✅ PTIN — Personal Authorization • PTIN = Preparer Tax Identification Number • Issued by the IRS • Required for ANYONE who prepares federal tax returns for money • This number identifies YOU as the tax preparer • Think of it like your personal license to get paid for doing taxes ✔️ PTIN = You can prepare and get paid ❌ PTIN ≠ You own the tax business ⸻ ✅ EFIN — Business Ownership • EFIN = Electronic Filing Identification Number • Also issued by the IRS • Allows you to electronically file tax retu