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The 2026 tax season isn’t here yet, but it’s never too late to start preparing, starting with your PTIN. A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) serves as the equivalent of a tax professional’s social security number. The IRS uses this to track returns prepared by each tax professional and to [ ...]
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