Get Your CTEC & IRS AFSP
Continuing Education Hours Done
The Fun and More Profitable Way. PRONTO!
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Knock Out Both Your CTEC and Your IRS Hours with one relevant, convenient, NOT BORING update & refresher course.
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Trusted and Enjoyed by thousands of CTEC Tax Preparers since 2011. Proven track record!
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Created by Actively Working Tax Pros. Who creates these other courses? Are they actively working tax pros who do tax returns for real clients? 🤔
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The Ultimate Convenience. No missed classes. Learn anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
See what our CTEC Members have to say:
Over 1,000 Real Customer Reviews of the 20 Hour CTEC Course (Average 4.7 out of 5 stars)
Another painless experience!
Entertaining lesson!
Very thorough and not boring!
Test was user friendly, easy to navigate and all the reading material at your fingertips.
Overall interesting and engaging content, I would recommend this program to colleagues.
I have taken many CTEC courses in the past, but this is the best.
Meet Your Instructor:
ANDY FRYE, EA
– Founder and CEO, Pronto Tax School, Inc.
Andrew Freiburghouse, known as Andy Frye in "Tax World," is a tax consultant and Enrolled Agent (E.A.) licensed to represent taxpayers before all levels of the IRS.
Andy started his tax career as a tax preparer at Pronto Income Tax of California, Inc., a third-generation family business with multiple locations based in Southern California.
After preparing more than 10,000 tax returns and developing extensive employee training programs within his family business, Andy founded Pronto Tax School, Inc., an online training company that educates and empowers tax professionals and taxpayers nationwide.
Pronto Tax School is an IRS-approved education provider that offers credentialing and continuing education certificate programs, as well as career advancement and business development training.
Andy is a graduate of Santa Clara University, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and The School of Tax Business Hard Knocks.
He insists on keeping himself at least halfway entertained during these courses, in hopes of keeping YOU at least halfway entertained.
Find a plan that’s right for you:
Both options come with a rock solid 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
(except if your hours have already been reported to CTEC or IRS).
The One-Time Purchase
20 HOUR CTEC COURSE
$88
charged one-time
Best Choice for Tax Pros Seeking an Efficient, High-Quality, Low-Cost CTEC & IRS Hours Online Tax Course Solution
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CTEC and IRS Approved Course
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Not Ridiculously Boring! (Warning: you may actually enjoy your CE this year!)
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Satisfies Your 20 Hour CTEC Renewal Education Requirement
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Meets IRS Requirements for AFSP Credential for CTEC Tax Preparers
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All the Tax Updates You Need to Know
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120 Days of 24/7 Online Course Access
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Printable PDF of Course Textbook
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Instant Online Scoring
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Fast Response Email & Phone Support
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Hours Reported Within 10 Minutes of Course Completion (average)
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Email Notification to You When Hours Are Reported
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Created By Tax Pros For Tax Pros
The Forever Edition
20 HOUR CTEC COURSE
$77
auto-charged once
per year, cancel anytime
Best Choice for Tax Pros Seeking to Gain an Advantage Over Your Competitors and Thrive in the New Era of Tax While Satisfying CTEC and IRS Hours
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Everything You Get in the One-Time Purchase, Plus:
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Your Course Access Never Expires, Access Anytime!
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Lock-In Today's Price Forever (same price every year)
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Subscription Auto-Renews Once Per Year (June 30)
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Cancel Anytime, Never Any Obligation to Renew
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Multiple Course Version Updates Throughout the Year
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The Famous "Right-Before-Tax-Season Newsletter" with All the Last Minute Changes
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Printable Review & Exam Questions
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Updated By-the-Form Price List for 2020 Tax Year
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Audio version of the Federal Tax Update Chapter (listen in your car!)
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Past 2 year's course textbooks included for reference
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Exclusive video training: "How to Compete and Win Against the Do-It-Yourself Tax Software Robots."
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Exclusive video training: "Tax Season Traps to Avoid."
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Exclusive video training: "Step-by-Step Walk Through of Preparing an S Corporation (1120S) Tax Return."
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Exclusive video training: "Immigration Tax Issues."
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Exclusive video training: "Updating Your Pricing for the New Era of Tax."
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Exclusive Video Training: "Electric Vehicle Credit Tutorial."
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Exclusive Video Training: "How to Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent."
Watch How Easy It Is to Use Our Online Course System:
Why We Recommend the Forever Edition:
If you plan to continue being a CTEC tax preparer, we do recommend the Forever Edition Membership. That Membership allows us to give you a lot more value, at a lower price, while locking your price for life. You can cancel anytime and there is never any obligation to renew.
Every growing business at some point faces a choice: you can either focus on being the cheapest, or you can focus on being the best. We have made our choice (Option #2) and we will continue to invest extensive resources into improving our products and services every single year, because we know that's what our Members need from us.
The Forever Edition allows us to keep improving this product, without raising prices on our thousands of Loyal CTEC Members who use this course every year.
CTEC Forever Edition Members are the Rock upon which Pronto Tax School is built. We greatly appreciate your support of our efforts to make sure ALL tax preparers have access to high quality, low cost tax trainings that makes your life as a tax pro easier and more profitable.
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about this course:
What is the purpose of taking a 20 hour CTEC-approved and IRS-approved continuing education course?
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.
Why should I choose the Pronto Tax School Renew CTEC 20 Hour Continuing Education Course over other 20 hour tax preparer continuing education courses?
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.
Can I take your 20 hour CTEC-approved tax course online?
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.
I don't want any recurring charge on my credit card.
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! :)
I logged into my course and I don't see all the extra stuff listed under the Forever Edition Membership? Live training webinars, etc.
In order to provide you with the most updated information, some of the Forever Edition bonuses are 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!
You mention that the Forever Edition Membership includes "multiple course version" updates. What does that mean?
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!
What about the AFSP credential? Is that included?
Yes! If you take this course and want the AFSP credential, you got it. Keep in mind, this course is only for California tax professionals. If you are based in another state, please take our AFSP course.
Why did you change your online learning system? The old system at RenewCTEC.com was working fine for me.
We get it, change is not always easy. As we have grown our membership, we outgrew our old platform, there were too many technical glitches. The new system is a much improved and more stable online learning platform.
Thank you to all our thousands of loyal RenewCTEC.com members and rest assured the best is yet to come!
Do you provide a Spanish version of the course?
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, 2020).
What if I need a refund?
We offer a 14-Day No-Hassle Money-Back Guarantee on the online 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 refund period.
How do I know if I already have a Forever Edition Membership?
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.
How do I cancel my Forever Edition Membership?
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.
Can I upgrade to the Forever Edition if I purchase the One Time now?
This is something that we are working on now with our development team. We expect to have a way to do that sometime soon. In the meantime, if you're pretty sure you want the Forever Edition, would be a good idea to just get it now. You can always cancel later if you want to cancel. This way you know you are getting the best deal possible.
How can I contact Pronto before I buy or if I need help?
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 and you can also send a text message to that number.
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