Those who choose to participate can meet the requirements by obtaining 18 hours of continuing education, including a six hour federal tax law refresher course with test.

Earning the AFSP Record of Completion has many benefits and preparers only need 15 or 18 hours of continuing education in specific categories completed by December 31, 2025. For …

The Internal Revenue Service requires an individual to possess a valid PTIN and to complete 18 credit hours of continuing education (CE) to participate in the Annual Filing Season Program …

Sep 30, 2024 · Complete 18 hours of IRS-approved CE courses, including the six-hour AFTR course (unless exempt), 10 hours of federal tax law, and two hours of ethics. Obtain or renew …

You are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education, 10 hours of federal tax law, 2 hours of ethics, and a 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course.

Our records indicate you need three or less hours of continuing education by December 31, 2025, to be eligible for the Internal Revenue Service's 2026 Annual Filing Season Program.

Dec 16, 2025 · The IRS has provided a chart showing the CE Requirements for the AFSP. The Annual Filing Season Program Participants Continuing Education Requirements are presented …

To clarify, you’ll need to meet the requirement of obtaining 18 hours of continuing education. This CE consists of a six-hour refresher course and test on federal tax law.

What are the requirements for obtaining an Annual Filing Season Program – Record of Completion? In general, to obtain an Annual Filing Season Program – Record of Completion a …

Those who choose to participate in the program can meet the requirements by completing 15 or 18 hours of continuing education and meeting other noneducational prerequisites by …