Federal Tax Provisions Not Applicable for 2012 Tax Returns
May 3, 2012
Circular 230 and Registered Federal Tax Return Preparers
April 25, 2012
Registered Tax Return Preparer Testing
April 18, 2012
April 17 Filing Deadline Reminders
April 11, 2012
Continuing Education Reminder for Registered Return Preparers
March 21, 2012

New Applications for IRS PTINs Unavailable Due to Scheduled Maintenance
December 22, 2011
Due to previously scheduled maintenance on IRS systems, the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) system will be unavailable for new applications from 5:00 PM ET on Monday, December 26, 2011 until approximately 6:00 AM ET on Monday, January 9, 2012. Preparers are still able to renew existing PTINs during this window.
Regulations require all paid tax return preparers to obtain a PTIN. Preparers must renew their PTINs each year by December 31. Some preparers also need to pass a competency test and take continuing education courses. Click here to review the paid preparer requirements.