Careers
Follow these steps
to become a registered tax preparer in California
01
Complete required education
Complete our self-study qualifying education course
and pass the course examination
02
Submit your application
Complete your California Registered Tax Preparer
application and create your online account at
www.ctec.org
03
Pass a background check
Complete the LiveScan process and pass your
background check
Complete the LiveScan and pass your
background check
04
Obtain a PTIN number
Apply for your personal taxpayer identification
number (PTIN) on the Intemal Revenue Service (IRS)
website at www.irs.gov/ptin
05
Purchase a surety bond
Purchase a valid tax preparer surety bond
06
Finalize your registration
Complete your online registration with the California
Tax Education Council (CTEC) at www.ctec.org
07
All done!
Youte done! You can now start preparing tax retums
for your clients
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