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What is a PTIN?

gracensmimi — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Re: What is a PTIN?

DoninGA — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:08:57 GMT

Preparer Tax Identification Number

Your tax return using TurboTax is self-prepared so there is not paid tax preparer who would have a PTIN.

Re: What is a PTIN?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:10:37 GMT

A PTIN is a number that identifies a paid professional tax preparer. Paid preparers are not allowed to use TurboTax, so there will never be a PTIN shown on a return prepared using this software. Your return will say it is "Self-Prepared."