PTIN Directory Opt-Out

[jklcpa]

When I renewed my PTIN today I noticed that there is a place to opt out of the PTIN directory, and I don't remember seeing that as an option in prior years. Was it there?  Did any of you opt out?

[JohnH]

I opted out. 

[FDNY]

Maybe opting out will discourage the ptin.org and other emails we frequently receive. 

[jklcpa]

11 minutes ago, FDNY said:

Maybe opting out will discourage the ptin.org and other emails we frequently receive. 

That's what I was thinking, but then I saw that our information is still all available through the FOIA.   I'm still considering it.

[JRS]

I believe the opt out has been there for at least two if not three years.  The amount of tax cr.. is gone to almost nothing since I "checked the box."  But, it has taken a couple of years.  Even though I have opt out, my name and all information is still in the ptindirectory.  Some of which is incorrect.

[Possi]

I opted out every time, but thought it started last year. I don't advertise at all. Not so sure it will stop the unwanted attention and emails, though. 

Although this registry caused some email spam, I have to say that when I first went on the Marketplace to look for health insurance (way back before I knew it wasn't for me), I was slammed with spam that has never ended. Never. Ended.