EA Exam FAQs

The Enrolled Agent exam is offered from May 1-February 28th, with blackout periods in March and April.

Exams are offered at Prometric test centers. Candidates living oversees can find international testing locations at Prometric.com/SEE, and selecting “Contact Numbers-Including International Contacts”

Candidates’ raw scores are converted onto a scale ranging from 40-130. Candidates must receive a scaled score of 105 to pass.

Exam fees of $181.94 per part are due at the time of scheduling. Note that these fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Candidates must pass all three parts of the EA exam within two years, starting from the date the first exam is passed.

Candidates will receive their test results immediately after completing the exam.

Yes. Enrolled Agents must complete at least 72 hours of continuing education every three years from an IRS-approved CE provider. Additionally, EAs must complete at least 16 hours of CE per year, including 2 hours on the subject of ethics. View a list of IRS-approved Enrolled Agent CE course packages.