Our 2025 15-Hour IRS-Approved Choose Your Package puts the power in your hands. This flexible bundle satisfies the Continuing Education requirements while giving you the freedom to select the courses that match your practice, your clients, and your goals.
Included in the package are 3 hours of Federal Tax Law Updates and 2 hours of Ethics, plus your choice of 10 hours of IRS-approved Federal Tax Law Topics. From advanced strategies to client pitfalls, choose the CE that makes sense for your real-world tax prep work.
Courses are taught by nationally recognized experts, including Dr. Bart Basi, Roman Basi, Jason Dinesen, Doug Stives, and Lacie Henson. Our easy-to-use all-video format features closed captions in both English and Spanish.
Course Titles Included in This Package
- 2 Hours of Ethics
- 3 Hours of Federal Tax Law Updates
Here Are Some of The Courses You Can Choose to Complete the 10 Hours of Federal Tax Law Topics
- 2025 Choice of Entity and Tax Issues
- 2025 Schedule C Updates for Income Tax Filings
- 2025 IRS Red Flags and Common Filing Errors
- 2025 How to Help Clients Who Haven’t Filed in Years
- 2025 Key Tax Law Changes – What’s In & What’s Out
- 2025 Installment Agreements and Offers In Compromise
- 2025 Exploring Credits & Deductions for Maximum Impact
- 2025 Essential Trust & Estate Tax Strategies to Protect Assets
- 2025 Your Top Tax Questions – Answered
- And More—covering a wide range of real-world issues and advanced tax topics
The learning objectives of this package are:
- Understand the latest IRS changes and how they affect 2025 tax returns.
- Define Circular 230 and its relevance to ethics in tax preparation.
- Identify ethical standards and conflict-of-interest rules for tax professionals.
- Strengthen your ability to spot red flags, avoid common errors, and resolve IRS issues for clients.
Benefits of Taking This Course
- Earn 15 hours of IRS-approved CE credit.
- Customize your learning with 10 hours of relevant topics.
- Get taught by nationally recognized experts in tax topics.
- Satisfy CE requirements and build your credentials.
- Courses are available 24/7, on-demand for your convenience.
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The benefits for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) participants are:
- 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.
- You will have certain representation rights for the tax returns you prepare and sign.
- You are dedicated to remaining current with changing tax laws.
- 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.
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By choosing My Tax Courses Online for your IRS-approved Continuing Education, you are:
- You can access courses taught by top tax professionals, including Dr. Bart Basi, Roman Basi, Laci Henson, Doug Stives, and more.
- IRS-approved courses are updated each year, and new courses are continually added.
- On-demand videos and materials to access
- Fast reporting – We pride ourselves on submitting your approved CE credits directly to the IRS within 7 days.
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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:
- 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.
- PTIN Renewal: Renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for the next year.
- 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.
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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:
- Passed the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test between November 2011 and January 2013.
- Are in a state-based program with testing requirements (like Oregon, California, or Maryland).
- 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.
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Here's a step-by-step guide to get an AFSP Record of Completion.
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Education Requirement: Complete 18 hours of continuing education from IRS-approved CE Providers, such as My Tax Courses Online, and includes the following requirements:
- 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.
- Complete 10 hours of additional training on federal tax law topics.
- Complete 2 hours of Ethics.
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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:
- Pass the 3-hour federal tax law update course.
- Complete 10 hours of extra training on federal tax law topics.
- Complete 2 hours of ethics training.
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Active PTIN: Make sure to renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
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Compliance Consent: Agree to follow the rules in Circular 230.
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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.
