| Action | Fee Changes |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ends 11/4/2026 |
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I appreciate that fees haven’t changed in 13 years. Everything goes up eventually. Would you consider a reduced fee for retirees? I worked hard to earn my credential and keep my reputation pristine. I retired 3 years ago and, while I don’t see myself working in the field in the future, I applied for Emeritus status this year because I want to be able to refer to myself as a CPA, albeit retired, but escape the onerous cost of 40 CPE credits each year. A fee of $100 per year will make me second guess keeping the license. My income consists of Social Security and a small fixed-income annuity. One hundred dollars is a scrutiny point for me now. Furthermore, it doesn’t seem fair to have worked so long and so hard in a profession only to be required to give up the title when one retires.