Do you HAVE to become an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to be a tax preparer? No. All you really need to prepare taxes is to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS (as well as some tax-prep knowledge, of course, if you’re going to do it […]
Read the entire postTransitioning to civilian life after the military can be extremely difficult. As a service member, you’re used to demanding tasks, a rigid schedule, and a process and procedure for everything you do. As a civilian, that’s not the case. In civilian life, you’re on your own, forced to blend in, find a job, and adjust […]
Read the entire postWe’re excited to announce a new partnership with Exam Matrix that gives us the opportunity to help students further their careers by preparing them for the CPA Exam! A CPA is different from an EA or tax preparer. CPAs are accountants, they have the knowledge to do business accounting, a service that is complimentary to […]
Read the entire postIf you’re like so many tax professionals out there, you’ve been doing taxes for a while and feel like you really know your stuff. However, you haven’t yet obtained the ultimate tax professional credential: Enrolled Agent status. Yeah, it’s a really big exam. But did you know that you don’t have to take it all […]
Read the entire postSummer is here! For some that means vacation. For tax professionals that means tax forums. Our team is geared up and ready to attend a few of the tax forums this season. And you should too. The IRS Tax Forums are a great way to get much needed info, brush up on tax knowledge, find […]
Read the entire postThe dust is still settling from the passing of the new tax bill. The IRS hasn’t updated the tax forms on its website… AND the start of the tax season is looming. We’ve been getting lots of questions about whether or not to bother taking tax courses right now. Here are some important things to […]
Read the entire postIf you’re looking for a career in the tax industry, set your sights high! While it doesn’t take much to become a tax preparer and start preparing taxes for the general public, earning a credential as an Enrolled Agent should be the ultimate goal. Enrolled Agents are the only credentialed tax preparer and thus have […]
Read the entire postWe’ve been talking a lot about phishing scams and tax fraud lately. It’s a very serious problem that has lots of people in the industry talking – including the IRS. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, which means taxpayers and tax professionals need to become more educated about how these scams work. We talked about this […]
Read the entire postAre you ready for the upcoming season? If you haven’t renewed your PTIN then the answer is no. Anyone who prepares or helps prepare federal tax returns for compensation must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS. The PTIN is an identifying number for a specific tax preparer on returns prepared. […]
Read the entire postRelying on tax software is a slippery slope – one that tax preparers should not fall for. Sure it’s convenient, but nothing can replace a deep knowledge of tax law. The tax law is extremely complicated and there is a lot to know. So much so that the stack of books to the right are […]
Read the entire postThe Income Tax School (ITS) is acknowledged by tax industry and IRS executives as the national standard for tax preparer training and was ranked #1 by Trendlists for online tax education. ITS was chosen above all U.S. tax schools to partner with a Fortune 1000 company and is referred to by them as “Best in Class.”
ITS is a comprehensive solution for all of your tax training needs. You can join the thousands of tax professionals, CPAs, tax business owners, national tax industry firms, tax service franchisors, colleges/universities and career schools that have relied on these quality tax courses for years.All tax preparation courses are developed and taught by practicing income tax pros and are written in easy-to-understand language. You will benefit from tax class authors and expert instructors who have years of real world experience working with individuals and small businesses on a daily basis. And this practical knowledge will transfer to you.
All tax classes are available online – 24/7, allowing you to work at your own pace from anywhere with internet access. And as a student of The Income Tax School, you are not in this alone! You will receive personalized instructional support and feedback, as well as access to student and instructor forums.
Once you have successfully completed the Comprehensive Tax Course of our tax school, you will have the skills and knowledge required to prepare tax returns for the general public. In case you were wondering, no previous experience in tax preparation or accounting is required. It’s easy to get started today – so put yourself on the short path to earning more income with a tax education from The Income Tax School!
