2025 15-Hour IRS-Approved Continuing Education Package

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Fulfill your annual Continuing Education requirements while gaining critical skills and insights with the 2025 15-Hour IRS-Approved Continuing Education Package. This comprehensive, pre-selected bundle includes Ethics, Federal Tax Law Updates, and five targeted courses that dive into real-world tax challenges—from advising on entity choice to helping non-filers get back on track. Each course is IRS-approved for continuing education credits and is packed with practical strategies you can apply right away.

This convenient all-in-one solution includes updates on audit red flags, Schedule C deductions, credits, and depreciation rules, and how to handle high-risk tax situations. Whether you're working with individuals or small businesses, this package ensures you're prepared for the 2025 tax season without the guesswork. Our easy-to-use all-video format features closed captions in both English and Spanish.

The 15 hours contained in this package include the following:

2 Hours of Ethics
3 Hours of Federal Tax Law Updates
10 Hours of Federal Tax Law Related Topics

Course titles included in this package:

2025 Ethics Circular 230 (2 Credit Hours of Ethics)
2025 Federal Tax Law Updates - (3 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law Updates)
2025 Choice of Entity and Tax Issues (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership or Sole Proprietor) (2 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law)
2025 Schedule C Updates for Income Tax Filings (2 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law)
2025 IRS Red Flags & Common Filing Errors (2 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law)
2025 How to Help Clients Who Haven’t Filed in Years (2 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law)
2025 Exploring Credits & Deductions for Maximum Impact (2 Credit Hours of Federal Tax Law)

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the ethical and regulatory obligations outlined in Circular 230.
- Stay current on critical 2025 tax law changes, including inflation adjustments, EV credits, bonus depreciation, and 1099-K reporting.
- Analyze and compare the tax implications of S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
- Navigate complex Schedule C reporting requirements and identify red flags that trigger audits.
- Apply IRS-approved tax strategies for credits, deductions, and depreciation.
- Support clients who haven’t filed in years by developing resolution strategies that minimize penalties.
- Identify audit risks, reporting errors, and IRS enforcement practices to ensure compliance and client protection.

Our comprehensive 15-hour IRS-approved continuing education package includes seven high-impact courses designed to keep you compliant and fully prepared for the 2025 tax season. It begins with 2025 Ethics: Understanding Circular 230, where you’ll gain essential knowledge of your ethical responsibilities and how to maintain compliance with IRS standards. The 2025 Federal Tax Law Updates course ensures you’re up to date on changes to tax brackets, deductions, credits, and IRS filing requirements. In the 2025 Choice of Entity and Tax Issues, you’ll explore the pros and cons of S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietorships so you can better advise clients on business formation decisions.

You'll also dive into 2025 Schedule C Updates for Income Tax Filings, which covers self-employment income, key deductions, and audit red flags for sole proprietors. The 2025 IRS Red Flags and Common Filing Errors course equips you to identify audit triggers and avoid costly compliance mistakes. With 2025 How to Help Clients Who Haven’t Filed in Years, you'll learn a structured approach for bringing delinquent filers back into good standing with the IRS. Finally, 2025 Exploring Credits & Deductions for Maximum Impact reveals strategies to maximize tax savings using a wide range of deductions and credits while ensuring full IRS compliance.

Benefits

The benefits for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) participants are:
1. Your name is listed in the Federal Tax Return Preparers Directory on the IRS website with your Credentials and Select Qualifications, updated and available every January.
2. You will have certain representation rights for the tax returns you prepare and sign.
3. You are dedicated to remaining current with changing tax laws.
4. You will receive the AFSP – Record of Completion that proves to your current and potential clients that you are a well-educated tax preparer who understands and implements the tax law updates that occur each year.
By choosing My Tax Courses Online for your IRS-approved Continuing Education, you are:
1. You can access courses taught by top tax professionals, including Dr. Bart Basi, Roman Basi, Laci Henson, Doug Stives, and more.
2. IRS-approved courses are updated each year, and new courses are continually added.
3. On-demand videos and materials to access
4. Fast reporting – We pride ourselves on submitting your approved CE credits directly to the IRS within 7 days.

Requirements

How do I participate in the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)

The Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) recognizes non-credentialed tax return preparers who are looking to enhance their professionalism. To qualify, follow these steps:
1. Continuing Education: Complete 18 hours of IRS-approved continuing education, including a six-hour federal tax law refresher course with a test. If you're exempt, complete 15 hours, including 3 hours of federal tax law updates.
2. PTIN Renewal: Renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for the next year.
3. Consent to Circular 230: Agree to follow the rules in Circular 230.
Once you finish these steps, you'll get an "Annual Filing Season Program – Record of Completion" from the IRS.

CLICK HERE to see the IRS FAQ for further details.
Do you need 15 hours (Exempt) or 18 hours (Non-Exempt) of Continuing Education?

Most people need 18 hours, which is Non-Exempt. You're Exempt if you fall under one of these top categories:
1. Passed the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test between November 2011 and January 2013.
2. Are in a state-based program with testing requirements (like Oregon, California, or Maryland).
3. Passed SEE (Special Enrollment Exam) Part I in the last three years.
To see the complete list of exemptions, review the following IRS document. CLICK HERE.
Here's a step-by-step guide to get an AFSP Record of Completion.
- Education Requirement: Complete 18 hours of continuing education from IRS-approved CE Providers, such as My Tax Courses Online, and includes the following requirements:
  1. Take a 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course from an IRS-approved provider like My Tax Courses Online. Pass the course's test.
  2. Complete 10 hours of additional training on federal tax law topics.
  3. Complete 2 hours of Ethics.
- Education Requirement: Exempt participants must complete 15 hours of continuing education from IRS-approved CE Providers, such as My Tax Courses Online, which includes the following requirements:
  1. Pass the 3-hour federal tax law update course.
  2. Complete 10 hours of extra training on federal tax law topics.
  3. Complete 2 hours of ethics training.
- Active PTIN: Make sure to renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Compliance Consent: Agree to follow the rules in Circular 230.
When and how will you receive your Record of Completion?

Your Record of Completion is issued to you once all requirements are completed, which includes renewing your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for the upcoming year and agreeing to the rules in Circular 230.
- If you have an online PTIN account, you will receive an email from taxpros@ptin.irs.gov with instructions on how to sign the Circular 230 consent and access your certificate.
- If you need an online PTIN account, you will receive a letter with instructions on completing the application process and obtaining your certificate.