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IRS Tax Professional PTIN System

Sign-up and manage your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)

All paid federal tax return preparers must obtain a PTIN and renew it annually or penalties may apply. Renewal and registration for 2013 remain available.

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Call the IRS Tax Professional PTIN Line for help with your PTIN account or application.


THIS U.S. GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IS FOR AUTHORIZED USE ONLY!
Use of this system constitutes consent to monitoring, interception, recording, reading, copying or capturing by authorized personnel of all activities. There is no right to privacy in this system. Unauthorized use of this system is prohibited and subject to criminal and civil penalties, including all penalties applicable to willful unauthorized access (UNAX) or inspection of taxpayer records (under 18 U.S.C. 1030 and 26 U.S.C. 7213A and 26 U.S.C. 7431).
Alert: Technical problems with the PTIN sign up system may prevent assistive technology tools from being effectively utilized. If additional help is required, please contact the IRS Tax Professional PTIN Information Line for assistance in completing your application. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.


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