CTEC Registered Tax Preparers

The entity "CTEC Registered Tax Preparers" is a professional designation for individuals, not a single company. The governing body for these professionals is the California Tax Education Council (CTEC). CTEC was established by the California State Legislature in 1997 to protect taxpayers by ensuring tax preparers meet minimum educational and registration requirements. It is a non-profit corporation, not a government agency, and it is responsible for approving tax education providers, registering non-exempt tax preparers, and enforcing the legal requirements for professional conduct within the state of California.