Enrolled Agent Fee Increase Proposal Could Dissuade Applicants

An increase in the application and renewal fees proposed by the IRS might deter potential enrolled agent candidates, according to a national association executive.

“Educated, trained tax preparers are essential right now, and creating any sort of barriers that are going to impact attracting new talent into the profession is a concern,” Megan Killian, executive vice president of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, said in a video interview.

The NAEA wants specific justifications for the fee hike.

In REG-114209-21, the IRS proposes to increase fees to $140 from $67 to cover direct and indirect costs to administer ...