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Tax Professional Management Office federal tax return preparer statistics

 

Data current as of  11/01/2026

Individuals with current preparer tax identification numbers (PTINs) for 2026

  •  902,514

Cumulative number of individuals issued PTINs since 9/28/2010

  •  2,335,378

Professional credentials* and other qualifications

Professional credentials/other qualificationsTotal
Attorneys* 26,696
Certified public accountants* 210,487
Enrolled actuaries* 221
Enrolled agents* 72,945
Enrolled retirement plan agents* 446
2027 Annual Filing Season Program Records of Completion Issued 14,492

Some preparers have multiple professional credentials and qualifications.