The Internal Revenue Service began allowing nearly 800,000 tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers for next year on Tuesday. The PTIN renewal fee has been drastically reduced ...

The Internal Revenue Service is reducing the annual cost of a Preparer Tax Identification Number after a court ruled that the charge was too high. The application and renewal fee will be reduced to ...

The IRS on Monday issued interim final regulations (T.D. 10035) and proposed regulations (REG-108673-25) that reduce the fee to apply for or renew a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) to $10 ...

The IRS issued final regulations (T.D. 9997) on Tuesday that finalize the reduction of the fees for the application and renewal of preparer tax identification numbers (PTINs) to an $11 user fee plus ...

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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently emphasized the importance of a valid and active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for all paid tax preparers in the United States. This reminder ...

The cost of a preparer tax identification number is going down slightly again this year. The IRS Return Preparer Office conducted a biennial review of the PTIN user fee in 2025 and determined that the ...

"Ghost" tax preparers not only waste filers' funds, but these schemes can cause serious problems in the long run. A "ghost tax preparer" is someone who isn't certified but still prepares tax returns.

When it comes to filing your taxes, choosing the right preparer is not just a matter of convenience; it's a critical decision that can protect you from tax-related identity theft and financial harm.