Connecticut Tax Preparer Continuing Education Requirements
Connecticut tax preparers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS).
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Requirements at a glance
What Connecticut requires of tax preparers
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Connecticut tax preparers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requires.
- 1 license class
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Connecticut tax preparers must cover
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
IRS AFSP: 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course with test
10 hours federal tax law
2 hours ethics
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Connecticut
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Connecticut tax preparer license.
Questions Connecticut tax preparers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Connecticut tax preparers need?
- Connecticut tax preparers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS).
- What topics are required for Connecticut tax preparers continuing education?
- Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requires coverage of: IRS AFSP: 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course with test; 10 hours federal tax law; 2 hours ethics.
- Is an exam required to renew a Connecticut tax preparers license?
- Yes — Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Connecticut tax preparers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Connecticut tax preparers licensing resources
- Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
The Connecticut board that licenses tax preparers and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Connecticut professionals choose us
Connecticut tax preparers CE, done right
Every tax preparers course is built to meet Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
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