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IRS Newswire October 27, 2022

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Issue Number:????IR-2022-190

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*2023 PTIN renewal period underway for tax professionals*

WASHINGTON ? The Internal Revenue Service urges the nation's more than 750,000 active tax return preparers to start the upcoming 2023 filing season smoothly by renewing their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) now. All current PTINs will expire Dec. 31, 2022.

Anyone who prepares or helps prepare a federal tax return for compensation must have a valid PTIN from the IRS before preparing returns, and they need to include the PTIN as the identifying number on any return filed with the IRS.

The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN is $30.75 for 2023. The PTIN fee is non-refundable.

Tax return preparers with a 2022 PTIN should use the online renewal process, which takes about 15 minutes to complete. A paper option, Form W-12 [ [link removed] ], along with the instructions [ [link removed] ], is also available for PTIN applications and renewals. However, the paper form can take four to six weeks to process. Failure to have and use a valid PTIN may result in penalties.

*To renew a PTIN online:*


* Start at IRS.gov/taxpros [ [link removed] ].
* Select the ?Renew or Register? button.
* Select ?Log in? and enter the user ID and password to access the online PTIN system.
* Select the ?Renew my PTIN? button from the main menu.

Once completed, users will receive confirmation of their PTIN renewal.
The online system not only allows PTIN renewal but tax return preparers may receive communications through a secure mailbox from the IRS Return Preparer Office.

First-time PTIN applicants can also apply for a PTIN online.

*To apply for a PTIN online:*


* Start at IRS.gov/taxpros [ [link removed] ].
* Select the ?Renew or Register? button.
* Select "Create an Account" and follow the prompts to complete the account setup process and obtain a temporary password.
* Log in and follow the remaining steps to access the online PTIN system.
* Select the ?Register for a PTIN? button from the main menu.

*PTIN system enhancements*

The online PTIN system has a new look and feel for a more optimized preparer experience when renewing or registering for a PTIN. Improvements include:


* *Dynamic application design *? system dynamically adapts based on the preparer?s responses and guides them to the correct application.
* *Mobile responsive/mobile friendly* ? system will adjust to device?s screen size.
* *Multi-year renewals/registrations* ? preparers can renew/register for multiple calendar years at one time.
* *Expanded Support Channel* ? webchat available for assistance with PTIN account questions.

*Opportunity for non-credentialed tax preparers*

The Annual Filing Season Program [ [link removed] ] is a voluntary IRS program intended to encourage non-credentialed tax return preparers to take continuing education courses to increase their knowledge and improve their filing season readiness.

Those who choose to participate must renew their PTIN, complete up to 18 hours of continuing education from IRS-approved CE providers [ [link removed] ] and consent to adhere to specific obligations in Circular 230 [ [link removed] ] by Dec. 31, 2022.

After completing the steps, the return preparer receives an Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion [ [link removed] ] from the IRS. Program participants are then included in a public directory [ [link removed] ] of return preparers with credentials and select qualifications on the IRS website.

The searchable IRS directory helps taxpayers find preparers [ [link removed] ] in their area who have completed the program or hold professional credentials recognized by the IRS.

*Enrolled agent credential*

The enrolled agent credential [ [link removed] ] is an elite certification issued by the IRS to tax professionals who demonstrate special competence in federal tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation and representation matters. Enrolled agents have unlimited representation rights, allowing them to represent any client before the IRS on any tax matter.

As non-credentialed return preparers think about next steps in their professional career, the IRS encourages them to consider becoming [ [link removed] ] an enrolled agent.

All enrolled agents, regardless of whether they prepare returns, must renew their PTIN annually to maintain their active status.

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