20-Hour Self-Study
Self-study course
Continuing education for California registered tax preparers renewing their training.
- 10 hours of federal tax law
- 3 hours of federal tax updates
- 2 hours of ethics
- 5 hours of California tax law
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Self-Study Courses
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60-Hour Self-Study
Self-study course
Self-study qualifying education for aspiring California registered tax preparers.
- 43 hours of federal tax law
- 2 hours of ethics
- 15 hours of California tax law
- Practice tax returns and online finals
Live Classes
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20-Hour Live Class
Live class
Continuing education for California registered tax preparers renewing their training.
- 10 hours of federal tax law
- 3 hours of federal tax updates
- 2 hours of ethics
- 5 hours of California tax law
60-Hour Live Class
Latino Tax Pro · Live class
Live qualifying education for aspiring California registered tax preparers.
- 43 hours of federal tax law
- 2 hours of ethics
- 15 hours of California tax law
- Practice tax returns and online finals
Additional Continuing Education
Annual Filing Season Program
Golden State Tax Training · Online
Federal continuing education for tax preparers participating in the AFSP.
- 10 hours of federal tax law
- 2 hours of ethics
- 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher
- Online materials and exam
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- 5 Hour California Tax Law
- 15 Hour California Qualifying Education
- 7200 & 7202 Form, Identity Theft & Due Diligence
- Accountable Reimbursement Plan
- Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR)
- Audit of Earned Income Credit / Child Tax Credit (EIC/CTC)
- Business Entities
- Business Income
- Cafeteria Plans and Fringe Benefits
- Capital Gains and Losses
- Child Tax Credit / Other Dependent Credit (CTC/ODC)
- Depreciation
- Ethics and the Circular 230
- Express Tax Course
- Extending and Amending the Federal Return
- Filing Status
- Income
- Interest and Dividends
- Introduction to the American Tax System
- Introductory Tax Course
- Itemized Deductions
- Other Taxes and Taxpayer Penalties
- SET YOUR MIND FOR SUCCESS
- Standard Deduction and Dependents
- Tax Credits and Payments
- Tax Preparation Course
Getting Started as a Tax Preparer in Nevada
1. Obtain your PTIN (IRS)
- No classes or exam required to obtain a PTIN.
- Apply online for your PTIN.
- 2026 fee: $18.75.
2. Obtain your EFIN (IRS)
- Needed if you want to electronically file tax returns through your own business.
- Apply to become an authorized e-file provider.
- Application is free.
- Fingerprinting and IRS background review may be required.
- Approval can take up to 45 days.
3. Nevada State Requirements
- Check whether you need to register as a Document Preparation Service with the Nevada Secretary of State.
- Business licensing and a surety bond may also be required.
Important: Nevada does not require a 60-hour tax preparation course, but training is highly recommended to learn how to prepare taxes correctly.
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