Official EA exam links: IRS, PTIN and PSI
Links first checked October 11, 2026 and rechecked October 23, 2026. We are not affiliated with the IRS or PSI Services.
These official EA exam links collect every page you need. The IRS runs the enrolled agent program; since March 1, 2026, the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) has been developed and administered by PSI Services instead of Prometric. Start with the IRS FAQ, which lists the $317 fee, the testing window and links to PSI’s current registration portal and candidate bulletin.
The official pages at a glance
| What you need | Where | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| The steps to become an EA | Become an enrolled agent | IRS |
| Fees, window, scoring, international testing | Enrolled agent FAQs | IRS |
| A preparer tax identification number | Get or renew a PTIN | IRS |
| Official practice questions | Sample SEE questions | IRS |
| Program overview and CE rules | Enrolled agents overview | IRS |
| Book and manage appointments; the rulebook | PSI: IRS SEE portal and candidate bulletin | PSI |
Checked October 23, 2026.
IRS pages
- IRS: become an enrolled agent. The official steps: get a PTIN, pass all three SEE parts within three years, apply for enrollment on Form 23 and pass a suitability check.
- IRS: enrolled agent FAQs. Exam cost, content, scheduling, international testing and score carryover. It links to the current Candidate Information Bulletin and to PSI.
- IRS: enrolled agents overview. The program home page, including continuing education rules for enrolled agents.
- IRS: get or renew a PTIN. You need a preparer tax identification number before you book the exam.
Schedule and sit the exam
- PSI Services: book and manage SEE appointments at a test center or remotely. Use the PSI link on the IRS FAQ page so you land on the current registration portal.
- Candidate Information Bulletin: the rulebook for fees, ID, rescheduling and what you can bring into the room. The IRS FAQ links to the current edition.
How to use these official EA links
- Before booking: get your PTIN and read the IRS FAQ for the $317 fee and the July 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 window.
- Before studying: try the IRS sample questions.
- Before exam day: read PSI’s candidate bulletin for ID and room rules.
- After passing: apply for enrollment on Form 23 through the IRS.
Common questions about official EA sources
Where do I book the EA exam?
Through PSI, using the link on the IRS enrolled agent FAQ page.
Where are the official EA fees?
On the IRS enrolled agent FAQ: $317 per part.
Where are the official practice questions?
The IRS publishes sample SEE questions and answers on its website.
On this site
- EA exam cost
- EA exam dates and testing window
- How to register for the EA exam
- EA community: Reddit and Quora
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