2026 California 20 Hour Continuing Education

Attention!: Purchasing this textbook does not give you access to the optional online program, nor will it provide you with continuing education tax credits with the IRS or CTEC. To access our powerful virtual learning platform and earn continuing education tax credits, you must contact us, provide proof of purchase, a valid email address, and pay the residual cost of the virtual course. Once we process your request, our system will create an account for you, send you an email for verification, and provide a temporary password. Your email will become your Username. Change your password when you access your prendo365 account. Once you finish your course, our system will generate a course completion certificate, and we will upload your education credits to the IRS and/or CTEC. Description: The CTEC 20 Hour Continuing Education renewal course fulfills the 20-hour CTEC requirement for CRTPs who have already completed 60 hours of Qualifying Education. California residents must provide an active PTIN, maintain a $5,000 tax preparer insurance bond, and complete 20 hours of CE by October 31st each year to renew their registration with CTEC. This course is divided into four parts: Ethics, Federal Tax Law, Updates, and California Tax Law. Each part contains a final; the final must be passed with a 70% or higher before advancing to the next part.