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IRS Newswire October 27, 2025

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Issue Number:    IR-2025-108

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*IRS reminds tax pros to renew PTINs for the 2026 tax season*

IR-2025-108, Oct. 27, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds the more than 800,000 paid tax preparers that preparer tax identification numbers must be renewed annually, and the 2026 renewal period is now open.

Anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns or claims for refunds for compensation must have a valid PTIN and include it on all returns and claims filed with the IRS. Also, all enrolled agents, regardless of whether they prepare tax returns, must renew their PTINs annually to maintain their active status. PTINs expire on Dec. 31 of the calendar year for which they are issued. All 2025 PTINs will expire on Dec. 31, 2025.

The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN [ [link removed] ] is $18.75 for 2026. The PTIN fee is non-refundable.

*How to renew*

The IRS encourages tax pros to renew online, which takes less than 15 minutes to complete. A paper option is available, using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal [ [link removed] ], however, it can take 6 weeks for processing.

To renew online:


* Start at IRS.gov/taxpros [ [link removed] ].
* Select the "Renew or Register" button.
* Select "Log in" and enter the user ID and password to access the online PTIN system.
* Select the "Renew my PTIN" button from the main menu.

Once completed, applicants will receive confirmation of their PTIN renewal.

Tax pros can also use the online PTIN system to:


* Check their completed continuing education [ [link removed] ].
* View the number of 1040 returns filed using their PTIN.
* Review communications from the IRS Return Preparer Office [ [link removed] ].
* Track their progress for participation in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program [ [link removed] ].

*What’s new for 2026: ID.me sign-in *

The IRS Tax Professional PTIN System now uses a new, secure sign-in option: ID.me. ID.me is a trusted technology provider of identity verification and sign-in services, for taxpayers to securely access IRS tools. For tax preparers with a Social Security number, they will be automatically routed to ID.me for identity verification and login. Tax preparers that do not have an ID.me will need to create one to access the IRS Tax Professional PTIN System. Tax preparers that do not have an SSN will continue to use their current sign in process.

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