IRS Warns Tax Preparers: Renew Identification Numbers Now or Risk Penalties

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IRS Warns Tax Preparers: Renew Identification Numbers Now or Risk Penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is urging more than 800,000 paid tax professionals across the nation to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) before the end of the year, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize their ability to legally prepare returns for the 2026 filing season. All individuals who prepare or assist in preparing federal tax returns for compensation must hold a valid PTIN and include it on …