Tax Return Preparers
Continuing Education resources
Clients depend on tax return preparers—both individuals preparers and employees of tax preparation companies—to effectively prepare and sign their returns and claims. When you’re looking to fulfill your ongoing CPE requirements, IRSTaxTraining.com puts the highest-quality, most flexible tax education tools right at your fingertips.Tax Return Preparers
Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
Electronic Course - $89.95Printed Version - $139.95
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Continuing education course for non-exempt preparers that places you on IRS Approved database and grants limited representation rights. more >>
CTEC 20 Hour Continuing Education Course
Electronic Course - $79.95 $64.95Printed Version - $129.95 $109.95
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CTEC approved 20 hour Continuing Education course that is required annually for all California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP). more >>
California CTEC 60 Hour Qualifying Education Course
Electronic Course - $224.95Printed Version - $274.95
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CTEC approved 60 hour Qualifying Education course for individuals interested in becoming a California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) or who have failed to maintain their annual registration. more >>
IRS 15 Hour Continuing Education
Electronic Course - $89.95Printed Version - $139.95
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IRS approved continuing education course for tax preparers who passed the IRS RTRP Competency Exam and want to earn the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) - Record of Completion. more >>
6 Hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course
Electronic Course - $69.95Product features
6 Hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) Continuing Education course for non-exempt preparers. more >>
IRS 2 Hour Ethics and Professional Conduct
Electronic Course - $29.95Product features
This online course will satisfy the 2 hour Ethics annual continuing education requirement for today's tax professional more >>
IRS 3 Hour Federal Tax Updates
Electronic Course - $39.95Printed Version - $69.95
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A self-study course covering important Federal tax law changes and court rulings for the upcoming filing season. more >>
California CTEC 5 Hour California Tax Law
Electronic Course - $59.95Printed Version - $89.95
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CTEC approved 5 hour California continuing education course that is required annually for all California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP). more >>
IRS 10 Hour Federal Tax Law
Electronic Course - $79.95Printed Version - $109.95
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A self-study course covering important aspects of Federal tax law for Individuals that qualifies for 10 hours of continuing professional education for Enrolled Agents and all tax preparers. more >>
Oregon 30 Hour Continuing Education Course
Electronic Course - $129.95Printed Version - $179.95
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Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners approved course fulfilling the annual 30 hour continuing professional education requirement for the Oregon tax preparer. more >>
Maryland 4 Hour Continuing Education
Electronic Course - $49.95Printed Version - $79.95
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Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Registration (DLLR) approved course that satisfies the bi-annual 4 hour state continuing education requirement for all Maryland tax preparers. more >>
Maryland 19 Hour Continuing Education
Electronic Course - $99.95Printed Version - $149.95
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Continuing Education course that satisfies the bi-annual requirement for all Maryland tax preparers and the annual IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). more >>
Fundamentals of Taxation
Electronic Course - $174.95Printed Version - $224.95
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This is an introductory course in Individual & Corporate Federal taxation for candidates interested in becoming a tax preparer. more >>Featured Videos
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FAQ: THE ANSWERS YOU NEED
Q. How does the Online test work?
A. You log in to your account, click the link to take the exam and answer each question. You must hit the NEXT button for your answer to be saved. You do not need to complete the exam in one continuous sitting, as long as you hit next to navigate the questions, you work is saved.
Q. How do I get a PTIN?
A. You go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov/for-Tax-Pros and click the link to Register for a PTIN. The application can be completed online within a few minutes. The IRS charges a $19.75 fee to apply for (or renew) a PTIN.
Q. Once I complete the course how long before the IRS (or CTEC) is notified of my hours?
A. Grading is done within 24 hours once your final exam is completed. We notify the IRS right away upon completion. If you receive your email with your certificate of completion, you know that the IRS (and/or CTEC) has been notified. You can verify this on your PTIN online account that you set up when applying for your PTIN.
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