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The most expensive state for tax preparer / enrolled agent licensing is California at $178. The cheapest is Wyoming at $20. Budget for an average of $25 across all states.
Highest
$178
California
Average
$25
across 51 states
Median
$20
48 states at or below
Range
$158
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $178-$787 (PTIN + state registration; upper range includes EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #2 | Maryland | $70-$679 (PTIN + state registration; upper range includes EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #2 | Oregon | $70-$679 (PTIN + state registration; upper range includes EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Alabama | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Alaska | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Arizona | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Arkansas | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Colorado | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Connecticut | $20-$629 (PTIN + state registration; upper range includes EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Delaware | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | District of Columbia | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Florida | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Georgia | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Hawaii | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Idaho | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Illinois | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Indiana | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Iowa | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Kansas | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Kentucky | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Louisiana | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Maine | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Massachusetts | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Michigan | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Minnesota | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Mississippi | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Missouri | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Montana | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Nebraska | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Nevada | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | New Hampshire | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | New Jersey | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | New Mexico | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | New York | $20-$629 (PTIN + state registration; upper range includes EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | North Carolina | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | North Dakota | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Ohio | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Oklahoma | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Rhode Island | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | South Carolina | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | South Dakota | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Tennessee | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Texas | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Utah | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Vermont | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Virginia | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Washington | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | West Virginia | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Wisconsin | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
| #4 | Wyoming | $20-$629 (PTIN only to PTIN + EA/SEE exam) | — | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
California has the highest total initial licensing fees at $178. The national average is $25.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $20 to $178, with a median of $20.