Tax Law and News PTIN requirements for tax return preparers Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn 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 online or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. More from Intuit Accountants Team Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Tax Law and News When does a hobby become a business? Tax Law and News Is the IRS contacting your clients? Verify! Practice Management Practical uses of AI for productivity & client work Tax Law and News August 2025 tax and compliance deadlines Tax Law and News Big Beautiful Bill tax deductions for workers and seniors Advisory Services White paper: Scaling advisory services to your clients Tax Law and News Year-round tax planning tips for clients Practice Management Optimizing your firm for hybrid and remote work Grow your practice Scale your firm, your way Advisory Services Modern marriage issues: Postnup agreements