20hr continuing education course

How to become a CTEC (California Tax Education Council) Registered Tax Preparer.

60 hours of qualified education (QE) from a CTEC approved provider.

How to register with CTEC.

How to become an approved provider.

Start a career as a Tax Preparer.

Our tax class meets the CTEC “qualifying education” requirements (visit www.ctec.org )

Approved curriculum Providers.

Approved courses by CTEC.

Qualifying education course (60-hr course)

Compliance with CTEC

Obtain a course completion certificate online.

Qualifying Education requirements

Want to prepare taxes on my own

Legally prepare taxes

Complete the required education

Want to be registered as a Tax Preparer

How to successfully complete the course

How to get New Preparer application from CTEC

Open a new tax business and preparing taxes.

How can I get my license

Tax Course material

Complete the Qualifying tax Education course

Register with the California Income Tax Education Council

Practice income tax preparation in California

Continuing education (20-hr course) requirement

CTEC online registration

Things to do to become a tax professional

Comprehensive tax preparation course