Preparer Tax ID renewal season is underway for all tax professionals
Tax professionals and registered agents must have a valid PTIN to prepare federal tax returns for compensation. PTINs expire on December 31st and must be renewed annually. The cost to obtain or renew a PTIN for 2025 is $19.75.
Current PTIN holders will receive formal notification from the IRS Return Preparer’s Office in the coming weeks.
Tax expert update steps:
If you have a PTIN account, please log in. Please complete the online renewal application. Verify your personal information and answer a few questions. See our checklist of what you need before you start. Pay your renewal fee by credit/debit/ATM card or eCheck. Once your application and payment are complete, you will receive a confirmation email that your PTIN has been updated.
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Most first-time PTIN applicants can also obtain a PTIN online in about 15 minutes.
Paper renewals take 6 weeks. Complete Form W-12, “IRS Paid Preparer Tax Ident Number Application” PDF. Mail it with your renewal fee to the IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center, PO Box 380638, San Antonio, Texas 78268.
