This is our most comprehensive and flexible continuing education option for Enrolled Agents. This IRS-approved 24-Hour Enrolled Agent CE Package is BRAND NEW for 2025 and designed to give you both structure and freedom in meeting your full-year CE requirements.
Every EA in this program will complete the 2-Hour Ethics: Understanding Circular 230 course. From there, you’ll hand-pick your remaining 22 hours from a wide range of electives covering advanced and in-demand topics.
Explore timely courses such as OBBBA Key Highlights and Changes, Real Estate Tax Laws & Depreciation, International Tax Essentials, Trust & Estate Planning, Child and Dependent Care Credits, and more. With real-world examples, expert instruction, and direct IRS CE reporting, this package delivers the control and flexibility you need to align your CE hours with your practice and your clients.
All courses are video-based and instructor-led, so you can complete them at your own pace, on your own schedule, from any device.
Learning Objectives
After completing this 24-hour package, Enrolled Agents will be able to:
- Implement Circular 230 standards for ethics and due diligence in tax practice.
Highlighted Course Options
In addition to the 2-Hour Ethics, choose 22 continuing education hours from these BRAND-NEW and popular courses:
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OBBBA Key Highlights and Changes – Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes deductions, credits, and compliance in 2025.
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Real Estate Tax Laws & Depreciation – Stay current on real estate taxation, including cost recovery rules and OBBBA-driven changes.
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International Tax Essentials – Master sourcing rules, reporting forms, and global compliance trends.
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Trust & Estate Tax Strategies – Strengthen client outcomes with asset protection and transfer planning.
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Child & Dependent Care Credits (Form 2441) – Navigate the latest rules and planning opportunities for families.
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IRS Red Flags & Common Filing Errors – Proactively spot audit triggers and mistakes.
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Installment Agreements & Offers in Compromise – Guide clients through collections options and IRS relief programs.
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Itemized Deductions with Case Studies – Apply deduction rules to real-world scenarios with confidence.
- And more.
With dozens of courses, you can fully customize your 24-hour requirement to match your needs.
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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.
