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Form 8945 (9-2012)
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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. Send both forms, the payment for the application fee,
Form 8945 must be filed by these individuals to establish their
and the supporting documents to the following address:
identity, U.S. citizenship, and status as members of a
IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center
recognized religious group.
104 Brookeridge Drive #5000
After December 31, 2010, you must have a PTIN to
Waterloo, IA 50702
be eligible to prepare a tax return for compensation.
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Allow 4-6 weeks to receive your PTIN.
Submission of Form 8945. Submit the following.
Social security numbers. Do not complete Form 8945 if you
1. Your completed Form 8945 and
have an SSN or are not a member of a religious group that has a
2. The original documents or certified or notarized copies of
conscientious objection to obtaining an SSN. If you have an
documents that substantiate the information provided on Form
application for an SSN pending, do not file Form 8945.
8945. The supporting documentation must be consistent with
If you already have an SSN, enter the SSN when you apply for
the information provided on Form 8945. For example, the name
your PTIN using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification
must be the same as on Form 8945, line 1 or line 3; and the
Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal.
date of birth must be the same as on Form 8945, line 3.
To get an SSN, see Form SS-5, Application for a Social
To avoid any loss of your documents, it is
Security Card. To get Form SS-5 or to find out if you are eligible
suggested you do not submit the original
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to get an SSN, go to or contact a Social
documentation.
Security Administration (SSA) office.
You can submit original documents, certified copies, or
Telephone help. If you have questions about completing this
notarized copies. A certified document is one that the original
form, the status of your application, or the return of your original
issuing agency provides and certifies as an exact copy of the
documents submitted with this form, you may call the following
original document and contains an official stamped seal from
phone numbers. If calling from the U.S., call 877-613-PTIN
the Agency. All certifications must stay attached to the copies of
(7846). For TTY/TDD assistance, call 877-613-3686. If calling
the documents when they are sent to the IRS.
internationally, call +1 915-342-5655 (not a toll-free number).
Telephone help is generally available Monday through Friday
A notarized document is one that has been notarized by a
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.
U.S. notary public or a foreign notary legally authorized within
his or her local jurisdiction to certify that each document is a
Who May Apply
true copy of the original. To do this, the notary must see the
valid, unaltered, original documents and verify that the copies
You may apply if you are a member of, and follow the teachings
conform to the original. Preparers must send the copy that
of, a recognized religious group (as defined below).
bears the mark (stamp, signature, etc.) of the notary.
You are not eligible to file Form 8945 as part of the process of
Photocopies or faxes of notarized documents are not
obtaining a PTIN if you received social security benefits or
acceptable.
payments, or if anyone else received these benefits or payments
Original documents you submit will be returned to
based on your wages or self-employment income.
you at the mailing address shown on your Form
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Recognized religious group. A recognized religious group
8945. You do not need to provide a return
must meet the following requirements.
envelope. If your original documents are not
• It is conscientiously opposed to its members applying for and
returned within 60 days, you can call us at the
receiving social security numbers.
phone numbers provided earlier under Telephone
help. Copies of documents will not be returned.
• It has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.
Certification. In order to complete the certification portion
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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