Acquiring a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
Obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
Since its inception in 1999, the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been obligatory for all paid federal tax return preparers since 2010. To obtain your PTIN, follow these steps:
Account Creation and Information Entry
Begin by creating an account, providing basic details such as your name and email address. Upon account creation, you'll receive a temporary password via email, which you'll later change when entering your information in the PTIN application.
Completing the PTIN Application:
Proceed to complete the online application by furnishing personal information, details about the previous year's tax return, professional credentials, and additional necessary information.
Fee Payment and PTIN Issuance:
As part of the application process, you'll be directed to a partner bank's portal to make a payment of $19.75 using various payment methods like credit/debit/ATM cards or eCheck. Upon successful completion of the online application and payment, your PTIN will be generated and provided to you online.
Since its inception in 1999, the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been obligatory for all paid federal tax return preparers since 2010. To obtain your PTIN, follow these steps:
Account Creation and Information Entry
Begin by creating an account, providing basic details such as your name and email address. Upon account creation, you'll receive a temporary password via email, which you'll later change when entering your information in the PTIN application.
Completing the PTIN Application:
Proceed to complete the online application by furnishing personal information, details about the previous year's tax return, professional credentials, and additional necessary information.
Fee Payment and PTIN Issuance
As part of the application process, you'll be directed to a partner bank's portal to make a payment of $19.75 using various payment methods like credit/debit/ATM cards or eCheck. Upon successful completion of the online application and payment, your PTIN will be generated and provided to you online.
