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Form 8945 (Rev. 10-2014)
Page
General Instructions
or congregation (on the second line). For example, if you enter
“Old Order Amish” as your religious group, then you would enter
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless
“Conewango Valley North District,” “Conewango Valley West
otherwise noted.
District,” etc., on the second line as the district. However, if you
are Anabaptist or Mennonite, enter the name of your religious
Future Developments
group as “Unaffiliated Mennonite Churches,” or “Eastern
Pennsylvania Mennonite Church,” etc., as your religious group,
For the latest information about developments related to Form
and the congregation as “Antrim Mennonite Church
8945 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they
(Anabaptist),” or “Bethel Mennonite Church (Mennonite),” on the
were published, go to
second line.
Purpose of Form
How To Apply
Form 8945 is used by U.S. citizens who are members of certain
Online. Go to the webpage for information.
recognized religious groups (defined below) that want to
During the PTIN application process, you will be prompted to
prepare tax returns for compensation. All tax return preparers
complete and mail Form 8945 and supporting documents to the
must obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) to be
address noted below.
eligible to prepare tax returns for compensation. Generally, the
IRS requires an individual to provide a social security number
Applying by mail. Complete both Form W-12 and Form 8945.
(SSN) to get a PTIN. Because members of certain religious
An application fee of $64.25 is required to be sent with Form
groups have a conscientious objection to obtaining an SSN,
W-12. This fee is an application processing fee and is
Form 8945 must be filed by these individuals to establish their
nonrefundable. Send both forms, the payment for the
identity, U.S. citizenship, and status as members of a
application fee, and the supporting documents to the following
recognized religious group.
address:
You must have a PTIN to be eligible to prepare a tax
IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center
return for compensation.
104 Brookeridge Drive #5000
TIP
Waterloo, IA 50702
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process your application.
Social security numbers. Do not complete Form 8945 if you
Submission of Form 8945. Submit the following.
have an SSN or are not a member of a religious group that has a
conscientious objection to obtaining an SSN. If you have an
1. Your completed Form 8945 and
application for an SSN pending, do not file Form 8945.
2. The original documents or certified or notarized copies of
If you already have an SSN, enter the SSN when you apply for
documents that substantiate the information provided on Form
your PTIN using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification
8945. The supporting documentation must be consistent with
Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal.
the information provided on Form 8945. For example, the name
must be the same as on Form 8945, line 1 or line 3; and the
To get an SSN, see Form SS-5, Application for a Social
date of birth must be the same as on Form 8945, line 3.
Security Card. To get Form SS-5 or to find out if you are eligible
to get an SSN, go to or contact a Social
To avoid any loss of your documents, it is suggested
Security Administration (SSA) office.
you do not submit the original documentation.
TIP
Telephone help. If you have questions about completing this
form, the status of your application, or the return of your original
You can submit original documents, certified copies, or
documents submitted with this form, you may call the following
notarized copies. A certified document is one that the original
phone numbers. If calling from the U.S., call 877-613-PTIN
issuing agency provides and certifies as an exact copy of the
(7846). For TTY/TDD assistance, call 877-613-3686. If calling
original document and contains an official stamped seal from
internationally, call +1 915-342-5655 (not a toll-free number).
the Agency. All certifications must stay attached to the copies of
Telephone help is generally available Monday through Friday
the documents when they are sent to the IRS.
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
A notarized document is one that has been notarized by a
Who May Apply
U.S. notary public or a foreign notary legally authorized within
his or her local jurisdiction to certify that each document is a
You may apply if you are a member of, and follow the teachings
true copy of the original. To do this, the notary must see the
of, a recognized religious group (as defined below).
valid, unaltered, original documents and verify that the copies
You are not eligible to file Form 8945 as part of the process of
conform to the original. Preparers must send the copy that
obtaining a PTIN if you received social security benefits or
bears the mark (stamp, signature, etc.) of the notary.
payments, or if anyone else received these benefits or payments
Photocopies or faxes of notarized documents are not
based on your wages or self-employment income.
acceptable.
Recognized religious group. A recognized religious group
Original documents you submit will be returned to
must meet the following requirements.
you at the mailing address shown on your Form
TIP
• It is conscientiously opposed to its members applying for and
8945. You do not need to provide a return envelope.
receiving social security numbers.
If your original documents are not returned within 60
days, you can call us at the phone numbers provided earlier
• It has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.
under Telephone help. Copies of documents will not be
Certification. In order to complete the certification portion
returned.
above the signature of applicant, you need to enter your
religious group (on the first line) followed by the religious district

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