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The 2024/2025 late renewal registration cycle for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs) starts November 1, 2024 and ends January 15, 2025.

Click here  --> CRTP Login to renew your late registration

 

If a CRTP does not renew their registration by the late renewal date of January 15, 2025, they will need to submit a new application, retake the 60-hour qualifying education course from a CTEC-approved provider, pass a criminal background check, have a valid PTIN, have a valid $5,000 tax preparer bond, and register as a new CRTP.

 

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Find/Verify a Tax Preparer - An individual preparing taxes for a fee may also be a licensed CPA with the California Board of Accountancy (www.dca.ca.gov/cba), an Enrolled Agent (www.irs.gov), or an attorney (www.calbar.ca.gov). You may wish to check the websites indicated to be sure the individual in question is not a CPA, EA or attorney, and, therefore, exempt from registering with CTEC. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact CTEC.


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