This IRS-approved 16-hour Enrolled Agent Continuing Education Package is designed for tax professionals who want to maintain their Enrolled Agent (EA) status and sharpen their expertise across multiple tax domains. With timely updates, expert-led insights, and real-world applications, this package helps you tackle the evolving tax landscape with confidence and precision.
All courses in this package are video-based, offering engaging, instructor-led content you can complete at your own pace. Once completed, we report your CE credits directly to the IRS, making your compliance process seamless and stress-free.
Ideal for EAs, this package includes 8 IRS-approved courses covering key areas, including ethics, 3 hours of tax law updates, red flags and common filing errors, non-filer strategies, and entity formation. Satisfy your CE requirements while deepening your professional knowledge and client value.
Package Includes:
1. 2025 Federal Tax Law Updates (3 Hours)
Stay up to date on the latest tax brackets, deductions, depreciation, EV credits, and IRS form changes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand 2025 tax brackets and inflation updates.
- Evaluate retirement contribution and credit changes.
- Track IRS changes in worker classification and reporting.
2. 2025 Ethics: Understanding Circular 230 (2 Hours)
Stay compliant with ethical standards and IRS regulations outlined in Circular 230.
Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the rules of Circular 230.
- Apply conflict of interest and due diligence best practices.
- Understand AFSP requirements and IRS enforcement protocols.
3. Choice of Entity and Tax Issues (2 Hours)
Learn how to guide clients through entity selection—S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, or Sole Proprietor—and the tax implications of each.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare key entity types and their tax characteristics.
- Advise clients based on tax advantages and limitations.
- Use case studies to evaluate entity outcomes.
4. 2025 Schedule C Updates for Income Tax Filings (2 Hours)
Master deductions, reporting, and compliance strategies for sole proprietors and small business clients.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand business vs. hobby classifications.
- Maximize business deductions and retirement planning.
- Avoid IRS red flags and strengthen audit defense.
5. 2025 IRS Red Flags & Common Filing Errors (2 Hours)
Identify audit triggers, common reporting mistakes, and advanced planning opportunities to protect clients.
Learning Objectives:
- Spot audit red flags and apply planning strategies.
- Stay current with 2024–2025 tax law changes.
- Navigate real estate, depreciation, and IRS procedures.
6. 2025 How to Help Clients Who Haven’t Filed in Years (2 Hours)
Provide effective strategies to bring non-filers back into compliance with minimized penalties.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify reasons for non-filing and assess risks.
- Structure resolutions including installment agreements.
- Use tools like transcript requests and penalty abatement.
7. 2025 Your Top Tax Questions – Answered (1 Hour)
Get clear answers to the most frequently asked tax questions by professionals, with real-world scenarios and tips.
Learning Objectives:
- Navigate top questions around deductions, rates, and compliance.
- Clarify self-employment taxes and audit strategies.
- Use real examples to improve client outcomes.
8. Key Tax Law Changes: What’s In & What’s Out (2 Hour)
Get expert analysis on recent and pending tax law updates, TCJA expirations, IRS audits, and planning strategies.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify significant law changes and planning opportunities.
- Understand IRS changes and evolving audit protocols.
- Plan proactively with midyear and future tax reform insights.
What is the benefit of participating in the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)?
- Your name is listed in the Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications that will be 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 clients and potential clients that you are a well-educated tax preparer who understands and implements the tax law updates that occur each year.
What is the deadline to complete the Annual Filing Season Program (ASFP)
The approved continuing education program must be completed within the calendar year to qualify for the filing season.
What is the future of this program?
The Annual Filing Season Program will be an interim step to help taxpayers and encourage education for unenrolled tax return preparers. The IRS continues to pursue legislative authority to mandate a continuing competency program. In the meantime, the IRS will administer a uniform voluntary examination in future years to ensure basic return preparer competency.
What are the requirements for the Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion?
- Completion of courses from an IRS-approved provider, like My Tax Courses Online, will satisfy the completion.
- The yearly requirement for Exempt status tax preparers is 15 hours. This consists of 10 hours of federal tax law continuing education credits, 3 hours of tax law updates, and 2 hours of ethics.
- The yearly requirement for Non-Exempt status tax preparers is 18 hours. This consists of a 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course and test, 10 hours of federal tax law continuing education credits, and 2 hours of ethics credits.
- For more information, please view the following IRS document. CLICK HERE.
Who may participate in the program?
- Anyone with a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) is eligible to participate in the Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion program.
- Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and RTRPs have an exempt status that will reduce the number of hours required.
- CLICK HERE to see the IRS FAQ for further details.
