NEW – IRS-Approved 16-Hour Enrolled Agent “Choose Your Package” CE
This flexible IRS-approved 16-Hour Continuing Education package is designed exclusively for Enrolled Agents (EAs) who want control over their learning while staying with IRS requirements. You’ll automatically receive the 2-Hour Ethics: Understanding Circular 230 course, then you select the remaining 14 hours from a wide range of expert-led, video-based courses.
From OBBBA Key Highlights and Changes and Choice of Entity strategies to International Tax Essentials and Trust & Estate Planning, you can tailor your continuing education to the clients you serve most. Every course is led by top industry instructors, with real-world examples and up-to-date analysis of the 2025 tax landscape.
All credits are reported directly to the IRS on your behalf. Study at your own pace, on any device, and satisfy your 16-hour CE requirement with confidence.
After completing this package, Enrolled Agents will be able to:
- Interpret and implement Circular 230 ethical requirements, including conflict of interest and due diligence standards.
- Master advanced topics that you choose, like OBBBA key updates and changes, international sourcing rules, trust & estate tax planning, itemized deductions, and child/dependent care credits.
- Strengthen client outcomes with targeted planning strategies, proactive compliance, and deeper technical knowledge.
Highlighted Elective Options
In addition to the required 2 hours of Ethics, choose 14 continuing education hours from these BRAND-NEW and popular electives:
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OBBBA Key Highlights and Changes – Stay ahead of sweeping changes in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Real Estate Tax Laws & Depreciation – Understand real estate taxation, including cost recovery rules and OBBBA adjustments.
- International Tax Essentials – Master sourcing rules, critical international forms, and global compliance trends.
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Trust & Estate Tax Strategies – Protect client assets with advanced planning techniques.
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IRS Red Flags & Common Filing Errors – Spot audit triggers before they become problems.
Tons of continuing education courses are available to fit your practice focus.
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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.
