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Requirements for Tax Return Preparers: Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Do I Need a PTIN and How Do I Get One?
(scenarios; supervised, non-signing and non-1040 preparers; and SSN requirements)

2. PTIN Application and Renewal Assistance
(application, renewal, fees and logon problems)

3. Understanding your PTIN-related Letter

4. Preparer Credentials
(Registered Tax Return Preparers and other credentials)

5.  Testing Requirements

6.  Continuing Education Requirements

7.  Fingerprinting Requirements

8.  View a summary of the return preparer requirements

Return to the Return Preparer Regulations Homepage

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 23, 2012