PTIN Archives - Federal Direct Tax https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/tag/ptin/ Helping Individuals & Businesses Enter The Tax Preparation Industry Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:42:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 PTIN Price Change & Other PTIN Updates https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/ptin-price-change-other-ptin-updates/ https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/ptin-price-change-other-ptin-updates/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:42:24 +0000 http://www.federaldirecttax.com/?p=2500 In years past the cost of a new PTIN or renewing a PTIN was $64.25 or $63 respectively. However, the price has recently changed and may stay at this new price point for an undetermined period of time. The new cost, whether applying for a new PTIN or renewing your PTIN, will be the same, […]

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]]> https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/ptin-price-change-other-ptin-updates/feed/ 1 PTIN Application Website Down For Maintenance https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/ptin-application-website-down-for-maintenance/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:50:16 +0000 http://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/?p=799 Due to previously scheduled maintenance on IRS systems, the PTIN system will be unavailable for NEW applications from 5:00 PM ET on Friday, December 23 until approximately 9:00 AM ET on Monday, January 9. Preparers are still able to renew existing PTINs during this window. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.”

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]]> Tax Preparers… Get your PTIN NOW! https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/tax-preparers-get-your-ptin-now/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:35:28 +0000 http://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/?p=789 The IRS has their preparers test in place and is now scheduling for preparers to take the examination.  To avoid having to take the examination prior to Dec 31st, 2013 preparers must act soon.  2011 PTINs expire on December 31st, 2011, and are now scheduled to expire on the close of each calender year going […]

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]]> 2011 PTIN Applications & Renewals Now Available https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/2011-ptin-applications-renewals-now-available/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:06:33 +0000 http://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/?p=764 PTIN renewal for the coming tax season is now available.  The 2011 system was made operational October 20th.  All paid tax return preparers must obtain or renew Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). If you have a PTIN that was issued in 2010, the renewal fee is $63.00.  If you are applying for the first time, […]

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]]> Final PTIN registration details released https://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/final-ptin-registration-details-released/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:14:44 +0000 http://www.federaldirecttax.com/blog/?p=732 Provisional PTINs: available through 4/18/2012.  This means that you WILL be able to get a PTIN prior to completing the preparers examination up to this date.  If you already have a PTIN, you will need to renew that PTIN for a fee of $64.25 after October 15th, 2011 for the coming tax season.  You will […]

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