California Tax Education Council
Renewal Registrations Due Soon
Friday, September 30, 2016 - 18 commentsRenewal registrations for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs) must be completed online by midnight on October 31, 2016.
To renew, CRTPs will need:
• 20 hours of completed continuing education (10 hours of federal tax law, 3 hours of federal tax law updates, 2 hours of ethics and 5 hours of state).
• A valid PTIN from the IRS.
• Current $5,000 surety bond.
• Visa or MasterCard to pay the $33 registration fee.
To find an approved education provider, click here. For PTIN renewals, visit www.irs.gov/ptin.
Important Note: Education providers have ten business days from the date the course was completed to report hours earned to CTEC. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete the continuing education requirement.
It is strongly recommended CRTPs complete their 20 hours of continuing education no later than October 15th to avoid the risk of paying the $55 late fee.
CRTPs who do not renew by the October 31st deadline have until January 15, 2017 to renew late. CRTPs who do not renew by January 15th, will be required to start over, re-take the 60 hours of qualifying education, pass a final exam from a CTEC-approved education provider and re-register as a new CRTP.
According to California law, CRTPs cannot prepare any tax returns for a fee until their registration is current with CTEC. In some cases, certain employees who assist CRTPs with tax returns must also register with CTEC.
For more information regarding who is required to register, visit www.ftb.ca.gov and search the keyword “CTEC.”
Comments
When is it to late to register with CTEC as a NEW tax preparer
Hi Bryan, You have 18 months from the date you completed the qualifying education course to register as a new tax preparer. If you miss the 18 month deadline, you'll have to retake the course.
Where can i find an online 60 hr course for new taxpreparer, to do it from my home? Don't know wich way to go please help
Go to this link- https://ctec.org/Preparer/ApprovedProvider and check "Qualifying Education" and "Self Study."
How do I add a certificate that has not been added to my account?
Please call 877-850-2832 for assistance.
I completed the tax course and have been offered a job through the provider. The provider says they have submitted the information required for me to apply for the CTEC number. When I try to apply, I get a message that says I am not in the system. How long does it take for information submitted by the provider to update in your system?
Hi Elizabeth, Education providers have ten days from the date the course was completed to report your hours to CTEC. The hours will show up immediately after they report it. If it has been more than ten days, please contact CTEC at 877-850-2832.
Is it too late to become certified as a tax preparer for the 2016-2017 tax season (as a first timer)?
Registration for new tax preparers began on November 1st. After you complete the initial 60 hours of qualifying education, obtain a bond and register for a PTIN from the IRS, you can register with CTEC.
help waited to hear on phone 20min called left msg no response
Can i renew my license and change my last name later or wait to renew until change my lst name?
You can renew your registration now and change your name later. It is more important that you renew on time if you plan to prepare tax returns during the 2017 tax season. Once you change your name, please contact CTEC staff at info@ctec.org showing the documentation.
If someone is in the hospital and therefore unable to file on time, will CTEC waive the late fee?
Hi Barbara- You can write a letter to the CTEC board explaining the situation and ask for the late fee to be waived. The next board meeting is November 18th. Letters can be submitted to CTEC staff at info@ctec.org.
need to register for 2017
I can't find how to change my name...?
Hi Tyka, You'll need to contact CTEC staff at info@ctec.org to change your name.