# Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) User Fee Update
> **IRS** · Final regulations. · Published 2020-07-17 · Effective 2020-08-17 · 85 FR 43433
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-15446
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** IRS
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 43433
- **CFR reference:** 26 CFR 300
- **Publication date:** 2020-07-17
- **Effective date:** 2020-08-17
- **Treasury docket:** TD 9903
## Abstract

These final regulations amend existing regulations relating to the imposition of certain user fees on tax return preparers. The final regulations reduce the amount of the user fee to apply for or renew a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) and affect individuals who apply for or renew a PTIN. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 authorizes the charging of user fees.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/17/2020-15446/preparer-tax-identification-number-ptin-user-fee-update)
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