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All current PTINs will expire Dec. 31, 2016.  \nAnyone who prepares or helps prepare any federal tax return, or claim for refund, for compensation must have a valid PTIN from the IRS. The PTIN must be used as the identifying number on returns prepared.  \n“We ask that you renew your PTIN as soon as possible to avoid a last-minute rush,” said Carol A. Campbell, Director, IRS Return Preparer Office. “It’s easy to let this slip as the holiday season approaches.”  \nFor those who have a 2016 PTIN, the renewal process only takes a few moments online. The renewal fee is $50. If you cannot remember your user ID and password, there are online tools to assist you. Preparers can get started [at www.irs.gov/ptin. If you](at www.irs.gov/ptin. If you) are registering for the first time, the PTIN application fee is $50.00 and the process may also be completed online.  \nPaper Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number Application and Renewal, is available for paper applications and renewals, and takes four to six weeks to process. Failure to have and use a valid PTIN may result in penalties. All enrolled agents, regardless of whether they prepare returns, must have a PTIN in order to maintain their status.  \nAnnual Filing Season Program Participation Kicks Off  \nThe voluntary IRS Annual Filing Season Program is intended to encourage non-credentialed tax return preparers to take continuing education (CE) courses to increase their knowledge and improve their filing season readiness. Participation generally requires 18 hours of CE, including a course in basic tax filing issues and updates, ethics, as well as other federal tax law courses. More information on the types and amounts of CE required for the program is available at [www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Annual-Filing-Season-Program](www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Annual-Filing-Season-Program).  \nPreparers desiring to receive an Annual Filing Season Program-Record of Completion for 2017, must (1) complete their continuing education requirements by Dec. 31, 2016 ; (2) have a valid 2017  \nPTIN; and (3) consent to adhere to specific practice requirements in Treasury Department Circular No. 230.  \nThe IRS has a video to demonstrate how to sign the Circular 230 consent and print the Record of Completion.  \nEnrolled agent credential  \nThe Annual Filing Season Program is a filing season qualification while an enrolled agent license provides professional status. The enrolled agent credential is an elite credential issued by the IRSto tax professionals who demonstrate special competence in federal tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation and representation matters. Enrolled agents have unlimited representation rights; allowing them to represent any client before the IRS on any tax matter. As non-credentialed return preparers consider the next steps in their professional career, the IRS encourages them to consider becoming an enrolled agent.  \nEnrolled agents and participants in the Annual Filing Season Program are included in the Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications created on IRS.gov to help taxpayers make wise decisions when choosing tax return preparers.  \nThe directory also contains information on attorneys, certified public accountants (CPAs), enrolled retirement plan agents (ERPAs) and enrolled actuaries who are registered with the IRS.  \n[IRS.gov](IRS.gov) has a page that explains the various tax return preparer credentials and qualifications, as well as a page","cbCaicf3PgqvJY14","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicf3PgqvJY14","pdf",25196,"English","# 2017 PTIN renewal requirements\n## Renewal timing and online process\n## Fee, user ID/password help, and Form W-12 processing\n# Annual Filing Season Program overview\n## Continuing education requirements and record of completion steps\n## Circular 230 consent and record printing\n# Enrolled agent credential and representation\n## How enrolled agents differ from program participants\n## Directory of federal tax return preparers","[{\"question\":\"Who must renew a PTIN for 2017?\",\"answer\":\"Federal tax return preparers who prepare or help prepare returns or refund claims for compensation must renew their PTIN for 2017. 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