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IRS-Approved CE Built Around Your Clients, Your Specialty, and Your Goals

Not every Enrolled Agent has the same clients, so why settle for a one-size-fits-all CE package?

The 2026 Enrolled Agent Choose Your 16-Hour Package gives you the flexibility to complete your CE requirements your way. You’ll start with the mandatory 2-hour Ethics course (Circular 230), then choose 14 hours of IRS-approved tax law courses that align with your niche, your client base, and the challenges you actually face during tax season.

This is continuing education designed for Enrolled Agents who want relevance, control, and real-world value, not just a checklist of hours.

How It Works

Step 1: Complete your required 2-hour Ethics course (included)
Step 2: Choose 14 hours of tax law courses from our expanding 2026 library
Step 3: Complete everything 100% online, on your schedule

Customize Your 14 Hours with High-Impact Course Options

Choose from a wide range of IRS-approved courses, including:

2026 Federal Tax Law Updates (3-hours) – Stay current on the latest changes affecting returns
2026 Smart 1099 Reporting Practices & Updates (2-hours) – Improve accuracy and reduce reporting errors
2026 Tax Season Problem-Solving (2-hours) – Handle complex client scenarios with confidence
2026 OBBBA Explained: Rules & Impacts (2-hours)– Understand how major tax law changes affect your clients
2026 Navigating Credits and Deductions Under the OBBBA (2-hours) – Maximize tax-saving opportunities
2026 Estate and Trust Tax Implications (2-hours)– Expand your expertise into higher-value services
2026 Common Tax Questions (1-hour) – Strengthen client communication and everyday decision-making
And more!

Learning Objectives

By completing your customized 16-hour Enrolled Agent CE package, you will be able to:

Apply ethical standards under Circular 230 in real-world scenarios
Select and apply tax law updates that directly impact your clients
Improve accuracy in reporting, including 1099 compliance
Navigate OBBBA changes and identify planning opportunities
Strengthen your ability to solve complex tax situations
Maximize credits and deductions based on current law
Dive into specialized tax areas like estates and trusts
Deliver more confident, informed guidance to your clients

Complete Your CE Your Way

With the 2026 Enrolled Agent Choose Your 16-Hour Package, you get the flexibility to learn what matters most, while still completing your required Ethics course and staying fully IRS-compliant.

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.