The 2024/2025 late renewal registration cycle for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs) starts November 1, 2024 and ends January 15, 2025. Click here --> CRTP Login to renew your late registration. If a CRTP does not renew their registration by the late renewal date of January 15, 2025, they will need to submit a new application, retake the 60-hour qualifying education …

California law requires anyone who is physically in California and prepares (or assists with) tax returns for a fee, and is not an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent (EA), to register as a tax preparer with CTEC.

STEP 4 - COMPLETE ONLINE CTEC REGISTRATION AND SUBMIT PAYMENT. Once you have completed your 60-hour QE course from your CTEC approved provider, received your PTIN number from the IRS, and received your $5,000 tax preparer surety bond, you will need to complete the online CTEC registration process.

Home; Education Providers; Approved Education Providers; Approved Education Providers. Enter your search criteria below to find qualifying and continuing education course providers approved by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).

Home; Taxpayers; En Español (Desplazarse Hacia Abajo) California is one of the few states to have set requirements for professional tax preparers.State law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), CTEC registered tax preparer (CRTP) or enrolled agent (EA).. In some cases, CTEC registration is required for tax …

Home; Tax Professionals; Approved Education Providers; Approved Education Providers. Enter your search criteria below to find qualifying and continuing education course providers approved by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).

Home; CTEC Board; CTEC Board. The Board of Directors of the California Tax Education Council is comprised of volunteers appointed by qualified organizations.All inquires should be directed to the offices of CTEC Administrator.

Home; Approved Education Providers; Approved Education Providers. Enter your search criteria below to find qualifying and continuing education course providers approved by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).

Home; Taxpayers; About CTEC; About CTEC. The California Tax Education Council (CTEC) was established by the California State Legislature to promote competent tax preparation within the State of California.

Home; Taxpayers; Find/Verify a Tax Preparer; Find/Verify a Tax Preparer. Individuals who prepare federal or state tax returns in California, or assist in the preparation, must comply with the California Business and Professions Code, Section 22250-22259 by completing the required education, maintaining a $5,000 tax preparer bond, and registering with the California Tax …