2026 CTEC 20-Hour Continuing Education Bundle — Print Version

Prefer to study from a printed page? Get comprehensive continuing education with course materials mailed to you, so you can read, highlight, and make notes as you work through the lessons.

This 20-hour bundle combines federal tax updates, California tax differences, ethics, and detailed instruction on home sales and mortgage interest. Practical worksheets and flowcharts help you understand complicated topics and apply what you learn.

20 CE hours · Five included courses · Printed materials · Online exams

Designed for renewing CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs).

Study in Print. Complete Your Exams Online.

Work through the printed lessons at your own pace, away from the screen. Mark important passages, write notes, and revisit explanations as you study.

When you are ready, complete the final exams online. You do not need to mail your exam answers.

Printed course materials delivered by USPS
Allow 24–48 hours for processing and an additional 5–7 business days for delivery.

Order with the renewal deadline in mind
Allow time for shipping, study, exams, credit reporting, and registration renewal.

Your Required 20 Hours, in One Bundle

This bundle fulfills the continuing education component of your annual CTEC renewal. You must also complete your CTEC registration renewal, maintain a current PTIN and required surety bond, and pay applicable renewal fees.

2026 CTEC renewal deadline: October 31, 2026.

Complete your education early enough for your credits to be reported and your registration renewal to be completed.

Practical Tax Education You Can Work Through on Paper

Your continuing education should help you handle the questions behind the return.

A home sale may involve prior rental use. A refinance may require careful interest allocation. A California return may need adjustments to federal tax treatment.

Dedicated courses give these issues substantial attention. Printed explanations, worksheets, and flowcharts let you work through the details in the format you prefer.

What You’ll Learn

Ethics: Section 7216 Use and Disclosure Consents

2 hours · Ethics

Understand when taxpayer consent is necessary and how compliant consent forms support permitted uses and disclosures of taxpayer information.

2026 Federal Tax Update

3 hours · Federal tax law updates

Review important changes affecting individual and business clients, including deductions, retirement rules, depreciation, investment incentives, and planning considerations.

2026 California Differences

5 hours · California tax law

Identify differences between federal and California treatment involving income, credits, residency, community property, domestic partners, and military families.

Home Sale Complications

6 hours · Federal tax law

Work through gain calculations and home-sale exclusions, including situations involving rental use, home offices, divorce, and other special circumstances.

Home Mortgage Interest and Tracing

4 hours · Federal tax law

Determine how mortgage interest limits and allocation rules apply to refinancing, second homes, rental conversions, and the use of borrowed funds.

Developed by an Experienced Tax Educator

Lee Reams Sr., EA

Lee Reams Sr. develops professional tax education focused on explaining complex rules and their practical application. His courses help tax preparers connect technical requirements with the situations they encounter in client work.

How the Print Bundle Works

1. Purchase your bundle
Order all five courses in one package.

2. Receive your printed materials
Your course materials are mailed through USPS.

3. Study at your own pace
Read the lessons, work through the examples, and use the worksheets and flowcharts.

4. Complete your exams online
Pass the final exams, receive completion certificates, and have eligible completed credits reported.

Provide your correct name, CTEC ID, and PTIN so your education can be reported accurately. Verify that your completed hours appear in your CTEC account before renewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this the print version?

The course materials are mailed to you in printed form. You study from those materials and complete the final exams online.

Are the courses and hours the same as the online bundle?

Yes. Both versions contain the same five courses and provide 20 hours across the required federal tax, federal update, ethics, and California tax categories.

How long does delivery take?

Allow 24–48 hours for processing, followed by an additional 5–7 business days for USPS delivery. Plan ahead to leave enough time for studying, exams, reporting, and renewal.

Can I complete everything without internet access?

You can study the printed materials offline. Internet access is required to complete the online exams.

Who is this bundle designed for?

Existing CTEC Registered Tax Preparers completing their annual continuing education who prefer printed study materials.

Is this for first-time CTEC registration?

No. This is renewal continuing education. First-time applicants generally need a separate 60-hour qualifying education course and must complete CTEC’s other registration requirements.

What score do I need to pass?

A score of 70% or higher is required on the final exams. Unlimited retakes are included.

How long do I have to complete the courses?

The completion window is 12 months from purchase. Your annual CTEC renewal deadline still applies.

How are my credits reported?

Your education provider reports eligible completed credits. Supply your correct CTEC ID and PTIN, and confirm that your hours appear in your CTEC account before renewing.

Does completing this bundle renew my registration?

No. You must separately complete your CTEC registration renewal and satisfy the other renewal requirements.

What is the refund policy?

The bundle includes a 10-day money-back guarantee. Contact customer service at 1-800-384-1101 for assistance.

Your Preferred Study Format. Practical Tax Knowledge.

Complete your CTEC education with printed lessons you can highlight, annotate, and study on your schedule, supported by the convenience of online exams.

Order early to allow for delivery before the October 31, 2026, renewal deadline.

Questions about the print bundle? Call 1-800-384-1101.