🎯 “What exactly is a CAF number — and why does every tax pro need one?” In this clip, NATP instructor Jim Buttonow breaks down what a Centralized Authorization File (CAF) number is and how the IRS uses it to identify tax professionals. If you represent clients or request transcripts, your CAF number is key — and knowing how it works is the first step in protecting it. Watch the full interview → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTlZSlZEDM4 | National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)