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Form 8945 (Rev. 10-2015)

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General Instructions

group as “Unaffiliated Mennonite Churches,” or “Eastern

Pennsylvania Mennonite Church,” etc., as your religious group,

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless

and the congregation as “Antrim Mennonite Church

otherwise noted.

(Anabaptist),” or “Bethel Mennonite Church (Mennonite),” on the

second line.

Future Developments

How To Apply

For the latest information about developments related to Form

8945 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they

Online. Go to the webpage for information.

were published, go to

During the PTIN application process, you will be prompted to

complete and mail Form 8945 and supporting documents to the

Purpose of Form

address noted below.

Form 8945 is used by U.S. citizens who are members of certain

Applying by mail. Complete both Form W-12 and Form 8945.

recognized religious groups (defined below) that want to

Payment of the application processing fee must accompany this

prepare tax returns for compensation. All tax return preparers

form or it will be rejected. The PTIN registration fee for the 2016

must obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) to be

calendar year is $50.00.

eligible to prepare tax returns for compensation. Generally, the

• If you are registering for a 2015 PTIN and/or prior calendar

IRS requires an individual to provide a social security number

year PTIN, the application processing fee for each calendar year

(SSN) to get a PTIN. Because members of certain religious

is $64.25.

groups have a conscientious objection to obtaining an SSN,

• PTIN fees are nonrefundable.

Form 8945 must be filed by these individuals to establish their

identity, U.S. citizenship, and status as members of a

• A separate PTIN fee (payment) must be submitted for each

recognized religious group.

calendar year a PTIN is requested. See Form W-12 instructions

for requesting prior-year PTINs.

You must have a PTIN to be eligible to prepare a tax

return for compensation.

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• Make checks or money orders payable to “IRS Tax Pro PTIN

Fee.”

• Do not paper clip, staple, or otherwise attach the payment to

SSNs. Do not complete Form 8945 if you have an SSN or are

Form W-12.

not a member of a religious group that has a conscientious

objection to obtaining an SSN. If you have an application for an

• Send both forms, the payment for the application processing

SSN pending, do not file Form 8945.

fee, and the supporting documents to the following address.

If you already have an SSN, enter the SSN when you apply for

IRS Tax Pro PTIN Processing Center

your PTIN using Form W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification

104 Brookeridge Drive #5000

Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal.

Waterloo, IA 50702

To get an SSN, see Form SS-5, Application for a Social

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process your application.

Security Card. To get Form SS-5 or to find out if you are eligible

Submission of Form 8945. Submit the following.

to get an SSN, go to or contact a Social

1. Your completed Form 8945.

Security Administration (SSA) office.

2. The original documents or certified copies of documents

Telephone help. If you have questions about completing this

that substantiate the information provided on Form 8945. The

form, the status of your application, or the return of your original

supporting documentation must be consistent with the

documents submitted with this form, you may call the following

information provided on Form 8945. For example, the name

phone numbers. If calling from the U.S., call 1-877-613-PTIN

must be the same as on Form 8945, line 1 (or in the case of a

(7846). For TTY/TDD assistance, call 1-877-613-3686. If calling

civil birth certificate, line 3); and the date of birth must be the

internationally, call +1 915-342-5655 (not a toll-free number).

same as on Form 8945, line 3.

Telephone help is generally available Monday through Friday

from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.

To avoid any loss of your documents, it is suggested

you do not submit the original documentation.

Who May Apply

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You may apply if you are a member of, and follow the teachings

of, a recognized religious group (as defined below).

You can submit original documents or certified copies. A

certified document is one that the original issuing agency

You are not eligible to file Form 8945 as part of the process of

provides and certifies as an exact copy of the original document

obtaining a PTIN if you received social security benefits or

and contains an official seal from the issuing agency. All

payments, or if anyone else received these benefits or payments

certifications must stay attached to the copies of the documents

based on your wages or self-employment income.

when they're sent to the IRS. Certified documents have a stamp

Recognized religious group. A recognized religious group

and/or an ink seal (may or may not be raised). Any document

must meet the following requirements.

certified by a foreign official must be issued by the agency or

official custodian of the original record. The foreign certification

• It is conscientiously opposed to its members applying for and

must clearly certify that each document is a true copy of the

receiving SSNs.

original. All certifications must stay attached to the copies of the

• It has existed continuously since December 31, 1950.

documents when they are sent to the IRS.

Certification. In order to complete the certification portion

Original documents you submit will be returned to

above the signature of applicant, you need to enter your

you at the mailing address shown on your Form

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religious group (on the first line) followed by the religious district

8945. You do not need to provide a return envelope.

or congregation (on the second line). For example, if you enter

If your original documents are not returned within 60

“Old Order Amish” as your religious group, then you would enter

days, you can call us at the phone numbers provided earlier

“Conewango Valley North District,” “Conewango Valley West

under Telephone help. Copies of documents will not be

District,” etc., on the second line as the district. However, if you

returned.

are Anabaptist or Mennonite, enter the name of your religious

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