Recent Tax Updates

2024 PTIN Renewal is Now Open

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PTIN Renewal is Available Now for 2024

Tax preparers may now renew their PTIN for 2024 by going to the IRS Tax Professional PTIN System page on the IRS website.

PTIN Requirements to Remember

  • Anyone who prepares a federal tax return for compensation must have a valid PTIN. Failure to have a valid PTIN may result in penalties.
  • Fee for renewing or obtaining a PTIN is $19.75.
  • All tax return preparers that currently have a PTIN must renew their PTIN for 2024 as all current PTINs for 2023 expire at the end of this year (December 31, 2023).


For more information see the following on the IRS website:

CrossLink Professional Tax Software

CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions

CrossLink is the industry’s leading professional tax software solution for high-volume tax businesses. Built based on the needs of busy tax offices and mobile tax preparers that specialize in providing their taxpayer clients with fast and accurate tax returns, CrossLink has been a trusted software solution since 1989. CrossLink’s in-depth tax calculations, advanced technological features, and paperless solutions allow you to prepare the most complicated tax returns with confidence and ease while providing your customers with an unparalleled experience.

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Mark Castro, CPA

Mark has been with CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions (CPTS) since 2008, but has been in the tax industry since 1990. As the government/tax industry liaison for CPTS, Mark has been very active in working with the IRS, States, and other tax industry members to help improve communications, promote standardization, and simplification of eFile systems. Mark has also been active with industry associations as a board member of the National Association of Computerized Processors (NACTP) and the Council of Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement (CERCA) for many years. These two associations work with the IRS and States to help solve key eFile and electronic tax system issues and work to improve the operations of the State and IRS eFile systems.
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