No, I file approxitmaterly 15 NYS tax returns, but less than 10 are as paid preparer (family members) I have had to have the number since the PTIN program came about. NYS will charge a $50 fine for every return filed with out a NYTPRIN or and exclusion code. Here are the exemptions

Are you one of the following?

• Attorney
• CPA (certified public accountant)
• PA (public accountant)
• Enrolled Agent
• Volunteer tax preparer
• Employee of an attorney
• Employee of a CPA
• Employee of a PA
• Employee of an enrolled agent
• Employee of a business who prepares that business’ tax returns

If you are one of the licensed professionals or other individuals listed above, you are NOT required to register as a tax return preparer and are NOT required to take Continuing Education courses.