IRS AFSP/AFTR

Complete the IRS Annual Filing Season Program for 2026!

We offer the Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course or choose a bundle that includes the AFTR course and all the continuing education (CE) credits needed for the AFSP Record of Completion.

Visit the AFTR and AFSP FAQ for more information. To get started, choose an option below: 

2025 Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (AFTR)

2025 Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (AFTR)

Area: Tax Update

Description: Successful completion of the 2025 Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) Course counts toward the voluntary annual requirement for obtaining an IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Record of Completion for the 2026 filing season.

To be eligible for an AFSP Record of Completion, participants must pass the 2025 Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) Course and complete all other required continuing education by midnight (your local time), December 31, 2025.

$59.00 6 CPE Full Description

AFSP Bundle for Exempt Tax Preparers

AFSP Bundle for Exempt Tax Preparers

Area: Multiple

Description:

This 15-hour bundle offers a mix of self-study courses and on-demand webinars designed for tax preparers who are exempt from the 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course. It includes all required topics for exempt preparers to meet the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) requirements and earn a Record of Completion for the 2026 filing season. Certain other credentialed preparers may also benefit from this bundle.

Take a short test for each topic to earn your continuing education credits.

To be eligible for an AFSP Record of Completion, participants must complete all required continuing education by midnight (your local time), December 31, 2025.

Click on the title of each course for more information. No substitutions can be made.

If you have already purchased one of these courses and would like to purchase the bundle, please contact Support@DrakeCPE.com.

$199.00 15 CPE Full Description

AFSP Bundle for Non-Exempt: Blended Format

AFSP Bundle for Non-Exempt: Blended Format

Area: Multiple

Description:

This bundle combines self-study courses and on-demand webinars designed to meet the full 18-hour IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) requirement for non-exempt tax preparers. It includes all required topics, including the 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course, so you can earn your Record of Completion for the 2026 filing season through a mix of learning formats.

To be eligible for an AFSP Record of Completion, participants must complete all required continuing education by midnight (your local time), December 31, 2025.

For more information, click on the title of each course. No substitutions can be made.

If you have already purchased one of these courses and would like to purchase the bundle, please contact Support@DrakeCPE.com.

$210.00 18 CPE Full Description

AFSP Bundle for Non-Exempt: Self-Study Format

AFSP Bundle for Non-Exempt: Self-Study Format

Area: Multiple

Description:

This bundle features a curated mix of self-study courses designed to meet the full 18-hour IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) requirement for non-exempt tax preparers. It includes all required topics, including the 6-hour Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) course, so you can earn your Record of Completion for the 2026 filing season on your own schedule.

To be eligible for an AFSP Record of Completion, participants must complete all required continuing education by midnight (your local time), December 31, 2025.

For more information, click on the title of each course. No substitutions can be made.

If you have already purchased one of these courses and would like to purchase the bundle, please contact Support@DrakeCPE.com.

$210.00 18 CPE Full Description