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Form 2587 is an application for the Special Enrollment Examination administered by Prometric on behalf of the IRS. It requires personal information and a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for registration. The examination consists of three parts, each costing $109, and can be scheduled online or via fax/mail after completing the form. The document includes instructions for registration, scheduling, payment, and privacy notices regarding the collection of information.

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Can I take an EA test online?

The Executive Assessment can be taken up to two times via online. These two attempts are independent of any attempts completed in-person at a Test Center, as well as any additional attempts required because of a verified technical issue.

What is the special enrollment exam for the IRS?

The SEE is a comprehensive three-part exam. Candidates may take the three exam parts (Individuals; Businesses; and Representation, Practices, and Procedures) in any order. Prospective Enrolled Agents must pass all three exam parts within a three-year period to apply for enrollment.

How quickly can I become an EA?

Becoming an Enrolled Agent is more accessible than you may realize. How quickly you go through the process depends greatly on your current tax knowledge and experience. It only takes most people between three months to a year to pass the EA Exam and become fully credentialed.

How hard is it to pass the EA exam?

What is the EA exam pass rate? If you take an average of all three parts, the most current Enrolled Agent exam pass rate for the past yearly window is 66%.

Can I take the EA exam online?

When it comes to the content of the EA, there is no difference between completing it at a test center or taking it online. The EA is 90-minutes long and contains 40 sections across three sections (Integrated Reasoning, 12 questions; Verbal Reasoning, 14 questions; Quantitative Reasoning, 14 questions.

How much does an EA exam cost?

Heres a quick breakdown of potential costs: Exam Fee: Around $259 per part. Full Examination Fee (all three parts): $777. Enrollment Fee (after passing): A one-time fee of $140 for processing your EA status with the IRS.

How much does the special enrollment exam cost?

How much does it cost to take the special enrollment examination? (updated March 1, 2025) There is a $267 fee per part paid at the time of appointment scheduling. The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What is the pass rate for the special enrollment exam?

The EA Exam, also known as the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE Exam), is one of the easier tax professional credential exams, with about a 70% national pass rate.

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