Promoting Proficiency and Professionalism
Since 1997, the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) has been a steadfast guardian of California taxpayers. Established by the state legislature, the Council is committed to upholding the standards of tax preparation and protecting taxpayers.
Our Mission
and Establishment
The Council continues to focus on the protection of taxpayers by enforcing strict standards for nonexempt tax preparers.
Why California Tax Preparation and Compliance Matters
This registration not only signifies compliance with state law, it also represents a commitment to maintaining high standards of industry knowledge and professionalism.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of volunteers appointed by qualified organizations. All inquiries should be directed to the CTEC Administrator.
The Council is composed of appointed individuals from qualified organizations and six elected CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs).
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CTEC Officers
C. Lester Crawford, CRTP
Fernando E. Angell, CRTP
Ray Davis
CTEC Directors at Large
Michael Carr, CRTP
Aaron Chambers, CRTP
Karen De Vaney, CRTP
Susie DiMaggio, EA
Kaya Klotzek, ATP, CRTP, RSSA
Tom O’Saben, EA
Robert Ovalle
Lee Reams, Sr., BSME, EA
Jodi A. Runyan-Schechter, CRTP
Yvette Rupp, CRTP
Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meeting agenda is posted 10 days before the meeting date.
For inquiries about attending the meeting, contact Amanda Harden at (877) 850-2832 or by email at aharden@ctec.org.
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Qualified Organizations
The Council is composed of appointed individuals from qualified organizations and six elected CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs).
- A single nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code made up of not more than one representative from each California nonprofit corporation in good standing that chooses to participate in the council and that represents tax preparers, enrolled agents, attorneys, or certified public accountants with a membership in California of at least 400 in each of the previous three calendar years.
- A single organization made up of not more than one representative from each for-profit tax preparation corporation in good standing that chooses to participate in the council and that had at least 400 employees or franchisees, which number can include the employees of a franchisee, in California during the previous calendar year and that has been operating in California for the last three years.
(d) “Council” means the California Tax Education Council that is a single nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code made up of not more than one representative from each California nonprofit corporation in good standing that chooses to participate in the council and that represents tax preparers, enrolled agents, attorneys, or certified public accountants with a membership in California of at least 400 in each of the previous three calendar years, and not more than one representative from each for-profit tax preparation corporation in good standing that chooses to participate in the council and that had at least 400 employees or franchisees, which number can include the employees of a franchisee, in California during the previous calendar year and that has been operating in California for the last three years.
CTEC Administrator
The Council contracts with Advocation Strategies to provide administrative services. All inquiries should be directed to the administrator.
Tabitha Bolkish
- Voice: (877) 850-2832
- Fax: (877) 851-2832
Committees
The Council consists of multiple committees to carry out daily tasks.
