IRS Slashes Tax Prep Fee by One Dollar, Hearing Dies Quietly
Published Date: 4/14/2026
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Summary
If you prepare tax returns, the fee to get or renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is dropping from $11 to $10, plus a small extra charge to a third party. A public hearing about this change, set for April 24, 2026, was cancelled because no one signed up to speak. This means the IRS is moving forward smoothly with the updated fee.
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