How many hours of pre-license education does Oregon require for tax preparers?

80 hours for Licensed Tax Preparer; 40 hours for Registered Tax Aide; 15 hours for Licensed Tax Consultant, as set by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.

Is an exam required to get licensed in Oregon?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Oregon requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.

Can I complete these hours online?

Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

How to get a Licensed Tax Preparer license in Oregon

The Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners

Required hours by license class

Licensed Tax Preparer

80 required hours

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

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Source: Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners · verified 2026-09-03

Registered Tax Aide

40 required hours

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners · verified 2026-09-03

Licensed Tax Consultant

15 required hours

Who this applies to: not presently a Licensed Tax Preparer applying for Licensed Tax Consultant

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Oregon require for tax preparers?: 80 hours for Licensed Tax Preparer; 40 hours for Registered Tax Aide; 15 hours for Licensed Tax Consultant, as set by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.
Is an exam required to get licensed in Oregon?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Oregon requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
Can I complete these hours online?: Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Oregon tax preparers renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education — see Oregon tax preparers continuing education.