This CTEC-approved 15-hour course on California tax law is geared toward new tax preparers who have not received prior instruction in tax preparation. The complete 60-hour package is required in order to become a Certified Registered Tax Preparer in California.
Once you have completed the 60-hour qualifying course the following must also be done to complete your CTEC CRTP registration:
- obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS
- purchase a $5,000 tax preparer bond
- register with CTEC within 18 months from the completion date on the certificate of completion for the 60-hour CTEC qualifying course