IRS Cuts Tax Preparer Fee from $11 to $10: Massive Deal?
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you prepare tax returns, the IRS is planning to lower the fee for getting or renewing your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from $11 to $10. A public hearing about this change will happen on April 24, 2026, but only if people send in their topics by April 2. This small fee drop saves money and keeps things simple for tax pros.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
PTIN user fee drops $1
If you prepare tax returns, the IRS proposes lowering the user fee to apply for or renew a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from $11 to $10. The proposal also notes there is an additional amount payable directly to a third-party contractor.
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