Federal Tax Law
hours required
2027 Annual Filing Season Program
15-Hour AFSP CE Package 2027
Complete the 15-hour AFSP continuing education requirement for eligible AFTR-exempt preparers.
- 15 total hours organized by required category
- Online, self-paced courses and final exams
- IRS CE reporting after each qualifying course completion
- Immediate certificate access after passing
- No subscription or automatic renewal
Your education plan
Your 15-Hour AFSP Education Plan
The package includes all 15 hours required for eligible AFTR-exempt preparers.
Federal Tax Update
hours required
Ethics
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 your package
Add the package to your cart and complete payment.
- 2
Follow your dashboard
My Courses shows your progress by category and the courses available for the requirements you still need.
- 3
Study and pass
Review the course materials and pass each final exam.
- 4
Receive credit
After you complete each qualifying course, we report your continuing education to the IRS.
Common questions
Before you purchase
What is the 15-hour AFSP CE requirement?
Eligible AFTR-exempt preparers need 10 hours of Federal Tax Law, 3 hours of Federal Tax Update, and 2 hours of Ethics.
Who is this package for?
It is designed for eligible AFTR-exempt preparers completing continuing education for the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
Does this package include all 15 required CE hours?
Yes. It includes courses for all three required AFSP CE categories.
Can I complete the courses online?
Yes. The courses and final exams are online and self-paced.
How long do I have access?
Package access continues through December 31, 2026.
How does IRS CE reporting work?
After you complete each qualifying course, we report your continuing education to the IRS.
Can I track my progress online?
Yes. My Courses tracks your hours by category and shows exactly what remains.
Complete Your 2027 AFSP Continuing Education
Get all 15 required CE hours in one package for $39.95. Complete the courses on your schedule, track your progress online, and we’ll report qualifying completions to the IRS.
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