Get Started with our Comprehensive Tax Course
In this beginner tax preparer course, you will learn to prepare tax returns and research tax issues for most Form 1040 individual, non-business taxpayers; plus the basics of Schedule C/self-employed tax returns.
- 20 Lessons (60 hours of CE)
- No prerequisites required.
When you complete the ITS Comprehensive Tax Course, you will be qualified for employment or self-employment as a tax professional and ready to start earning money.
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Features and Benefits Included
Start with the Basics
No prior tax or accounting experience or knowledge required.
Available 24-7
With all materials at your fingertips.
Optional hardcopies available.
Instructor Support
Your questions are answered quickly to help you succeed.
You Set the Pace.
Study when it’s convenient for you…
days, nights, weekends.
Easy to Understand
Written in plain English, with real-world examples to apply what you learn.
Online Grading
Immediate grading with feedback on all assignments and exams.
Prepare Taxes Accurately
Learn without software to avoid costly and embarrassing mistakes.
Student Forums
Interact with instructors and other students in our student forums.
Dashboard View
For a summary of how you are moving along in your course.
FREE AFTR Course
FREE Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course to qualify for voluntary IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
Money Back Guarantee
Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Meet State Requirements
CTEC approved.
Certificate of Completion
Attractive Certificate of Completion to display in your office.
Payment Plans
Installment payment plans and upgrade options available.
Business Start-up Guide
Start your own home-based tax business without franchise fees or royalties! Guide available for $100.
Chartered Tax Professional
The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP®) certificate program will enable you to prepare both basic and complex individual Form 1040 and small business corporation Form 1120 & 1120S and partnership Form 1065 tax returns. No prior tax or accounting knowledge is required, and minimal computer skills.
The CTP® program covers all topics on the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) exam — the highest designation in the tax preparation industry — and will help you to pass the EA exam after taking an EA exam review.
Courses included in the CTP® program:
- Comprehensive Tax Course
- Advanced I Tax Course
- Advanced II Tax Course
- Small Business I Tax Course
- Small Business II Tax Course
Annual CE requirement of 15 hours. 300 Hours Experience Requirement.
Chartered Tax Consultant
The CTC® certificate program will enable you to prepare both individual Form 1040 and small business corporation Form 1120 & 1120S and partnership Form 1065 tax returns.
Courses included in the CTC® program:
- Comprehensive Tax Course
- Advanced I Tax Course
- Small Business I Tax Course
Annual CE requirement of 15 hours. 200 Hours Experience Requirement.
Chartered Tax Advisor
The CTA® certificate program will enable you to learn to prepare most individual Form 1040 tax returns, including more complex situations.
Courses included in the CTA® program:Learn More
- Comprehensive Tax Course
- Advanced I Tax Course
Annual CE requirement of 15 hours. 100 Hours Experience Requirement.
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Special State Requirements
California approved by CTEC for qualifying and continuing education. Learn more
Maryland How to become registered.
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New York How to become registered.
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Start Your Own Tax Business
Add the Guide to Start & Grow Your Successful Tax Business
For only $100 more, you’ll get a guide to help you with every step along the way…
Still Have Questions?
Some of your questions might be answered in our Student FAQ’s.
Or you can contact us via…
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 984-1040 (Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 8 pm EST / Friday 9 am – 5 pm EST)
More Than One Student?
If you have more than one student that you would like to sign up for our courses, you can get a discount!
Bundle For a Discount
If you purchase a bundle package, you’ll get the 2nd course for 50% off!
Bundles that include the Comprehensive course:
How To Become an EA
Enrolled Agents status is the highest credential the IRS awards.
Steps to becoming an Enrolled Agent:
- Enroll in our CTP Certificate Program.
- Complete an EA Exam Review with Exam Matrix.
- Pass the IRS Special Enrollment Exam (SEE).
