Collection: California Tax Courses

California law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee within the State of California and is not an exempt preparer to register as a tax preparer with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).

All New CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) must...

• Complete 60-hours (45 hours • federal and 15 hours state) of qualifying tax education from a CTEC Approved Provider
• Pass a background check and live scan
• Obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS
• Purchase a $5,000 tax preparer bond
• Register with CTEC within 18 months from the completion date on the certificate of completion
• Registration Fee with CTEC $33

To renew your registration all CRTPs must...

• Complete 20-hours (10 hours federal tax law, 3 hours federal tax update, 2 hours of Ethics and 5 hours for State) of continuing      tax education each year
• Maintain a valid PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS
• Maintain a $5,000 tax preparer bond
• Renew the registration by October 31st of each year
• Renewal Registration with CTEC $33