Preparer Tax Identification Number renewal season is underway for all tax professionals
Tax professionals and Enrolled Agents must have a valid PTIN to prepare any federal tax returns for compensation. PTINs expire on Dec. 31 and must be renewed annually. The fee to obtain or renew a PTIN for 2025 is $19.75.
Current PTIN holders will receive formal notification from the IRS Return Preparer Office in the coming weeks.
Tax pros' steps for renewal:
Most first-time PTIN applicants can also obtain a PTIN online in about 15 minutes.
For a paper renewal, which takes six weeks; fill out Form W-12, "IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number Application" PDF. Mail it with the renewal fee to: IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center, PO Box 380638, San Antonio, Texas 78268.