The IRS just made it cheaper to become an enrolled agent

The IRS is cutting the fee for each part of the special enrollment examination for enrolled agents from $99 to $66. This makes it less expensive for people to become tax professionals who can represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Becoming an enrolled agent requires passing a three-part exam. Reducing the cost for each part lowers the barrier to entry for individuals looking to enter this profession. This could lead to more people becoming enrolled agents, increasing the pool of tax professionals available to the public.