Return Preparer Office federal tax return preparer statistics

 

Data current as of 12/01/2025

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

  • 870,679

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

  • 2,222,461

Professional credentials* and other qualifications

Professional credentials/other qualificationsTotal
Attorneys*27,310
Certified public accountants*209,676
Enrolled actuaries*194
Enrolled agents*64,522
Enrolled retirement plan agents*463
2025 Annual Filing Season Program Records of Completion Issued73,455

Some preparers have multiple professional credentials and qualifications.