IRSFinal Rule
Preparer Tax Identification Number User Fee Update
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Summary
The IRS is updating the fee that tax preparation professionals must pay to obtain and maintain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). This change affects tax preparers who help people file their taxes and could eventually lead to higher costs for consumers using paid tax preparation services.
Key Points
- 1Tax preparers must pay a yearly fee to get a PTIN, which is a special ID number the IRS requires them to use when filing tax returns for clients
- 2The IRS is adjusting this fee amount, likely increasing it from current levels to cover administrative costs
- 3This affects professional tax preparers, accounting firms, and tax preparation businesses across the country
- 4Tax preparers may pass some of these increased costs along to customers through higher preparation fees
- 5The fee change becomes effective on the date specified by the IRS and applies to all new and renewing PTINs issued after that date
Key Dates
Published
September 30, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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