Become a Tax Preparer

Successfully completing this entry-level tax course satisfies the education requirements to become a registered tax preparer in the State of California. After passing this course, graduates should also purchase a tax preparer bond and register with the IRS to fully qualify for CTEC registration.

How it Works

Get the FREE materials right now for the 60-hour tax course;
read these materials carefully while taking the open-book exam;
mark your responses on the answer form (page 9 of the Exam Booklet);
submit your completed answer form and course fee by web, fax, or mail;
get your test score, CTEC ID number and credentials shortly thereafter.

Low Cost

The course fee is $125. This fee is only requested AFTER you complete the open-book exam, so you may freely examine the entire program at no risk before beginning the course.

IRS Competency Exam

This course is primarily for STATE certification, but it also serves as preparation for the upcoming FEDERAL competency exam.  The federal section of this course includes many test questions which may appear on the IRS exam.

Pass or Don't Pay

97% of our students pass this course on their first attempt.  Those who do not pass this entry-level tax course get their money back and an invitation to retake the same test.  Students have an unlimited number of retake opportunities.

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Click here to start your tax course right away.

Mar 1, 2011
2011 course released. 

Oct 23 -Nov 1, 2011
Cal Tax School will not be processing 60-hr exams. Please submit your exams BEFORE or AFTER this 10-day period.

Jan 3, 2012
Tax season begins.

Mar 31, 2012
Last day to submit 2011 course.

April 18, 2012
Unregistered tax preparers now need to pass the competency exam before registering w/ the IRS.

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