PTIN renewal season kicks off

Preparer Tax Identification Number renewal season is underway for all tax professionals

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 PTIN for 2025 is $19.75.

Current PTIN holders will receive formal notification from the IRS Return Preparer Office in the coming weeks.

Tax pros' steps for renewal:

• Log in your account PTIN account if you have one.
• Complete the online renewal application. Verify your personal information and answer a few questions. View a checklist of what you need before starting.
• Pay the renewal fee via credit/debit/ATM card or eCheck. Upon completion of your application and payment, you'll receive confirmation that your PTIN has been renewed.

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Most first-time PTIN applicants can also obtain a PTIN online in about 15 minutes.

For a paper renewal, which takes six weeks; fill out Form W-12, "IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number Application" PDF. Mail it with the renewal fee to: IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center, PO Box 380638, San Antonio, Texas   78268.