Tax Preparer Flash Cards Introduction –
Study for CTEC & Certification
What is the purpose of the 60-hour CTEC course? - ANSWER ✨✔---To educate preparers on tax
law, forms (W-2, W-4, 1040, etc.), filing processes, small business tax topics, and recent law changes.
Are review questions in the course graded? - ANSWER ✨✔---No, they are for practice only and are
open book.
What is required to pass the final exam? - ANSWER ✨✔---Score 70% (182/260 questions). It's open
book and unlimited retakes are allowed.
What happens after passing the course? - ANSWER ✨✔---You get a Certificate of Completion and
IRSTaxTraining notifies CTEC. You have 18 months to register with CTEC.
What must you complete to register with CTEC? - ANSWER ✨✔---Online application, Live Scan
background check, $5,000 bond, IRS PTIN, and pay $102 fee.
When does your CTEC registration expire if you register before November 1? - ANSWER ✨✔---It
expires October 31 of the same year.
How many hours of continuing education are required after initial registration? - ANSWER ✨✔---
20 hours per year from a CTEC-approved provider.
Study for CTEC & Certification
What is the purpose of the 60-hour CTEC course? - ANSWER ✨✔---To educate preparers on tax
law, forms (W-2, W-4, 1040, etc.), filing processes, small business tax topics, and recent law changes.
Are review questions in the course graded? - ANSWER ✨✔---No, they are for practice only and are
open book.
What is required to pass the final exam? - ANSWER ✨✔---Score 70% (182/260 questions). It's open
book and unlimited retakes are allowed.
What happens after passing the course? - ANSWER ✨✔---You get a Certificate of Completion and
IRSTaxTraining notifies CTEC. You have 18 months to register with CTEC.
What must you complete to register with CTEC? - ANSWER ✨✔---Online application, Live Scan
background check, $5,000 bond, IRS PTIN, and pay $102 fee.
When does your CTEC registration expire if you register before November 1? - ANSWER ✨✔---It
expires October 31 of the same year.
How many hours of continuing education are required after initial registration? - ANSWER ✨✔---
20 hours per year from a CTEC-approved provider.
