2026 Tax Course Schedule Available May 1, 2026

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Become A Tax Preparer!

California requires Tax Preparers to complete a CTEC approved 60-Hour Qualifying Education Course prior to registering as a Tax Preparer. Our course is designed to meet the requirements of California Tax Preparer Education.

2026 Class Schedule (AVAILABLE MAY 1ST 2026)

60-Hour CTEC Qualifying Education Course

Pay as little as $389 to register and make payments on the rest!


This course is for anyone who wants to become a California Tax Preparer. Includes: E-book; Access to online student portal that has unlimited videos, quizzes, and practice returns for 1-year; Virtual link if unable to attend in person.


In this class you will learn: Line-by-line instructions on how to prepare federal and CA state taxes; Taxable vs Non-Taxable Income; Credits and Deductions; Rental Income; and Small Business Taxes for Sole Proprietors and Single Member LLCs.


Session 1 Online Live-Instructor 8 weeks:  

Dates: TBA   

Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm

Cost: $869 ($989 after 9/1/26)


Session 2 In-Person 8 weeks: 

Dates: TBA   

Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm-8:30pm

Cost: $869 ($989 after 9/1/26)



Self-Study (60-Hour CTEC)

Includes eBook, Student Portal, and four 30-min instructor sessions

Cost: $399 ($449 after 9/1/26)

Register - 60-Hour CTEC

Business Entities Workshop

This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare corporation taxes and get familiar with taxation of Business Entities. 


This course will cover the following topics:

  • Overview of Business Entities and Formation
  • S Corporations (1120S) vs. C Corporations (1120)
  • Taxation of Partnerships (1065) and Multi-Member LLCs
  • Financial Statements and its Impact on Business Taxes
  • Taxation of Non-profit Organizations (990)


Session 1 In-person (Limited Seats)

Dates: TBA

Cost: $369 ($489 after 9/1/26) 


Session 2: In-Person (Limited Seats)

Dates: TBA

Cost: $369 ($489 after 9/1/26)


Current students receive additional $25 off

Register -Business Workshop

20-Hour CTEC Continuing Education Course

20-Hour CTEC Continuing Education Course

This course is designed for individuals who are registered Tax Preparers and need to renew with CTEC. 


Includes: 

  • 4-weeks of learning and live-instructor support 
  • E-book (Physical textbook available for purchase)
  • 1-yr access to online student portal 


You will learn the following topics: Ethics & Due Diligence; In-depth review of 1040 & 540; Tax Credits and Deductions; Itemized Deductions; Adjustments and Write-Offs; Deeper dive into Business Formation and Small Business Taxes (Schedule C), and Updates.


Session 1 Online Live-Instructor:

Dates: TBA   

Days/Times: TBA

Cost: $569 ($689 after 8/1/26)


Session 2 In-Person:  (Closed)

Dates: TBA   

Days/Times: TBA

Cost: $569 ($689 after 8/1/26)


Self-Study (20-Hour CTEC)

Includes eBook, Student Portal, and two 30-min instructor sessions

Cost: $269 ($489 after 9/1/26)


Register 20-Hour CTEC

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