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California - CTEC Continuing Education

20 Hour Continuing Education

Prerequisites - a current, valid CTEC registration number and IRS issued PTIN

Our 20 hour Continuing Education Program provides 10 hours of federal tax law, 2 hours of ethics, 3 hours of federal tax update and 5 hours of California tax law which satisfies the annual continuing education requirement imposed by the State of California.

Comprised of multiple courses which include video presentations, some with additional reading lessons, this program provides an intermediate understanding of both Federal and California tax laws. Courses include:


20 Hour CTEC

Course ID Course Name Credits
3044-CE-2137 1040 Preparation and Planning 9: Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions 3
3044-CE-2138 1040 Preparation and Planning 11: Tax Credits 2
3044-CE-2153 Preparing Form 706 the Federal Estate Tax Return 2
3044-CE-2139 Preparing Form 709 the Federal Gift Tax Return 2
3044-CE-2135 1099 Essentials 2
3044-CE-2110 Tax Practice Standards 2
3044-CE-2152 Hot Tax Topics at year end for 2022 2
3044-CE-2136 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act Highlights 1
3044-CE-2158 California Tax Update: Part 1 3
3044-CE-2159 California Tax Update: Part 2 2


20 Hour CTEC with AFSP

Course ID Course Name Credits
3044-CE-2137 1040 Preparation and Planning 9: Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions 3
3044-CE-2140 1040 Preparation and Planning 7: Other Income and Exclusions 2
3044-CE-2153 Preparing Form 706 the Federal Estate Tax Return 2
3044-CE-2139 Preparing Form 709 the Federal Gift Tax Return 2
3044-CE-2135 1099 Essentials 2
3044-CE-2110 Tax Practice Standards 2
3044-CE-2133 Tax Breaks, Tips, and Updates: Part 1 2
3044-CE-2134 Tax Breaks, Tips, and Updates: Part 2 2
3044-CE-2158 California Tax Update: Part 1 3
3044-CE-2159 California Tax Update: Part 2 2