20 Hours (Renewal) Section 22255.(b) of the Business and Professions Code requires each tax preparer to complete on a annual basis at least 20 hours of continuing education (12 federal, 4 state, and 4 of either federal or state) from an approved curriculum provider. Courses must be complete and renewals submitted by October 31st in order to prepare taxes after that date. For just $17, you can take the 20 hour course online from the comfort of your own home or office. The CTEC course is designed to cover the most recent federal and state changes that will impact you as a tax preparer for the current tax year. After you take the course, you’ll receive all the credit course required by the California Tax Education Council. That’s everything you need to apply for your CTEC renewal.
Taking the course is fast, convenient, and easy. Just go to www.CTECrenewals.com and click on the course of your choice. You have two options. Taking the online course for $17, or if you prefer to have the printed materials to study from, you can pay an extra $10. All you will need to enroll is your CTEC registration number and a credit card. California Registered Preparers CTECrenewals.com has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer continuing education that meets the annual requirements imposed by the State of California. A listing of additional requirements to renew tax preparer registration may be obtained by contacting CTEC at PO Box 2890, Sacramento, CA 95812-2890, by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org. |