Annual Filing Season Program CE Certification

How Do I Obtain the AFSP – Record of Completion? • Take eighteen (18) credit hours of Continuing Education, comprised of: – Six (6) hours of Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course that covers filing for the tax year and includes a knowledge-based, open book comprehension test administered at the end of the course through […]

2012/2013 CE Requirements & PTIN Renewal

There has been some confusion regarding the continuing education required for PTIN renewal. Below you will find three of the most common questions. What happens if I did not renew my PTIN by December 31, 2012? A: The preparer can pay the $63 renewal fee after December 31 for the PTIN. Q: What happens if […]

Reminder: Tonight’s Webinar – Self Employment & Preparing Schedule C

If you have not yet signed up for tonight’s webinar be sure to do so quickly.  This evenings continuing education live webinar will be covering filing tax returns for self employed individuals and the proper use of Schedule C.  Space is limited.  You can sign up by clicking here: Self Employment & Preparing Schedule C […]

Reminder: Tonight’s Webinar Covering Filing With Dependents

Just a friendly reminder that tonight’s webinar will be held at 5:30pm Eastern.  We will be covering Filing With Dependents, and will provide 3 IRS CE credits toward general tax topics.  If you have not yet signed up for a  continuing education package please contact us at .  You can register for the webinar by […]

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