Return Preparer Office federal tax return preparer statistics

 

Data current as of 1/2/2025

Individuals with current preparer tax identification numbers (PTINs) for 2025

  • 667,060

Cumulative number of individuals issued PTINs since 9/28/2010

  • 2,113,769

Professional credentials* and other qualifications

Professional credentials/other qualifications Total
Attorneys* 19,873
Certified public accountants* 171,589
Enrolled actuaries* 148
Enrolled agents* 59,765
Enrolled retirement plan agents* 397
2024 Annual Filing Season Program records of completion issued 78,397
2025 Annual Filing Season Program Records of Completion Issued 56,851

Some preparers have multiple professional credentials and qualifications.