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Tax & Financial Services™

IRS Annual Filing Season Program™

Duration4–6 weeks
DeliveryOnline / Self-Paced
Enrollment$397
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30-Day Enrollment Guarantee

Full refund within 30 days if you have not accessed more than 20% of program materials.

Institutional Standards

Curriculum aligned with federal and state professional requirements.

Permanent Credential Record

Your certification is permanently verifiable at secureserve-academy.madethis.app/credentials/verify.

Professional Certification with VerificationLifetime Access to Materials80% Exam Pass Required — Rigorous Standards

Program Overview

IRS Annual Filing Season Program™ is a structured certification program covering professional standards, regulatory compliance, and practice requirements relevant to this field. The curriculum is designed to reflect current industry and regulatory standards.

What You'll Master

Earn the IRS Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion
Gain limited representation rights before IRS examination personnel
Appear in the IRS Public Directory of Tax Return Preparers
Meet annual CE obligations with structured, IRS-recognized training
Note: AFSP participants hold limited representation rights only — unlimited practice rights require EA, CPA, or attorney status

Curriculum Overview

1Module 1: AFSP Overview & Credential Framework
2Module 2: Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR)
3Module 3: Circular 230 Practice Standards
4Module 4: PTIN Compliance & Annual Renewal
5Module 5: Representation Rights & Preparer Penalties
6Module 6: E-File Security & Professional Ethics

Full curriculum available upon enrollment.

Certification Exam Standards

FormatComputer-based assessment
Passing Score80% minimum
Module Quiz Threshold70% minimum (unlimited retakes)
Exam Retake Cooldown72 hours between attempts
ScoringImmediate results upon submission

Examination standards are reviewed periodically to reflect current professional requirements.

What's Included

Full program access
Module assessments
Final certification exam
Verified digital certificate
Permanent verification record
Compliance reference materials

Professional Outcomes

Earn the IRS Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion

Gain limited representation rights before IRS examination personnel

Appear in the IRS Public Directory of Tax Return Preparers

Meet annual CE obligations with structured, IRS-recognized training

Note: AFSP participants hold limited representation rights only — unlimited practice rights require EA, CPA, or attorney status

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional information available in our Student Success Center™.

Nationally Recognized Certification

Credentials issued by SecureServe Academy™ Professional Certification Institute™ are permanently recorded and publicly verifiable.

Certification Program
Professional Standards

All programs require a minimum passing score of 80% on the final certification assessment — rigorous, criterion-referenced standards that reflect real professional requirements.

Credential Verification

Every issued credential is permanently registered and verifiable by employers, clients, or regulatory bodies at any time.

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Certification Notice: This program is an educational training certification. It does not constitute a professional license. State licensing requirements vary and are the student's independent responsibility to research and satisfy. See our Certification Disclaimer for full details →

Tax & Financial Services™

IRS Annual Filing Season Program™

$397

One-time payment. Lifetime access. No subscription required.

Enroll in IRS Annual Filing Season Program™

30-Day Enrollment Guarantee

Full refund within 30 days if you have not accessed more than 20% of program materials.

Institutional Standards

Curriculum aligned with federal and state professional requirements.

Permanent Credential Record

Your certification is permanently verifiable at secureserve-academy.madethis.app/credentials/verify.

Secure enrollment. Certificate issued upon successful program completion and passing assessment. View refund policy →

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