IRS Enrolled Agents (EA) and Registered Tax Return Preparers (RTRP) use BestCPE as a great place for to complete their continuing education requirements. All of our courses listed under the EA and RTRP category in our course catalog qualify for continuing education for IRS EAs and RTRPs. (IRS Sponsor No. J9K6Q). This agreement with the IRS does not constitute an endorsement by the agency.
IRS oversees continuing education requirements and the approval of CE providers for four categories of tax professionals:
- Enrolled Agents
- 72 hours every three years
- Obtain a minimum of 16 hours per year (2 of which must be on ethics)
- Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents
- 72 hours every three years
- Obtain a minimum of 16 hours per year (2 of which must be on ethics)
- Registered Tax Return Preparers
- 15 hours per year (beginning in calendar year 2012)
- 2 hours of ethics
- 3 hours of federal tax law updates
- 10 hours of other federal tax law
- Registered Tax Return Preparer candidates (provisional PTIN holders who have until 12/31/13 to become RTRPs)
- 15 hours per year (beginning in calendar year 2012)
- 2 hours of ethics
- 3 hours of federal tax law updates
- 10 hours of other federal tax law
How often is program completion information reported tothe IRS?
For 2012, the system will open for input and upload on July 1, 2012.
For 2012 ONLY , it is required to upload program completion information by September 30, 2012 for all programs delivered between January 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012. During the fourth quarter (October 1 –December 31), program completion information is reported within ten business days of delivery of each program. This will help ensure that CE information is available during the PTIN renewal period.
Beginning in 2013 and beyond , during the first nine months of the year, program completion information is reported quarterly at a minimum (by March 31, June 30, and September 30). During the fourth quarter (October 1 –December 31), program completion information is reported within ten business days of delivery of each program.
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What could be easier than studying at your own pace and taking exams online at your convenience. Check out our Tax courses based on downloadable IRS Publications for the ultimate solution to last minute needs ( IRS EA and RTRP Courses ).
Once you select a course and make your payment you can:
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