Click here to login, register or to find a CTEC approved education provider. Is Your Tax Preparer California Approved? California law says only an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), …

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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 …

To become a CTEC registered tax preparer, you must: Take a 60-hour qualifying education course from a CTEC approved provider within the past 18 months; Purchase a $5,000 tax …

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CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs) Look for a CTEC sign or a wall certificate in his or her office; Ask to see his or her pocket identification card including name, address, phone number, …

Type the preparer's assigned Preparer Tax Identification Number in the PTIN box. You must enter the PTIN if the preparer is self-employed and you do not enter a SSN. In the ERO PIN box, …

Visit CTEC.org & Complete the "Application for New Tax Preparers" to Get your CTEC ID Number. Click here to begin CTEC's Application for New Tax Preparers! If you have …

CTEC Approved Provider reports completed qualifying education of applicant to CTEC using the applicant’s last name and the last 6 digits of the applicant’s social security number. The …

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