# PSI replaced Prometric for the EA exam on March 1, 2026

EA SEE 2026: domestic testing resumed July 1; international testing remains delayed. Check PSI fees, carryover relief, and your adjusted pass-credit deadline.

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Enrolled Agent SEE · 2026 vendor change

Domestic testing resumed July 1, 2026, after the March 1 through June 30 blackout. The domestic window ends February 28, 2027. International scheduling and testing remain delayed, with no announced restart date. The carryover clock below applies the relief for your candidate location.

## The 2026 facts, as the IRS states them

| Item | What it is | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | PSI Services replaced Prometric effective March 1, 2026 | IRS vendor-transition notice |
| Domestic testing blackout | March 1 – June 30, 2026 — no SEE testing | IRS / PSI transition schedule |
| Domestic testing resumed | July 1, 2026 | IRS / PSI transition schedule |
| Domestic window ends | February 28, 2027 | SEE testing window |
| International testing | Scheduling and testing remain delayed. New start dates are not announced. | IRS SEE availability and scheduling guidance |
| Fee | $317 per part | SEE Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Passing score | 500 on a 200–800 scaled range | SEE Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Carryover of passed parts | Normally 3 years from each pass date; transition relief applies below | IRS vendor-transition notice |
| Domestic extension | Domestic parts expiring May 1 – June 30, 2026 received a 2-month extension | IRS relief for the transition blackout |
| International extension | Credits expiring after May 1, 2026 receive an extension until international testing resumes | IRS carryover guidance |

The IRS selected PSI Services to develop and administer the SEE from March 1, 2026. Testing dates and carryover relief differ for domestic and international candidates. Information checked September 7, 2026.

[IRS: testing dates and carryover relief](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agents-frequently-asked-questions) [IRS: Enrolled agents](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents) [IRS: vendor-transition notice](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/become-an-enrolled-agent) [PSI: SEE candidate portal](https://test-takers.psigov.us/irs)

## Carryover clock

Select your candidate location and enter a pass date. The clock applies the announced carryover relief. Domestic results also show available study time. International testing has no announced restart date, so no plan deadline can be calculated.

Candidate location

Date you passed a part

The clock runs in your browser. Your date stays on this device.

Rules checked September 7, 2026. [Check current IRS carryover guidance](https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agents-frequently-asked-questions).