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Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements

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MRTP CPE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 21 Oct, 2026

CPE Requirements

16 CPE hours every 2-year registration term.

License Renewal Period

Registration runs for a 2-year period from the date of issuance and must be renewed to stay active.

CPE Reporting Cycle

CPE is tracked across each 2-year registration term rather than a single statewide calendar-year cycle.

Ethics Requirement

Two (2) of the four (4) Maryland hours must be earned through a federal or state ethics course.

Carry Over Credits

Excess CPE hours cannot be carried into a later 2-year registration term.

Subject Area Restriction

At least four (4) CPE hours every 2-year registration term must focus on Maryland tax-related subjects.

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CPE Requirement

MRTP Applicants renewing their registration must complete at least 16 CPE hours of qualifying continuing education during each 2-year registration term.

Ethics Requirement

Two (2) out of the four (4) required Maryland CPE hours must be completed through a federal or state ethics course. Visit Site

Initial CPE Hours

Plan to complete the full requirement before your first renewal at the end of your 2-year term.

Content Requirement

At least (4) four CPE hours per two-year registration term must cover Maryland tax-related subjects. The Board may also accept CPE hours approved by the IRS. Visit site

Subject Areas

Acceptable subject areas include taxation, practitioner ethics, accounting and payroll theory, estate, tax or investment planning, and computer technology. Other subjects may qualify if directly related to individual income tax preparation. Read More

Learning Modes

100% of CPE can be through self-study.

Eligible Learning Activities

Maryland Tax Preparers (MRTPs) can complete CPE through qualifying group programs, academic courses, or other formal learning activities. Academic credit is 15 hours per semester credit or 10 per quarter credit; teaching earns 3 hours per presentation hour the first time and 1 thereafter. Click here for more info

CPE Deadline

Complete the required hours before renewing your registration at the end of the current 2-year term.

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Our Fast Track Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) CPE packages are expertly curated bundles that meet Maryland Tax Preparer professionals' exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CPE needs. Visit site

Reporting Period

The operative reporting period is each 2-year registration term measured from the date of issuance.

License Renewal

Renew at the end of the 2-year registration term. If registration expires, a reinstatement process and fee may apply, and Maryland law bars an unregistered individual from providing tax preparation services in the State.

Carry Over Credits

Carryforward is not allowed. Extra CPE from one 2-year term does not satisfy the next term.

Record Retention

MRTPs must retain CPE records for (4) four years after renewal, including course, attendance, credit, and instructor details. Read more

Renewal Fees

Renewal fee: $100. Reinstatement of expired registration: $120. Read more

Are MYCPE ONE Courses Approved for CPE credits for the Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP)? - Yes!

Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) accepts continuing professional education courses from IRS sponsors, and MYCPE ONE is a registered sponsor and specializes in various learning formats, including -

  • Self-Study
  • Onlin/Group Internet Based
  • In-Person

You can verify our IRS CE Provider Registration under MYCPE ONE on the IRS Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE 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 Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers

Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers

100 S. Charles Street, Tower I

Baltimore, MD 21201

Telephone: 410-230-6257

Email: DLOPLTaxPrep-LABOR@maryland.gov

Website: Visit site

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) every twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An MRTP renewal applicant must complete at least 16 qualifying CPE hours during each two-year registration term.

At least four (4) hours per registration term must cover Maryland tax-related subjects.

Yes. Two (2) of the four (4) Maryland hours may be satisfied through a federal or state ethics course.

The CPE cycle follows the MRTP’s two-year registration term, which begins on the date the registration is issued. View more

No. Excess CPE hours cannot be carried forward to a later registration term.

The Board may accept CPE hours approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

Yes. MRTPs may complete CPE through self-study when the course qualifies and meets the Board’s requirements.

Acceptable subjects include taxation, practitioner ethics, accounting and payroll theory, estate, tax or investment planning, and computer technology. Other subjects may qualify if directly related to individual income tax preparation.

Qualifying activities include group programs, academic courses, other formal learning, and teaching. Academic credit earns 15 CPE hours per semester credit or 10 per quarter credit; teaching earns 3 hours per presentation hour the first time and 1 hour thereafter, with substantially repeated material counted once per reporting period. Group and other programs must be at least one hour long (50 minutes) and meet the Board’s requirements.

Plan to complete the full requirement before the first renewal.

The applicant must certify compliance with renewal requirements under penalty of perjury using the Board’s required form.

Yes. The Board may verify the renewal certification and request supporting documentation.

MRTPs must retain the required course and instructor records for four (4) years from the renewal date.

The renewal fee is $100. The reinstatement fee for an expired registration is $120. Read more

Yes, MYCPE ONE courses are approved for Maryland registered tax preparer (MRTP), as we are registered as CE Provider with the IRS (Approval ID: GEHNZ) and also recognized by NASBA as an approved provider (Sponsor ID: 143597). You can check the eligibility of each course by referring to the "CREDITS" section on the course page.

MYCPE ONE’s Fast Track MRTP packages are curated to help MRTPs meet their CPE requirements and save time selecting courses.

The Board may grant an exception for a medically certified health condition, extended active military duty, or another valid cause approved by the Board.

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