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How To Become A CRTP - This pamphlet includes information on the steps to register and has answers to frequently asked questions.
We are happy to provide the most common questions and answers we receive about the Tax Preparers Act (California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 14, §22250-22259). This is not a complete legal description or guide to all requirements.
- Who is required to comply with the Tax Preparers Act?
- Who is exempt from the Tax Preparers Act?
- What do I do to become a registered Tax Preparer in California?
- How can I locate an approved provider?
- How will I know a tax class meets the "qualifying education" requirements?
- How do I obtain a certificate of completion from CTEC?
- How do I obtain a tax preparer bond?
- When does the time period for continuing education start?
- When can I legally prepare taxes?
- What is the continuing education requirement?
- When and how do I report my continuing education?
- What happens if I don't complete my continuing education and apply for a statement of compliance by October 31st?
- I'm not sure if I can find a class in time for the October 31st deadline.
- Does the statute allow CTEC to approve work experience in lieu of qualifying education?
- Does the statute allow CTEC to approve courses offered by schools that are not approved curriculum providers?
- Do I have to pay a separate application fee for multiple business locations?
- I've always been subject to the regulations and registered by CTEC, but my bond has been through my employer. I'm going out on my own now. Do I have to start all over again and take the qualifying education?
- How do I find out more about what I must do to comply with the requirements of the Tax Preparer Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 22250-22259)?
- What is the California Tax Education Council?
- I have other questions.
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