Every California tax preparer must complete 20 hours of continuing education per year in order to keep the CTEC registration current. You can face fines of up $5,000 per incident if you do taxes for pay without current CTEC registration. Completing your annual course helps you stay compliant, while also updating and refreshing you for the tax season ahead.

Our 20 hour CTEC & IRS course is unique and popular for two main reasons: 1) it's developed by real tax preparers who actually work with real clients, and 2) it's not insanely boring like so many other tax education products. In fact, it's rather entertaining at times, if we do say so ourselves. Our perspective is unique, and we focus on creating great value for you.

Yes. You read the textbook, watch the videos, take the test, and get instant scoring, all online. With the Forever Edition Membership, we also provide three live online training webinars, with full question & answer.

Nope!  It's all done online.

Yes!  All quizzes and exams are open book.  And all the answers to all the questions are in the book.

Yes!  We utilize a "mix" of PDF textbook chapters, short video training episodes, and interactive questions to create a robust learning experience.

And that's OK!  That's why we have two options: The One Time, with no annual automatic charge, and the Forever Edition, with one small annual automatic charge.  Just choose whichever option you prefer, it's all good! :)

In order to provide you with the most updated information, some of the Forever Edition bonuses come out closer to tax season, while some are available instantly.  As a Forever Edition Member, you'll receive notifications when new Forever Edition Bonuses are posted.  And, since your course access doesn't expire, you can log in at anytime to view those additional bonus trainings!

We conduct three main "versions" of this course: the July 1 release, a September update, and then a January update (right before tax season).  Forever Edition Members get access to every updated version, when it comes out.  This allows you to "pick up" all the new changes throughout the year without paying for extra courses before tax season!

1. Learn the new federal and California tax updates and changes for tax year 2021.
2. Identify the updates and changes that most impact your clients.
3. Communicate updates and changes to your clients in a way that they can understand, that makes you look great.

This course is designed for existing tax preparers who are registered with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).  While anyone can take the course just to get the training provided, CTEC tax preparers are the intended audience, as this course will satisfy all your annual CE hours required for both CTEC and IRS.  This course assumes that you already have a basic level of tax knowledge, such as completing a Basic Income Tax Course.

If you are not yet a CTEC tax preparer, and want to become one, click here to view our "Become a Tax Preparer" 60 Hour CTEC Course. 

If you are unsure of your registration status with CTEC, click here to view the CTEC website so that you can check your status and/or learn about CTEC's rules.

Yes, we sure do! It comes out after the English version so we can build in time to translate everything. We are committed to providing tax education in both English and Spanish. Buy here (anticipated release date for this year's Spanish version course is September 1, 2021).

Absolutely.  We offer a 14-Day No Hassle Money Back Guarantee on this course! The only exception is if we have already reported your hours.  If we have reported either your CTEC or IRS hours, there are no refunds whatsoever, even if you're within the 14 day period.

If you already have a Forever Edition Membership from a previous year, our system won't allow you to buy it again; the system will tell you that you're already enrolled.  To check your membership status, click here to log in to your Pronto Tax School Account.  If you see a course in your Dashboard called "Forever Edition Bonuses," you're already a Forever Edition Member.  You don't need to buy or do anything, your new course will just automatically show up in your account on July 1.

We only want you to be a Member if you want to be a Member.  You can cancel anytime!  Either visit this page to cancel, or email support@prontotaxschool.com stating that you want to cancel.  You'll then receive a notification that your Membership has been canceled and no charge will appear on your card.

Yes, you can contact support@prontotaxschool.com if you'd like to upgrade.  We do not provide refunds / credit back the "difference" between the One Time Purchase and the Forever Edition.  If you're pretty sure you want the Forever Edition, would be a good idea to just get it now.  You can always cancel the membership later if you want to cancel.  This way you know you are getting the best deal possible. 

No.  To get CE as an EA, please go to www.courses.prontotaxschool.com  and find our "CE for EAs" package of courses.

No.  To get CPE as an CPA, please go to www.courses.prontotaxschool.com  and find our "CPE for CPAs" package of courses.

We support Members primarily via fast response email support.  You can ask questions or get support by emailing support@prontotaxschool.com.  Every email you send creates a 'ticket' on our system that must be resolved and this makes sure that we take care of every single need that you have.  We also conduct phone support at 310-422-1283.

Yes, we know, the name "Pronto" may not be overly fancy :)

Rest assured, however, that we have undergone extensive and rigorous processes to earn approval from CTEC, IRS, and NASBA.

Click here to view our CTEC approved provider info, our provider number with CTEC is 6201.

Click here to view our IRS approved provider info, our provider number with IRS is MPMDK.

Click here to view our NASBA approved provider info, our sponsor number with NASBA is 143984.