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As of January 1, 2011, all Paid Tax Preparers are required by law to register and obtain a PTIN (preparer tax identification number) from the IRS and adhere to minimum continuing edication requirements to be authorized to prepare tax returns.. Only CPAs, Enrolled Agents, Lawyers and RTRPs (registered tax return preparers) are permitted to prepare tax returns. Don't subject your federal tax returns to scrutiny by the IRS by using an unregistered tax preparer. Is yourr tax professional properly registered? Search the entire directory of licensed tax preparers to find a licensed tax preparer to prepare your taxes or verify that your current tax professional has been issued an IRS PTIN.