As tax season approaches, the IRS is reminding CPAs and other tax professionals to verify that their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is current and valid. This unique identifier, issued ...

As tax season approaches, the IRS is reminding CPAs and other tax professionals to verify that their Preparer Tax ...

The agency is urging everyone to be cautious of 'ghost preparers,' a term used to describe fraudulent tax preparers who can ...

The Internal Revenue Service began allowing nearly 800,000 tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers for next year on Tuesday. The PTIN renewal fee has been drastically reduced ...

and scammers are targeting taxpayers with a new scheme involving "ghost" tax preparers.The IRS recently issued an urgent warning about these fraudsters.Ghost tax preparers pose as professionals ...

The IRS mandates that tax preparers sign the returns they prepare, and failure to do so is a red flag that could indicate fraudulent intentions. These so-called 'ghost' preparers might be looking ...

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

Tax professionals and Enrolled Agents must have a valid PTIN to prepare any federal tax returns for compensation. PTINs expire on Dec. 31 and must be renewed annually. The fee to obtain or renew a ...

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