Tax Education Training
Choose from 39 Relevant Courses
• Master Tax Law Essentials
• Set Yourself Apart from the Competition
• Retain your ability to talk to the IRS
*The IRS Annual Filing Season Program window officially opens early June 2024
Thanks to Swift Financial Partners strategic partnerships, Tax Education and Training is included in our Start a Tax Business package.
If you haven’t already signed-up to start your own tax business then fill out the form below to get started.
REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IRS ANNUAL FILING SEASON PROGRAM
The Annual Filing Season Program is a voluntary continuing education program for tax return preparers. Participation in the AFSP has proven to be quite beneficial for preparers who complete the program and receive the Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion.
Unlike other providers that force you to read from a small selection of stale courses, the Annual Filing Season Program makes the process of earning your AFSP Record of Completion easier and more enjoyable. With expertly authored AFSP courses, you won’t have to read through countless publications or turn to Google to get answers. You can choose from 39 relevant courses covering a wide range of helpful topics.
SPEAK TO THE IRS
With an AFSP record of completion you have limited representation rights, meaning you can represent clients during an examination of a return that you sign or prepare.
STAND OUT FROM OTHER TAX PREPARERS
AFSP participants are included in the directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. The 2024 AFSP differentiates you in the marketplace from other unenrolled preparers.
MASTER TAX LAW UPDATES
Learn about important updates and changes for the upcoming tax season. Share that meaningful knowledge with all of your tax clients.
AFSP Questions and Answers
Is this program authorized by the IRS to offer tax education and training?
Yes. The Annual Filing Season Program is authorized by the IRS to provide continuing education courses. The AFSP courses offered are eligible for credit under the Annual Filing Season Program. Preparers who complete the AFSP will be listed in a public database which will be added to IRS.gov by 2025. This database will be available for taxpayers to use in searching for qualified tax return preparers.
Who is an eligible return preparer?
The AFSP is geared towards unenrolled tax return preparers. The AFSP is not intended for credentialed preparers such as enrolled agents, enrolled retirement plan agents, attorneys, CPAs, or enrolled actuaries.
How do I earn an IRS Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion?
Successful completion of 18 hours of continuing education from an IRS-approved provider is required to earn the AFSP Record of Completion.
Do I have to take a test to earn the Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion?
Yes. Successful completion of the 6-hour AFTR course includes passing a 100 question multiple-choice exam. The passing score is 70%.
Do I have to report my course completion to the IRS?
No. Your CE provider will report your hours to the IRS.
How do I get my Record of Completion from the IRS?
The AFSP – Record of Completion will not be available immediately upon completion of the required coursework. Access to the certificate will be provided during the PTIN Registration/Renewal Process.
Is the AFSP Record of Completion a one-time program?
No. This is an annual program. Each Record of Completion will indicate the filing season for which it is valid. Tax preparers will be expected to complete the program each year to obtain a valid Record of Completion for the next filing season.
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Managed by MK Management Group
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Email: sales@swiftfp.com
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