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Instead of the usual $63 it will now only cost $50 for the upcoming 2016 tax season.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about this and other upcoming changes at the IRS site for tax professionals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-141 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ziprefund.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/lower-cost-icon.png\" alt=\"irs lowers ptin cost\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ziprefund.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/lower-cost-icon.png 250w, https:\/\/ziprefund.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/lower-cost-icon-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IRS recently announced that it will be charging less for PTIN (Preparer tax identification number) registration and renewals. The PTIN is required to be a paid tax preparer so this is good news for all tax preparers. 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