Requirements for Tax Return Preparers: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I Need a PTIN and How Do I Get One?
(scenarios; supervised, non-signing and non-1040 preparers; and SSN requirements)
2. PTIN Application and Renewal Assistance
(application, renewal, fees and logon problems)
3. Understanding your PTIN-related Letter
4. Preparer Credentials
(Registered Tax Return Preparers and other credentials)
6. Continuing Education Requirements
7. Fingerprinting Requirements
8. View a summary of the return preparer requirements
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-08-03