2026 CTEC Renewal Registration Deadlines

The 2026 "soft deadline" for returning CTEC preparers is going to be October, 31st, 2025. The cost of renewal is $33 dollars if completed by the soft deadline.

CTEC renewal November 1st-January 15th will be $33 plus an additional $55 late fee. This is the hard deadline for returning CTEC preparers who have completed the 20-Hour CTEC Continuing Education Course.

Failure to renew your CTEC registration for 2026 by January 15th, 2026 will result in the CTEC preparer being required to complete the entire 60-Hour CTEC Qualifying Education Course as a new preparer in order to get registered for the new 2026 tax filing season.