2026 Tax Preparer Check: Are You Partnering with an Expert?

Sudip Sengupta

October 27, 2025

2026 Tax Preparer Check - Are You Partnering with an Expert

2. Are you officially registered with the IRS with a PTIN?

Are you officially registered with the IRS with a PTIN
Are you officially registered with the IRS with a PTIN

This is non-negotiable. Anyone who charges you to prepare your federal tax return must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

  • The Trust Factor:Asking this is like checking a pilot’s license before you board a plane. It is the baseline for credibility and protects you from fly-by-night operators.

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