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posted Apr 17, 2023 7:07:08 AM

What is a PTIN?

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Level 15
Apr 17, 2023 7:08:57 AM

Preparer Tax Identification Number

 

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

Level 15
Apr 17, 2023 7:10:37 AM

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."