Tax Law and News PTIN requirements for tax return preparers Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Intuit Accountants Team Modified Jan 19, 2022 0 min read Preparer tax identification number (PTIN) applications and renewals for 2022 are now being processed. Anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns for compensation must have a valid 2022 PTIN before preparing returns. All enrolled agents must also have a valid PTIN. Visit the IRS PTIN webpage for more information. Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Oct. 20, 2016, and updated with new information on Jan. 11, 2022. Previous Post IRS extends e-signatures on tax forms through October 2023 Next Post Help your clients keep more money: 5 crypto tax strategies Written by Intuit Accountants Team The Intuit® Accountants team provides ProConnect™ Tax, Lacerte® Tax, ProSeries® Tax, and add-on software and services to enable workflow for its customers. Visit us at https://proconnect.intuit.com, or follow us on Twitter @IntuitAccts. More from Intuit Accountants Team Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Practice Management Top 7 advantages of choosing a firm niche Advisory Services Your firm: Maximizing value over volume Practice Management ProSeries® Tax spotlight: Nayo Carter-Gray, EA, MBA Practice Management Consultant Spotlight: Katherine Weiler Webinars Technology and Your Clients: Dec. 19 Webinars Escalating IRS Correspondence: Dec. 17 Webinars Intuit Hosting Hacks: Dec. 18 Webinars 5 Tips to Automate Tax Season: Dec. 17 Webinars SafeSend + Intuit = Engagement: Dec. 10 Webinars What’s New in ProConnect: Dec. 10