Get About Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification ...

If your federal return is rejected with one of these codes, the taxpayer or spouse did not enter an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) or the number he or she entered is invalid or incorrect.

A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is a number issued by the IRS to paid tax return preparers. It is used as the tax return preparer's identification number and, when applicable, must be placed in the Paid Preparer section of a tax return that the tax return preparer prepared for compensation.

NAICS Code 541213 - Tax Preparation Services.

A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is generally required for anyone who is paid to prepare or help to prepare all, or substantially all, of a federal tax return, claim for refund, or certain other IRS tax forms.

Anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns for compensation must have a valid 2024 PTIN before preparing returns. All enrolled agents must also have a valid PTIN. Are you a non-credentialed return preparer looking to set yourself APART?

Use this form to apply for or renew a paid preparer tax identification number (PTIN).

A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is generally required for anyone who is paid to prepare or help to prepare all, or substantially all, of a federal tax return, claim for refund, or certain other IRS tax forms.

§ 301.7701-15 Tax return preparer. (a) In general. A tax return preparer is any person who prepares for compensation, or who employs one or more persons to prepare for compensation, all or a substantial portion of any return of tax or any claim for refund of tax under the Internal Revenue Code (Code).