Comprehensive Description:
• Basic Part I & Intermediate Part II with a total of 20 Chapters, 3 Hours per Chapter
• There are no entrance requirements.
• This 20-lesson Course will give you a solid foundation in individual tax preparation, enabling you to complete all of the standard returns.
• This Course focuses on the majority of tax forms needed to complete tax returns for yourself and the general public. In the Course you should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to complete federal income tax returns and research tax issues. Because "Practice makes perfect", the Course requires at least two tax returns prepared for most chapters.
• With this knowledge, you can earn extra money as a tax professional
Topics Include:
• Electronic Filing
• W-2 & 1099 Forms
• Form 1040 (1040 EZ/A)
• Interview Techniques
• Filing Requirements
• Filing Status
• Exemptions & Dependents
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Due Diligence
• Child Care & Tax Credits
• Interest & Dividends
• Other Income
• Adjustments to Income
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• Itemized Deductions
• Employee Business Expenses
• Sale of Real Estate
• Depreciation
• Self-Employment
• Rental Property
• Capital Gains & Losses
• Alternative Minimum Tax
• Education Expenses & Plans
• IRAs & Retirements Plans
• Ethics
• Kiddie Tax
• Tax Saving Ideas
• Farm Income
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Small Business I Description:
• 10 Chapters, 3 Hours per Chapter
• Prior tax preparation experience/knowledge is required.
• If you are comfortable with your knowledge of individual tax return preparation, the next step is Introduction to Small Business Income Tax Course.
• This Course is designed as an introduction to some of the issues involved in the preparation of tax returns for various forms of business entities, which will give you the information necessary to handle partnerships and corporations.
CPE Credit Eligibility:
30 hours of CPE Credit.
Topics Include:
• Business Types
• Accounting Methods
• Financial Statements
• Business Income
• Schedule C
• COGS/Inventory
• Depreciation
• Section 179 Deduction
• Contractor vs. Employee
• Sale of Business Property |
• Partnerships
• Corporations - C, S, LLC
• Employee Taxes
• Excise Taxes
• Estate Taxes
• Extensions
• Estimates
• Employee Benefits
• Retirement Plans |
Course Materials/Resources:
• Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
• Federal income tax reference material
• Certificate of Achievement upon completion
• Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Teaching Method:
Online
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2008 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2009 tax law has been finalized)
Term:
10 months from date of registration.
*Discounts do not apply to this special package pricing. Not valid on previous purchases or with any other offer.
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