TAX PROFESSIONAL 101
The Tax Professional 101 course gives trainees the basic knowledge to start their tax firm and prepare client tax returns.
Learn the skills needed to becoming a dynamic tax professional.
This professional tax course will provide the novice or returning tax professionals with the essential knowledge to start or run their own tax office or work in a tax firm.
Content aligned with the IRS guidelines and requirements, students will have the basic requirements for completing tax returns, starting and running a tax firm, and professional best practices.
Upon completing the training participants will:
Understand the steps needed to start a tax firm.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to complete a tax return for an individual or business.
Analysize and apply client information properly to complete a schedule A or C.
During this course you will learn the following:
About This Course (2 Minutes)
Watch the Video Demonstration on How to Complete this Course (2 Minutes)
Before we begin... (5 Minutes)
Starting A Tax Company (3 Minutes)
Discussion: How much money do you think you can make with a Tax preparation business? (10 Minutes)
Obtain an Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) from the IRS. (4 Minutes)
Obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) (4 Minutes)
Register Your Business with State Agencies (4 Minutes)
Defining Your Business Model (8 Minutes)
Software, Tools, and Equipment (2 Minutes)
Steps to Earn Your Tax Pro Certification (2 Minutes)
Marketing Your Tax Business (5 Minutes)
“5 Online and Social Communities for Tax Professionals” (4 Minutes)
"5 Reasons you Should Join a Professional Association" (4 Minutes)
Module Summary (4 Minutes)
Starting A Tax Company Knowledge Check (8 Minutes)
Status Types (8 Minutes)
Standard Deductions by Filing Status (4 Minutes)
Filing Status Knowledge Check (5 Minutes)
What is the EITC (8 Minutes)
Earned Income Credit EIC Publication 596 (1 Minute)
Basic Qualifications (5 Minutes)
EITC Age Requirement and Disability (4 Minutes)
EITC Knowledge Check (10 Minutes)
Qualifying Child Requirements for CTC/ACTC (10 Minutes)
Claiming the ODC (2 Minutes)
Qualifying Child-ODC CREDIT (2 Minutes)
ODC Qualifications (8 Minutes)
ODC Knowledge Check (5 Minutes)
Sign up and receive:
Purchase the course and receive four one-hour mentoring sessions with Renata Walton to help you successfully prepare for the season.
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The price of the course includes access to the material and four free mentoring sessions.
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