REMINDER: RENEW PREPARER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS BY DECEMBER 31
The PTIN for all paid tax return preparers will expire on December 31, 2023, and will need to renewed with the online renewal process. It takes about 15 minutes to renew online.
Anyone who is paid to prepare or helps prepare any U.S. federal tax return or a claim for refund must have a valid PTIN from the IRS. The non-refundable fee to get or renew a PTIN is $19.75 for 2024.
While it is faster to renew online, paid tax return preparers can also renew their PTINs with Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number Application and Renewal. It can take up to six weeks to process paper applications and renewals.
Renew a PTIN online
To renew online with IRS.gov/taxpros:
- Select the "Renew or Register" button.
- Login with a user ID and password.
- Select "Renew my PTIN" from the main menu.
Apply for a PTIN online
To apply online as a first-time applicant with IRS.gov/taxpros:
- Select the "Renew or Register" button.
- Select "Create an Account" and follow the prompts to get a temporary password.
- Login with the user ID and emailed temporary password and follow the steps.
Select "Register for a PTIN" from the main menu.
