IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal

Paid tax return preparers are required to obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) by completing Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal, and to pay the fee required with the application. A third party will administer the PTIN application process. Most applications will be filled out on-line. Form W-12 will be used to collect the information required by § 1.6109-2 and to collect the information the third party needs to administer the PTIN application process.

The latest form for IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal expires 2021-03-31 and can be found here.