IRS Resumes PTIN Registrations and Renewals

As of June 21, the IRS resumed PTIN registration and renewals. They will do this at no charge.

The IRS continues to work with the Department of Justice on how they will proceed on the US District Court ruling that enjoined the IRS from charging a user fee for the issuance and renewal of PTINs and refunding previous fees paid.

The IRS emphasizes that a PTIN remains a requirement for any individual who prepares federal returns for compensation.  See the IRS Reopening PTIN System page on their webpage for answers to questions regarding PTIN registration.

IRS Suspends PTIN Registration and Renewals

As of June 5, 2017, the IRS has temporarily suspended PTIN registration and renewals. They have done this because the United States District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined the IRS on June 1, 2017 from charging a user fee for the issuance or renewal of PTINs.

The IRS is presently determining how they will proceed and as additional information becomes available they will let everyone know.

See the IRS PTIN System Down announcement of June 5, 2017 for further information.

For more information on the court case and ruling see the following:

• US District Court Steele vs United States – Memorandum Opinion 

• Steele vs United States Class Action Website