If you prepare federal tax returns for pay, time is running out. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially opened the 2026 Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) renewal period, reminding ...
Tax professionals and Enrolled Agents must have a valid PTIN to prepare any federal tax returns for compensation. PTINs expire on Dec. 31 and must be renewed annually. The fee to obtain or renew a ...
With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...
The IRS Return Preparer Office conducted a biennial review of the PTIN user fee in 2025 and determined that the full cost of issuing or renewing a PTIN should be reduced from $11 to $10, plus $8.75 ...
It’s nearly time for tax professionals to renew Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). Fortunately, it’s a bit cheaper this year—but only by a dollar. With just days to go before the deadline ...