CTEC

The California Tax Education Council is a nonprofit organization that was established by law to protect taxpayers against fraud and incompetent tax preparers.

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How does California's tax preparer regulatory model help protect taxpayers?

Our first white paper, The Role of CTEC, explores the history, impact, and ongoing importance of education, oversight, and consumer protection in California's tax preparation industry.

This is the first release in a new series of white papers examining emerging issues, industry trends, and taxpayer protection initiatives.

Read it here: https://t.co/s6MexWJXb8

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Ever wondered how CTEC works to protect taxpayers and address concerns about questionable tax preparers? Here’s your chance to see it in action—join our next board meeting. Click here for the full agenda - https://t.co/9TX8N48cr6

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Beware of ghost preparers: A Silent Threat Haunting Tax Season - https://t.co/n3Lh3ljIlc

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Hiring a tax preparer can make filing your taxes easier—but choosing the wrong one can lead to costly errors, penalties, or even fraud.

Before you trust someone with your financial information, here are five critical things to check.

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#FTB Taxpayer Advocate Angela Jones gives expert advice on the latest episode of #TaxpayerBeware 👇

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How to Become a Tax Preparer in California https://t.co/bXmP2RNrFX via @Intuit

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California Tax Education Council Warns of Rising Ghost Tax Preparer Scams - Third News
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¡Mantenga el control de su información fiscal con MyFTB! En #TaxpayerBeware, Rebecca Landeros explica cómo esta herramienta en línea le permite hacer un seguimiento de sus declaraciones, cartas y mucho más.

Descubra cómo funciona, escúchelo ahora: https://t.co/8dANvHGhJP

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¡Mantenga el control de su información fiscal con MyFTB! En #TaxpayerBeware, Rebecca Landeros explica cómo esta herramienta en línea le permite hacer un seguimiento de sus declaraciones, cartas y mucho más.

Descubra cómo funciona, escúchelo ahora: https://t.co/8dANvHGhJP

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No one wants a surprise letter from the @CalFTB- but ignoring it can make a small issue much bigger. FTB Taxpayer Advocate Angela Jones shares why it’s critical to act quickly when you get that first notice.

Learn more practical advice in the latest #podcast episode of #TaxpayerBeware: https://t.co/jPIt4SbChb

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Understanding California's Requirement for Tax Preparers: Protecting Yourself This Tax Season - Third News
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Your personal and financial information deserve the highest level of protection. In California, only attorneys, CPAs, IRS-enrolled agents, and CTEC-registered tax preparers (CRTPs) meet the strict requirements to legally prepare your tax return for a fee.

Don’t take chances with your taxes—always verify your preparer.

Preparer Checklist:
👉They must display their credentials.
👉 They must give you a receipt and sign your return.
👉 They’re required to follow federal and state tax laws.

Visit https://t.co/v24FJdemMO to learn more 📲 #CATaxEdCouncil #TaxpayerBeware

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In California, only attorneys, CPAs and their employees, IRS-enrolled agents, and #CTEC-registered tax preparers (CRTPs) meet the strict requirements to legally prepare your tax return for a fee. Don’t take chances with your taxes—always verify your preparer.

Visit https://t.co/3vDHnjSV4h to learn more.

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Mystery shoppers find widespread problems at tax preparers https://t.co/I5OfC2DLF7

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Tax season is when millions of Californians file their returns—but it’s also when #taxrefund scams, #IRS fraud schemes, and unregistered tax preparers become more active.

#CATaxEdCouncil is warning taxpayers about common scams that can lead to lost refunds, identity theft, or IRS penalties.

Understanding how these #scams work—and knowing how to verify a tax preparer in California—can help ensure your refund stays where it belongs.

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Los preparadores de impuestos que cobran una tarifa por sus impuestos, pero nunca firman su declaración de impuestos están violando la ley. Visite https://t.co/O8SlYozbgG 📲 #CATaxEdCouncil