How to Become a CTEC Registered Tax Preparer
- Register with CTEC and obtain a CTEC ID number
- Complete 60 hours (45 hour federal and 15 hours state) of qualifying tax education from a CTEC Approved Provider
- Obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS
- Purchase a $5,000 tax preparer bond
- Pay Registration fee to CTEC
Effective July 1, 2020: New applicants interested in becoming a CRTP will be required to pass a criminal background check and submit fingerprint images (Live Scan) to CTEC, in order to determine the individual's eligibility to register as a CRTP. The new requirements are NOT applicable to current CRTPs, but only to new applicants who register beginning July 1, 2020.