Tag Archives: PTINs

IRS Appeals Steele Decision

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Russ

Earlier this year a court ruled that the IRS cannot charge for Practitioner Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). To no one’s surprise, yesterday the IRS appealed the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. It will … Continue reading →

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Court Rules IRS Cannot Charge for PTINs

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Russ

Back in 2010 to 2011 the IRS ordered all tax professionals to obtain a PTIN–a Preparer Tax Identification Number. The IRS stated this was necessary to track tax professionals, and would help in regulating the tax professional community. There is … Continue reading →

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PTIN Follies, Year 4

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Russ

This is the fourth year I’ve had to pay for my PTIN (my third year to renew it). A PTIN is a Preparer Tax Identification Number–it’s a number I use when I prepare a tax return. It’s a means for … Continue reading →

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IRS Loses Again to Institute for Justice

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Russ

Two weeks ago, a court ruled that the IRS had no legal grounds to regulate unenrolled tax preparers. The IRS filed a motion seeking a stay of the court’s injunction against the IRS. Late yesterday, Judge James Boasberg (the same … Continue reading →

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PTIN Follies, Year 2

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Russ

The IRS announced today that tax professionals can renew their PTIN, an identification number used on tax returns. Seeing no reason to delay spending $63.00 I went headfirst into the process. What a kludge. And yes, I’m being derisive. The … Continue reading →

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Russ’ PTIN Adventure, Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Russ

This morning, I attempted again to re-register my PTIN. I used an email address that didn’t go through my server and, voila, success. I was able to re-enter all my information (except for my PTIN) on the IRS PTIN registration … Continue reading →

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Online PTIN Application Now Available, But…

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Russ

The IRS released the final regulations for the new PTIN process for tax professionals. There’s an FAQ available, too. The first step of the process is too sign up for an account with the PTIN system. If my experience is … Continue reading →

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The Answer: $64.25

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Russ

As part of the IRS announcement today on the new PTIN regulations, we now what it will cost tax professionals to either re-register their PTINs or to obtain a new PTIN: $64.25. Compensated tax return preparers would pay a $64.25 … Continue reading →

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PTINs and the SEE: Unintended Consequences

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Russ

The IRS announced today that as part of the new PTIN procedure the IRS will temporarily stop issuing new PTINs on Monday, August 23rd. No big deal, right? After all, in a month or two you will be able to … Continue reading →

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$50 Here, $50 There: $50 From Me and Every Other EA, CPA, and Tax Preparer

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Russ

I received an email yesterday from my local IRS liaison: IRS Issues Proposed Rules Setting Fee for Tax Preparers to Get Unique ID Numbers By Diane Freda The Internal Revenue Service July 21 issued proposed rules (REG-139343-08) establishing a new … Continue reading →

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