Federal Tax Law
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2026/2027 CTEC renewal
20-Hour CTEC Renewal Package 2026/2027
Complete your 20-hour CTEC continuing education requirement online. All four required categories are included, and My Courses tracks your progress automatically.
- 20 hours of CTEC continuing education organized by required category
- Online, self-paced courses with final exams
- CTEC reporting included for qualifying course completions
- Certificates available immediately after passing
- One-time purchase — no subscription or automatic renewal
Bonus value for eligible preparers
Your CTEC package may also cover your AFSP CE
The Federal Tax Law, Federal Tax Update, and Ethics courses in this package can also satisfy the 15-hour AFSP CE requirement for eligible AFTR-exempt preparers.
One set of courses. Two CE goals. IRS reporting included.
We’ll report qualifying course completions to the IRS when a valid PTIN is on file. Other IRS requirements apply for an AFSP Record of Completion.
Your education plan
Everything You Need for Your 20-Hour CTEC Renewal
The CTEC CE package includes all 20 required hours across Federal Tax Law, Federal Tax Update, Ethics, and California continuing education.
Federal Tax Update
hours required
Ethics
hours required
California
hours required
We keep track of what you still need
A smarter education dashboard
Your dashboard tracks your progress by requirement and shows exactly what you still need to complete. Completed courses and certificates remain available in your account.
- Total renewal progress
- Hours completed by category
- See exactly what you still need
- Permanent course and certificate history
Straightforward from purchase to completion
How your package works
- 1
Purchase once
Add the package to your cart and complete payment.
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Follow your dashboard
My Courses shows your progress by category and the courses available for the requirements you still need.
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Study and pass
Review the course materials and pass each final exam.
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Receive credit
After you pass each course, we record your completion and submit it electronically to CTEC.
Common questions
20-Hour CTEC Renewal Package FAQs
What are the 20-hour CTEC continuing education requirements?
CTEC requires 10 hours of Federal Tax Law, 3 hours of Federal Tax Update, 2 hours of Ethics, and 5 hours of California Tax Law.
Does this package include all 20 required CTEC hours?
Yes. The package provides eligible online courses for all four required CTEC categories.
Can I complete my CTEC continuing education online?
Yes. All 20 hours can be completed online through self-paced courses and online final exams.
Does the CTEC package also count toward AFSP CE?
Yes. For eligible AFTR-exempt preparers, the 15 federal and ethics hours included in this package can satisfy the AFSP CE requirement. Other IRS requirements also apply.
When does this CTEC package expire?
Package access continues through January 15, 2027.
How does CTEC reporting work?
After each qualifying course is completed, it is submitted for CTEC reporting through our existing reporting process. Your account shows it as Pending or Reported.
Can I track my CTEC renewal progress online?
Yes. My Courses tracks total hours and every required category, then shows exactly what remains.
Complete your 20 hours of CTEC CE online
Purchase once, track your progress, and complete your CTEC requirements on your schedule.
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$49.95