California Tax Preparer Bond (CTEC)
California registered tax preparers must file a $5,000 surety bond with CTEC. It is one of the cheapest bonds we place, and we issue it fast.
- Bond amount
- $5,000
- Authority
- CTEC (California Tax Education Council)
The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.
What it is
California requires registered tax preparers (CRTPs) to maintain a $5,000 surety bond that protects their clients. You file it with CTEC to register and to renew your registration each year.
Who needs it
- New California registered tax preparers (CRTPs)
- CRTPs renewing their CTEC registration each year
Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.
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