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CTEC 20 hours Available in Spanish

20-Hour CTEC Continuing Education

Annual CTEC continuing education with federal tax, federal update, ethics, and California tax hours.

Who this course is for

The California Tax Education Council requires all CRTPs to complete 20 hours of continuing education from an approved provider. Complete this course and renew your PTIN by December 31 to also earn the IRS AFSP Record of Completion.

Hour breakdown

10 Hours Federal Tax Law3 Hours Federal Tax Law Updates2 Hours Ethics5 Hours California Tax Law

What's included

  • Everything is included
  • Course materials
  • Exam
  • Grading your course
  • CTEC certificate emailed to you
  • IRS certificate emailed to you
  • Notification to CTEC and IRS

Guarantee is valid for 60 days from the date of purchase or until an exam has been taken. We will refund the purchase price minus shipping and handling costs.

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