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Official Internal Revenue Service application and renewal form for obtaining or maintaining a Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number, including identification information, tax compliance declarations, professional credentials, fee schedule, and filing instructions.
Form Number: W-12
Revision Date: October 2022
Issuing Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Parent Department: Department of the Treasury
OMB Control Number: 1545-2190
Document Type: Application and Renewal Form
Subject: Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
Applicable Years: 2021–2023
Application Type: Initial Application or Renewal
Filing Methods: Online or By Mail
Processing Center: IRS Tax Professional PTIN Processing Center, San Antonio, TX
Fee Information: PTIN application and renewal fees specified by calendar year
Legal Declaration: Statement under penalties of perjury
Intended Audience: Paid tax return preparers
Related Compliance Areas: Federal tax compliance and data security responsibilities
Professional Credentials Section: Attorney, CPA, Enrolled Agent, Enrolled Actuary, ERPA, State Regulated Tax Return Preparer, Certifying Acceptance Agent
Price: 8 / 10 USD
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