How does the course work?
This is how the course works…Go to the course website, click the “Buy Now,” button and follow the instructions on the screen. If you do not have a Pay pal account, you will need to set up one. (A Pay pal account is absolutely free.) Once your course is paid for, you will receive an e-mail. Please check your JUNK or SPAM mail, often our e-mails are directed to those areas because we are not in your address or contact area. The e-mail may look like a Pay pal receipt but you will see “MATERIAL ATTACHED” in the subject header. You will have links to the publications, an attachment of the course exam, answer sheet and course evaluation. The exam is open book and open notes. Fill in the answers on the answer sheet, complete the course evaluation and fax to the number listed on the answer sheet.
What is the difference between A+ Tax Educators and the other courses?
There is no difference between our course and any other. Our course is approved by CTEC and meets all of their standards. You can take this course at your own pace. It is the same as any live course. You have 6 months to answer the 538 question exam which is open-note and open-publications.
I paid for the course. How do I get my materials?
If you purchase the 60-hour course for $166.99, you will receive an e-mail with your course materials attached. The e-mail will come from myaccountantsandiego@sbcglobal.net Sometimes the e-mail will be misdirected to the buyer’s junk or spam folder. Please check your folder. If you have not received your materials after 24 hours, e-mail myaccountantsandiego@sbcglobal.net to find out if there is a problem.
If you purchased the 60-hour course for $241.99 you will receive hard copies of all course material by US Mail in 5 to 7 days. If you have not received your materials after 10 days, send e-mail to myaccountantsandiego@sbcglobal.net so we can resolve the problem.
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What happens after I take the course?
Once you complete the course, it normally takes 48 hours for A+ to grade your exam. We grade on a pass or fail basis. You are allowed to miss 162 questions and still pass the course. If you fail, you will receive a second chance to pass the exam. When you pass, we key your information into the CTEC database. You will receive a Certificate of Completion either by US mail or fax. You will need to purchase an insurance bond. A+ recommends www.simplebond.com because Simplebond has access to A+’s database. Just enter in “A+” in the Simplebond reference code area on their site. Once you have your bond information, you can register with CTEC online at www.ctec.org or by US Mail.
Is the exam hard?
The exam requires basic math and reading skills. It consists of 538 questions. If you have worked with taxes before, you may not need to reference the publications as frequently.
What is a CRTP?
A CRTP is a CTEC registered tax preparer. A CRTP has met all of CTEC’s requirements by taking an approved 60-hour course initially and all required 20-hour continuing education courses, has the required insurance bond, and is up to date on the annual CTEC fees.
What type of job can I get after becoming a CRTP?
You may qualify for an entry level position at tax practices in the state of California. For CRTPs with years of experience, you may qualify for a higher level position.
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I have prepared taxes for years, why am I required to take the 60 hour course?
In 1996 the California Legislature passed the Tax Preparers Act, Business and Professions Code 22250-22259, which regulates tax preparers.
A tax preparer is defined as “a person who, for a fee, assists with or prepares tax returns for another person or who assumes final responsibility for completed work on a return on which preliminary work has been done by another person, or who holds himself or herself out as offering those services.”
When a person prepares a tax return, for a fee, without the appropriate lawful designation, he or she could be cited and fined up to $5,000 for each illegally prepared tax return. According to California Business and Professions Code 22253.2, the Franchise Tax Board may notify the California Tax Education Council when it identifies an individual who has violated the law. The Franchise Tax Board pursuant to an agreement with the California Tax Education Council, may do any of the following: (1) Cite individuals preparing tax returns in violation of subdivision (a) Section 22253. (2) Levy a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. (3) Issue a cease and desist order, which shall remain in effect until the individual has come into compliance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 22253. Visit www.ctec.org for more details.
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