29 1 Exam Logistics And Psi Vendor Transition

EA Exam Logistics — PSI Vendor Transition and 2026–2027 Cycle Exam: EA — Enrolled Agent Chapter: Chapter 29 — Final Review and Exam Strategy Effective: July 1, 2026 (PSI as vendor); testing gap March 1 – June 30, 2026 Last Updated: 2026-06-26 --- ## Key Takeaways - The SEE (Special Enrollment Examination) moved from Prometric to PSI Services effective July 1, 2026. - There was a testing gap from March 1 to June 30, 2026 — no EA testing during this period. - The 2026–2027 exam fee is $317 per part (up from $267 per part). - The exam now has 5 domains in Part 1 (previously 4); "Taxation" and "Advising the Individual Taxpayer" are now separate domains. - The 2026–2027 cycle tests tax law as of December 31, 2025. --- ## Vendor Transition: Prometric → PSI Services | Item | Old (pre-2026) | New (2026–2027 cycle) | |---|---|---| | Testing vendor | Prometric | PSI Services | | Scheduling opens | N/A | May 1, 2026 | | First test dates available | N/A | July 1, 2026 | | Testing gap | N/A | March 1 – June 30, 2026 (no testing) | | Fee per part | $267 | $317 | Exam Tip: If you started studying using older materials that reference Prometric, note the vendor has changed. All scheduling, center locations, and ID requirements should be confirmed through PSI's official EA portal beginning May 2026. --- ## Testing Window The EA exam has annual testing windows. Under PSI: - Available testing: July 1 – February 28 each year - Testing gap: March 1 – June 30 (no EA testing; IRS uses this period to update…