CTEC Courses
Continuing and qualifying education approved by the California Tax Education Council (provider #2040).
20-Hour CTEC Continuing Education
Annual CTEC continuing education with federal tax, federal update, ethics, and California tax hours.
- Everything is included
- Course materials
- Exam
- Grading your course
60-Hour CTEC Qualifying Education
Comprehensive qualifying education for prospective California tax preparers.
- Everything is included
- Course materials
- Exam
- Grading your course
5-Hour California CE
Updated with Tax Year 2025/2026 information.
IRS / AFSP Courses
IRS-approved education (provider P619F) for the Annual Filing Season Program and federal CE.
18-Hour IRS AFSP Course
Federal tax, ethics, and the 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher with timed comprehension exam.
- Everything is included
- IRS approved 3 hour timed exam
- IRS approved 12 hours traditional self-study coursework
- Course materials
15-Hour IRS Continuing Education
Voluntary IRS continuing education, sufficient for AFSP for preparers who passed the RTRP exam.
- Everything is included
- Course materials
- Exam
- Grading your course
3-Hour Federal Update
Updated with Tax Year 2025/2026 information.
2-Hour Ethics CE
Updated with Tax Year 2025/2026 information.
Enrolled Agent Courses
CE for Enrolled Agents and study guides for the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE).
24-Hour Enrolled Agent CE
Continuing education for Enrolled Agents covering the IRS annual CE requirement.
- Course materials
- Exam
- Grading your course
- Certificate emailed to you
EA Study Guide Part 1: Individuals
Study guide for SEE Part 1 (Individual Taxation) with simulated online practice tests.
- Online practice tests that prepare you for the live EA exam
- Instant grading to determine areas requiring additional study
- Tips and ideas for every step of the process
- 100% guarantee — you don't pass, you don't pay
EA Study Guide Part 2: Business
Study guide for SEE Part 2 (Business Taxation) with simulated online practice tests.
- Online practice tests that prepare you for the live EA exam
- Instant grading to determine areas requiring additional study
- Tips and ideas for every step of the process
- 100% guarantee — you don't pass, you don't pay
EA Study Guide Part 3: Representation
Study guide for SEE Part 3 (Representation, Practices & Procedures) with practice tests.
- Online practice tests that prepare you for the live EA exam
- Instant grading to determine areas requiring additional study
- Tips and ideas for every step of the process
- 100% guarantee — you don't pass, you don't pay
State Programs Courses
State-specific courses and exam preparation for Maryland and Oregon preparers.
Maryland Tax Preparer Study Guide
Study guide for the Maryland DLLR competency exam with two full-length practice exams.
- Everything you will be tested on is covered
- Review questions at the end of each section
- Two full-length practice exams
- Strategies to pass on your first attempt
Maryland Tax Preparer CE
Maryland DLLR-approved continuing education that also covers IRS AFSP hours.
- Maryland DLLR approved course
- All hours required for IRS AFSP
- Notify IRS
- Emailed certificate and grading report
Oregon 30-Hour Continuing Education
Self-study CE for Oregon Licensed Tax Preparers and Consultants, with 30 IRS CPE credits.
- Open book examination
- Certificate of completion emailed to you
- Free grading report
- Notification to IRS
4-Hour Maryland CE
Maryland DLLR requires 4 hours of Maryland CE every 2 years.
Every course includes grading and an emailed certificate. Electronic option: study the PDF online and take the exam online. Book option: materials sent by USPS with electronic access included. Spanish versions available for the CTEC 20-hour, CTEC 60-hour, IRS 15-hour, and IRS AFSP 18-hour courses.