PTIN holders required to complete the Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) must complete 18 hours of CE annually. Those exempt from AFTR need to complete 15 hours.
Yes, AFSP participants must complete 2 hours of ethics or professional responsibility during each reporting cycle. Click here to view the ethics course on myCPE.
Yes, those completing the AFTR must take a 6-hour AFTR course, 10 hours of Federal Tax Law, and 2 hours of Federal Ethics. Exempt participants need 3 hours of Federal Tax Updates, 10 hours of Federal Tax Law, and 2 hours of Federal Ethics.
Approved subject areas include Federal Ethics, Federal Tax Law Update, and Federal Tax Law Topics/Federal Tax Related Matters.
Yes, all CPE hours can be completed through self-study programs from approved providers.
Eligible activities include in-person courses, self-study, online group courses, internet-based learning, and more.
CPE credits must be completed by December 31st each year.
Fast Track CPE from myCPE offers expertly curated AFSP packages that meet the CE requirements of IRS. These comprehensive packages cover all your CE needs and save time selecting individual courses.
CE credits must be reported by December 31st annually.
AFSP licenses must be renewed by December 31st each year.
No, carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Participants should maintain records of completed CE credits for at least one year, as they may be subject to audit.
Each IRS-approved CE provider sets its own fees for course participants; however, the IRS does not impose any fees for program participation.
For additional details, you can refer to the IRS official website.
Yes, myCPE courses are approved for AFSP, as we are registered as a sponsor with the IRS (Approval ID: GEHNZ) and also recognized as a NASBA-approved provider (Sponsor ID: 143597). You can check the eligibility of each course by referring to the "QUALIFIES FOR" section on the course page.
