$4.95
IRS-approved continuing education provider
IRS-Approved Continuing Education for Tax Preparers
Choose self-paced online courses in federal tax law, federal tax law updates, and ethics. Eligible course completions are reported to the IRS using the name and PTIN information in your account.
Current online courses
Browse IRS continuing education courses online
For eligible Annual Filing Season Program participants who are exempt from the AFTR course and test, our catalog includes the 10 hours of federal tax law, 3 hours of federal tax law updates, and 2 hours of ethics that make up the 15-hour annual CE requirement.
Federal tax law
Federal tax law courses
Build and refresh practical federal tax knowledge with self-paced online courses.
$4.95
$9.95
$9.95
1 CE
Federal
Understanding Medical and Dental Expense Deductions
IRS program number: XYCW6 -T-00070-25-S
$4.95
$4.95
2 CE
Federal
Travel Entertainment Gift and Transportation Expenses
IRS program number: XYCW6-T-00072-26-S
$9.95
$14.95
$4.95
Tax law updates
Federal tax law update courses
Review recent federal tax law changes and their effect on return preparation.
$29.95
Professional conduct
Tax preparer ethics courses
Study professional responsibilities, due diligence, conflicts, and taxpayer information safeguards.
$19.95
From enrollment to reported credit
How PTIN credit reporting works for IRS CE courses
Choose a course
Review its subject, CE hours, approval category, and current IRS program number.
Complete the course
Study the material and earn the required passing score on the online final exam.
Provide accurate PTIN details
Your name and PTIN must match the information in the IRS PTIN system for credit reporting.
Review reported credit
After processing, you can review continuing education credits through your online PTIN account.
The IRS explains how to review reported credit in its PTIN continuing education FAQ.
Enrolled agents can review the full enrolled agent continuing education requirements, including annual minimums, ethics hours, and renewal cycles.
Helpful distinctions
Common IRS continuing education questions
Does every PTIN holder have the same CE requirement?
No. Continuing education for PTIN holders varies based on credentials, enrollment status, and voluntary program participation. Check the rules that apply to your professional status and review what it means to be an unenrolled return preparer.
What makes a course IRS approved?
An IRS-approved CE provider must obtain a program number for each approved course and meet IRS recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities.
Do these courses complete the Annual Filing Season Program?
Eligible AFTR-exempt participants can complete the 15 required federal tax law, update, and ethics hours with courses in this catalog. Non-exempt participants generally need a separate Annual Federal Tax Refresher course and test. Do not assume a course is AFTR unless it is specifically identified that way.
Will another licensing board accept this credit?
Acceptance by CPA boards and other organizations is controlled by those organizations. Confirm eligibility with the board or accreditor responsible for your credential.
Continue your tax education online
Purchase an individual course or get one year of access to every current course for $49.95.