All paid Federal tax return preparers must register with the IRS, obtain a PTIN, and renew it each year.
Renewals
All federal tax return preparers must renew their PTIN each year
PTIN renewal fee is $63
To renew go to the IRS Tax Professional PTIN System page on the IRS website and log into your Account.
Obtaining a New PTIN
New PTIN fee is $64.25
To register for a new PTIN go to the IRS Online PTIN system page on the IRS website, click on New User, and follow the prompts to setup your account and go through the process of obtaining a PTIN.