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  • 2019 Federal Tax Law Updates - (3 CE Hours of Federal Tax Law Updates)
  • 2019 Ethics Circular 230 (2 CE Hours of Ethics)
  • 2019 Proposed Regulations for IRC 199A (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2019 Business Structures, Small Business Taxes, & Estate Planning (3 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2019 Business Transactions and Federal Filings, Estate Taxes, Gift Taxes, and Trust Tax Return (3 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2019 Entity Selection, S-Corps, LLC's, Sole Propriertorship & Trusts (3 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2019 Healthcare, Deducations and Paying Family Members (3 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Ethics Circular 230 (2 CE Hours of Ethics)
  • 2018 Federal Tax Law Updates (3 CE Hours of Federal Tax Law Updates)
  • 2018 Deductions Update: Meals and Entertainment and Much More! (3 CE Hours of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Pass Through Deductions and the 199A, Entity Selection and How-to Advice Clients through an Audit (3 CE Hours of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Data and Cyber Security (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Financial Planning and Investments (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Healthcare Strategies (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Paying Family Members and Tax Rules for Education Expenses (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Critical Summary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to Businesses (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to individual Returns (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Form 1040, Form 706 Estate Tax after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2 CE Hours of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Tax Prep for Beginners and Home Office Deductions (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Form 1120 and the Changes on the TCJA (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 IRS Resolution and the Appeals Process (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Understanding Tax Implications of Retirement Plans and IRA's (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)
  • 2018 Freelance Income and Cryptocurrency Rules (1 CE Hour of Federal Tax Law Topics)

What is the benefit to me of participating in the Annual Filing Season Program (ASFP)?

  • Your name will be included in the Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications that will be available January.
  • You will have limited representation rights for returns you prepare and sign.
  • You will be encouraged to remain current with changing tax laws.
  • You will receive the AFSP – Record of Completion that shows clients and potential clients that you are a well-educated tax preparer who is dedicated to your chosen profession.

What is the deadline to complete the Annual Filing Season Program (ASFP)

The approved continuing education program must be completed within the calander year to qualify for the 2016 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 in order to ensure basic return preparer competency.

What are the requirements to achieve Annual Filing Season Program Completion?

Completion of courses from an IRS approved required will satisfy the completion. The yearly requirements for 2016 and beyond for Non-Exempt status tax preparers is 18 hours.  Which consists of a 6 hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR), 10 hours of federal tax law and 2 hours of ethics.  The yearly requirements 2016 and beyond for Exempt status tax preparers is 15 hours.  Which consists of 10 hours of federal tax law, 3 hours of tax law updates, and 2 hours of ethics

Who may participate in the program?

Anyone with a PTIN is eligible to participate in the program. Enrolled Agents, CPA’s and RTRP’s have an exempt status that will reduce the number of hours required.