(a) Applicability. This section applies to the application for and renewal of a preparer tax identification number pursuant to 26 CFR 1.6109-2(d).

(b) Fee. The fee to apply for or renew a preparer tax identification number is $33 per year, which is the cost to the government for processing the application for a preparer tax identification number and does not include any fees charged by the vendor.

(c) Person liable for the fee. The individual liable for the application or renewal fee is the individual applying for and renewing a preparer tax identification number from the IRS.

(d) Applicability date. This section will be applicable for applications for and renewal of a preparer tax identification number filed on or after September 9, 2016.

[T.D. 9503, 75 FR 60321, Sept. 30, 2010. Redesignated at T.D. 9523, 76 FR 21807, Apr. 19, 2011, and further redesignated by T.D. 9559, 76 FR 72623, Nov. 25, 2011; T.D. 9742, 80 FR 66794, Oct. 30, 2015; T.D. 9781, 81 FR 52767, Aug. 10, 2016. Redesignated at 84 FR 20804, May 13, 2019]