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MD Registered Tax Preparer CE Package - Meets AFSP CE Requirements 2-hrs MD Tax-Related Subjects, 2-Hr Ethics, 9-Hr Federal Tax Law Updates, 4-Hr Federal Tax Topics

17.0$52.95

MD Registered Tax Preparer 1040 Basics CE Package 2-Hr MD tax-related subjects, 2-Hr Ethics, 12-Hr Federal Tax Topics

16.0$49.95

MD Registered Tax Preparer Retirement Income Taxation CE Package 2-Hr MD tax-related subjects, 2-Hr Ethics, 12-Hr Federal Tax Topics

16.0$49.95

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Maryland Tax Topics Meets 2 hours of the 4 hour Maryland tax-related subjects

2.0$15.95

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Circular 230 in Action

2.0$15.95

EITC Due Diligence

2.0$15.95

Practice Before the IRS

2.0$15.95

Tax Return Preparer Ethical Issues

2.0$15.95

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2025 Annual Tax Season Update

9.0$40.45

2025 Federal Income Tax Changes

5.0$22.45

Federal Tax Updates - Partnership Tax new!

2.0$15.95

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Affordable Care Act—Employer Mandate

2.0$15.95

Business Property: Gain, Loss, and Other Issues

2.0$15.95

Corporations, Partnerships, and Other Business Entities--Introduction

2.0$15.95

Home Office Deduction

2.0$15.95

Inflation Reduction Act

2.0$15.95

Introduction to Rental Properties

2.0$15.95

IRS Dirty Dozen - Annual List of Scams and Schemes

3.0$17.95

Managing Client Vehicle Expenses and Tax Credits new!

6.0$26.95

Navigating Form 1040 Schedule C

3.0$17.95

Schemes, Scams, and Swindles: The Danger of Ponzi Schemes

2.0$15.95

Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction

3.0$17.95

Tax Treatment of Sickness and Injury Plans new!

3.0$17.95

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Child and Dependent Care Credit new!

1.0$14.95

Filing Status and Dependents

2.0$15.95

Inflation Reduction Act

2.0$15.95

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1040 Income Adjustments

2.0$15.95

1040 Schedule A

2.0$15.95

1040 Schedules B and D

2.0$15.95

Affordable Care Act--Individual Provisions

2.0$15.95

Charitable Donations - Cash and Noncash

3.0$17.95

Child and Dependent Care Credit new!

1.0$14.95

Earned Income Tax Credit

3.0$17.95

Education Tax Benefits

4.0$19.95

Filing Status and Dependents

2.0$15.95

Form 1040 Part 1: Filing Status, Exemptions and Income

4.0$19.95

Form 1040 Part 2: Investment, Retirement and Benefit Income

4.0$17.95

Form 1040 Part 4: Adjustments, Deductions, Tax, and Credits

3.0$17.95

Gigs and Taxes

1.0$14.95

Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions

4.0$17.95

Individual Income Tax Credits and Due Diligence new!

5.0$22.45

Inflation Reduction Act

2.0$15.95

IRS Collections & Installment Arrangements

2.0$15.95

IRS Dirty Dozen - Annual List of Scams and Schemes

3.0$17.95

Keeping Taxpayer Data Secure

2.0$15.95

Managing Client Vehicle Expenses and Tax Credits new!

6.0$26.95

Navigating an IRS Tax Audit

3.0$17.95

Residential Rental Properties new!

4.0$17.95

Schemes, Scams, and Swindles: The Danger of Ponzi Schemes

2.0$15.95

Section 1031 Real Property Like-Kind Exchanges

4.0$17.95

Tax Cuts & Jobs Act - Individual Tax Preparation new!

3.0$17.95

Tax Treatment of Sickness and Injury Plans new!

3.0$17.95

Virtual Currency Transactions and Form 1040

2.0$15.95

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Essential SECURE Act 2.0: What’s Changed and Why It Matters

4.0$17.95

Estate, Gift, Trust, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes

7.0$31.45

Form 1040 Part 2: Investment, Retirement and Benefit Income

4.0$17.95

Retirement Plans, Pensions, and Annuities new!

3.0$17.95

Tax Treatment of Individual Retirement Arrangements

2.0$15.95

Tax Treatment of Life Insurance Proceeds

2.0$15.95

Unlocking Tax Savings for Federal Retirees

3.0$17.95

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Form 1040 Part 3: Property Income

3.0$17.95

Information Security: Malware Trends and Mitigation Strategies

6.0$26.95

Information Security: Basic Safeguards for Practitioners

6.0$26.95

Residential Rental Properties new!

4.0$17.95

Virtual Currency Transactions and Form 1040

2.0$15.95

Tax RepresentationHoursPrice

IRS Collections & Installment Arrangements

2.0$15.95

IRS Dirty Dozen - Annual List of Scams and Schemes

3.0$17.95

Navigating an IRS Tax Audit

3.0$17.95

Schemes, Scams, and Swindles: The Danger of Ponzi Schemes

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Maryland Board Tax Preparer CE Requirements

IRS Provider Number: RPBX8

Maryland Acceptance: WebCE courses are approved by the IRS and therefore are accepted for continuing education hours by the MD Board of Individual Tax Preparers.

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What are the Tax Continuing Education requirements for Maryland Board?

16 hours over the 2 year renewal period

Note for Maryland Board Registered Tax Preparers participating in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program - Record of Completion (AFSP - RoC): Maryland Board Registered Tax Preparers are considered exempt from completing a 6 hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course as part of the AFSP - RoC. However, if you wish to participate will need to complete the annual CE requirement and consent to the Circular 230 obligations at PTIN renewal to be granted the Record of Completion.

Learn more about the IRS AFSP - Record of Completion.

Are there any subject area requirements for Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE?

Maryland State Tax Topics: Minimum 4 hours
Ethics: 2 hours of the 4 Maryland State Tax Topics hours may be satisfied with either a federal or a state course in Ethics

When does Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE have to be completed?

Every 2 years from the date of issuance

Can Tax CE/CPE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be taken for credit more than once in a reporting period.

Can Tax CE/CPE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

Excess hours earned in a CE cycle may not be carried forward to a subsequent CE cycle.

What is the Maryland Board Tax Preparer renewal process?

Complete CE requirements
Renew Maryland Registration
Renew PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) at IRS.gov/ptin
PTINs must be renewed annually by 12/31

What are the WebCE Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE course requirements?

WebCE courses are online IRS-approved self-study courses with non-monitored open-book final exams.Students should read through course material then complete exam.
Passing score: 70%
If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

What is the access period for WebCE Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise posted on the course description page and student dashboard. Due to regulatory guidelines, access to courses CANNOT BE EXTENDED past 12 months from the original date of purchase.

How often does WebCE report Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE course completions?

WebCE reports course completions electronically to the IRS every business day. MD Preparers will report their CPE hours at renewal and if chosen for an audit must submit the certificates of completion.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Maryland Board Continuing Education courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. MD Tax Preparers should keep all certificates of completion for a minimum of 4 years for auditing purposes.

What are the Maryland Board Tax CE/CPE requirements for non-residents?

All persons who are registered to provide individual tax preparation services in the state of Maryland, are required to complete Maryland Tax Continuing Education Hours.

Who to contact for additional questions

Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers

Phone: 410-260-7424
Mailing Address:
Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers,
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 121,
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: DLOPLTaxPrep-LABOR@maryland.gov
Website: Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers

IRS PTIN Info

Website: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last updated on 12/21/2023

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