The Texas Society of CPA's Federal Tax Policy Blog posted an article about the new PTIN registration requirements.
Beginning in September, the IRS will demand all paid tax return preparers to register with its new online system and obtain Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). Preparers with current PTINs will be able to keep their assigned number, but will have to reregister and pay a user fee (amount TBD). PTIN holders may be subject to periodic checks for compliance with personal and business tax filing and payment obligations.
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