2nd year tax pro confused about CE naming/dates: Will the 2026 File Season Updates qualify me for the 2027 tax season?
Hey everyone,
This will be my 2nd year with H&R Block and I’m a bit confused by how the CE courses are named in Inkling/Block Academy versus what I actually need for CTEC.
I need to make sure I’m qualified to prepare taxes for the upcoming 2027 tax season (filing Tax Year 2026 returns).
Right now in the portal, I see the following available:
- Tax Updates (2026 File Season)
- California CTEC 5-Hour Bundle (2026)
If I take these right now to meet my upcoming October 31st CTEC deadline, will these credits count toward my renewal so I can work the 2027 tax season? Or am I taking the wrong year's updates? If I need to wait, do they come out well in advance of the CTEC deadline.
The "2026 File Season" naming convention is throwing me off since we will be in calendar year 2027 when the main tax season starts. Can any Block folks clarify if these are the exact courses I am supposed to be taking right now?
Thanks in advance