Tax return preparers who prepare all, or substantially all, of a federal tax return for compensation are subject to certain requirements including registration in the IRS PTIN Requirements for Tax Return Preparers webpage.

The Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is mandatory for all paid preparers since January 1, 2011. Preparers who already have a PTIN still need to register in the new system.

According to the IRS It’s time for tax professionals to renew their PTIN webpage: Tax preparers must pay a fee of $35.95 to renew or get a PTIN for 2021. This fee is non-refundable.

To verify your PTIN in TaxAct:

1. From within your TaxAct Professional Edition program, click Preparer in the upper menu bar, then click Edit My Preparer Information.
2. Click the Checkbox next to I verify this PTIN is accurate and the associated Preparer is the registered owner, then click Save and Close.

Related Links

• Requirements for Tax Return Preparers: Frequently Asked Questions
• IRS Provides Guidance on Identifying Numbers for Tax Return Preparers

Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the webpage or document at the time it is accessed.