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CE Requirements for CRTP

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CE Requirements for CRTP Overview

CE Requirements
72 hours every three years, with at least 16 hours annually.
License Renewal Period
December 31st, triennially based on the last digit of your SSN.
CE Reporting Cycle
November 1st through January 31st triennially (based on the last digit of SSN).
Ethics Requirement
Six (6) hours of ethics or professional conduct credits are required over three years, with two hours to be completed each year.
Carry Over Credits
Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement.

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Simplifying Regulations for 2024

CRTP CE RequirementCRTP Professionals must complete 20 hours of CE every year.
Initial CE HoursNewly certified CRTP professionals must complete 20 CE hours, including 10 hours of federal tax law topics, 3 hours of tax law updates, 2 hours of ethics, and 5 hours of state by October 31st following their renewal registration on August 1st. View more
Ethics RequirementTwo (2) hours of ethics each year. View more
Content Requirement10 hours of Federal Tax Law, 3 hours of Federal Tax Update, 2 hours of Ethics, and 5 hours for State.
Other Requirements for Renewal
  • Maintain a valid PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS 
  • Maintain a $5,000 tax preparer bond
Subject AreasThe subject areas for CRTP Professionals include Income tax law, Federal tax, State tax, and more.
Learning Modes
All CE can be completed through self-study programs.
CE Deadline
CE credits must be completed by October 31st of each year.
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Reporting
CE credits must be reported from August 1st to October 31st, each year.
License Renewal
Renew your license by October 31st of each year. Failure to renew by this date will result in your status being marked as expired until you complete the required education, submit the renewal application, and pay an $88.00 fee (including registration, late, and processing fees). View more
Carry Forward
Carry forward of credits is not allowed.
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee for CRTP is $33 plus a $2 processing fee. View more

Do MY-CPE Courses Qualify for CE credits for the California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP)? - Yes!

California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) accepts continuing education courses from the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) sponsors, and MY-CPE is a registered sponsor (Approval ID: 6273) and specializes in various learning formats, including - 

  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Group Live.

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MY-CPE LLC on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MY-CPE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the California Tax Education Council (CTEC)

P.O. Box 2890 
Sacramento, CA 95812 
(877) 850-2832 Office 
(877) 851-2832 Fax 
E-mail: info@ctec.org
Website: CTEC 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding CRTP Professionals CE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) professionals must complete 20 hours of continuing education (CE) annually.

Yes, CRTP professionals are required to complete 2 hours of ethics each year. Click here to view the ethics course on myCPE. 

Yes, CRTP professionals must complete 10 hours of federal tax law, 3 hours of tax law updates, 2 hours of ethics, and 5 hours of state tax topics each year.

The CE requirements for newly certified CRTP professionals begin on August 1st, with 20 CE hours required by October 31st of the same year.

Accepted subject areas for CRTP professionals include income tax law, federal tax, state tax, and related topics.

CRTP professionals must maintain a valid PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS and a $5,000 tax preparer bond.

CRTP professionals must complete their CE credits by October 31st of each year.

Fast Track CRTP CE packages are curated bundles that meet all of CRTP’s continuing education requirements, providing a convenient option to fulfill CE needs.

The reporting period for CRTP professionals runs from August 1st to October 31st each year.

CRTP professionals must renew their licenses by October 31st each year to avoid an expired status.

No, carry forward of CE credits is not allowed for CRTP professionals.

The renewal fee for CRTP professionals is $33, plus a $2 processing fee. View more

Yes, myCPE courses are approved for CRTP, as we are registered as a sponsor with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) (Approval ID: 6273) 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.