AFSP Status and Requirements
Click here to learn more about what the IRS AFSP is and check the chart below to find out if you are Exempt or Non-Exempt.
| AFSP Exemption Status | AFTR Course CE Credits | Tax Law Updates CE Credits | Federal Tax Law Updates CE Credits | Ethics CE Credits | Total CE Credits |
| Non-Exempt | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | |
| Exempt | 3 | 10 | 2 | 15 |
| Designation Category | AFSP Status |
| PTIN Holder – No higher designation held | Non-Exempt |
| Enrolled Agent | Exempt |
| Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent | Exempt |
| Enrolled Actuary | Exempt |
| CPA | Exempt |
| Attorney | Exempt |
| Certified Financial Planner (CFP) | Non-Exempt |
| Supervised Preparer | Non-Exempt |
| Non-1040 Preparer | Non-Exempt |
| Unenrolled Return Preparers | Non-Exempt |
| Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) | Exempt |
| CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) | Exempt |
| Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer (OBTP) | Exempt |
| Maryland Licensed Individual Tax Preparer | Exempt |