Enrolled Agent Exam Passing Score: 500 on the New 200-800 Scale
Since PSI began delivering the SEE in 2026, each part is scored on a 200-800 scale with 500 to pass. The IRS set the passing point through a scoring study with a panel of enrolled agents and IRS staff (IRS EA FAQ, as at 12 Oct 2026).
What you see on the day
- A pass or fail message appears on screen when you finish.
- PSI emails a score report, which you can also print from your PSI account.
- If you pass, the report shows a passing designation but no score, plus diagnostic information.
- If you fail, it shows a scaled score between 200 and 500, plus diagnostics by area to guide a retake.
Why some sites still say 105
Under Prometric (to February 2026) the SEE used a 40-130 scale with 105 to pass. That scale no longer applies. If a prep provider's exam page still quotes 105 or Prometric scheduling, its content may not have been updated for the PSI exam or for 2025 tax law.
How many questions do you need right?
Neither the IRS nor PSI publishes how many correct answers equal a scaled 500, and the conversion can differ between exam forms so that every candidate faces the same standard. Our practice exams report percentage correct against a 70% benchmark of our own, and we say so on every result. Aim to score comfortably above it on unseen questions before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the passing score for the EA exam?
500 on a 200-800 scaled score, since PSI took over in 2026.
Is 105 still the passing score?
No. 105 on a 40-130 scale was the Prometric-era pass mark, before March 2026.
Do I see my score if I pass?
No. A passing report shows only a passing designation and diagnostics; a failing report shows a scaled score below 500.
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