Tax Preparer · Head-to-head
Surgent (EA Exam Review) vs Surgent (EA Review / Income Tax School)
Surgent (EA Exam Review)
Editorial score · Higher overall
VS
Surgent (EA Review / Income Tax School)
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Surgent (EA Exam Review) | Surgent (EA Review / Income Tax School) |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.9/10 |
| Support (15%) | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 ✓ |
| Overall | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Surgent (EA Exam Review) | Surgent (EA Review / Income Tax School) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Surgent EA Review Premier Pass | Surgent EA Review |
| Price | $499 – $699 | $299 – $699 |
| Payment plans | Payment plans offered (see Surgent Payment Plans page) | Surgent advertises payment plans for its exam review courses. |
| Duration | Self-paced; unlimited course access until you pass; Surgent cites 61 average study hours for all three parts | — |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Free trial | — | Free trial offered (sign-up on the Surgent site). |
| Refund policy | Money-back pass guarantee subject to conditions (e.g. full tuition paid for the entire course) | Pass guarantee: pass the first time or get your money back (conditions apply). |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Surgent (EA Exam Review) if…
Enrolled Agent candidates who want adaptive, data-driven exam prep with videos and textbooks at a mid-range price.
It scores higher on value and flexibility.
Choose Surgent (EA Review / Income Tax School) if…
Tax preparers preparing for the IRS Enrolled Agent exam who want adaptive, AI-personalized study plans.
It scores higher on support.
Its lowest published price is lower ($299 – $699).