# Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 10, PTIN Application Renewal and Compliance

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Podcast: [Finance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finance-exam-prep-7658413)
Published: 2026-08-15T22:41:20+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Who is required to obtain a PTIN, including the rules for nonsigning preparers. - The annual PTIN renewal window and the importance of personal tax compliance in the application process. - The key distinction between a nonsigning preparer who needs a PTIN and someone providing purely clerical assistance. - The severe consequences under Circular 230 for using another person's PTIN or allowing yours to be used improperly. - A simple mnemonic to connect the compensation requirement with the need for a PTIN on the exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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