In late October, the IRS announced that it was time for all tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers. Here’s a quick guide to the PTIN from the experts at IRS Solutions – what it is, why you need one, and everything you need to know about PTIN renewal – along with information about some other critical IRS identification numbers.
What is a PTIN?
The PTIN is an identification number that the IRS issues to professional tax preparers such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Enrolled Agents (EA).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Stone
Founder and President at IRS Solutions
After years of working as an IRS Officer, David changed sides and became an Enrolled Agent. In 2011, he used his experience to create IRS Solutions, a fully integrated system that incorporates all the tools that tax resolution pros need to streamline cases.
