The test was halted due to a court ruling early this year. The case is currently under review by the appeals court and awaiting a decision. In the meantime the two parts of the RTRP program halted were the requirements for testing and the annual continuing education. The IRS still requires all paid preparers to renew their PTIN and pay that fee every year. Also all PTIN holders are subject to at least some oversight by the IRS and can be suspended or barred if deemed necessary.