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Oregon · Tax Preparers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Oregon Tax Preparer License

Oregon tax preparers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
September 30, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Oregon tax preparers holding a Licensed Tax Preparer license. Requirements are set by Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.

When to renew

Oregon tax preparers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is September 30, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (OR Tax Preparers: licenses expire Sept 30 annually (oregon.gov OBTP))

The continuing education Oregon requires

Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • ethics or professional conduct — at least 2 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon sets tax preparers requirements by license class (Licensed Tax Preparer). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is September 30, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners requires 30 hours every year, including ethics or professional conduct. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Oregon tax preparers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Oregon, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners

Oregon tax preparer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Oregon tax preparers need?
Oregon tax preparers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.
Which license classes does the Oregon tax preparers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Licensed Tax Preparer.
What topics are required for Oregon tax preparers continuing education?
Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners requires coverage of: ethics or professional conduct (2 hours).
Can Oregon tax preparers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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