No Experience Needed!

Are you an aspiring or experienced tax preparer in need of a complete crash course? Well this Tax Prep Basics course is for you. Upon completing the course you will learn the basics of filing status, taxable income, credits, deductions, and utilizing professional tax software.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Tax Preparation Powerpoint

    • Chapter 1: General Overview

    • Chapter 2: Standard Deductions & Exemptions

    • Chapter 3: Income

    • Chapter 4: Interest & Dividend Interest

    • Chapter 5: Earned Income Credit

    • Chapter 6: Tax Credits

    • Chapter 7: Retirement Income & Other Income

    • Chapter 8: Adjustments to Income

    • Chapter 9: Itemized Deductions

    • Chapter 10: Filing Tax Returns

    • Chapter 11: Capital Gains & Losses

    • Chapter 12: Depreciation & Disposition of Business Property

    • Chapter 13: Self Employment Income

    • Chapter 14: Rental Property

    • Chapter 15: Tax Law Updates 2019

    • Chapter 16: Ethics & Responsibilities of Tax Professionals
  • 2

    Tax Scenario Examples

    • Exercise 1

    • Completed Exercise 1

    • Exercise 2

    • Completed Exercise 2

    • Exercise 3

    • Completed Exercise 3

    • Exercise 4

    • Completed Exercise 4

    • Exercise 5

    • Completed Exercise 5

    • Exercise 6

    • Completed Exercise 6

    • Exercise 7

    • Completed Exercise 7
  • 3

    Tax Law Updates

    • IRS & Tax Updates 2018

    • New Tax Law Effects on Business

    • New Tax Laws & Vehicle Expenses

    • Paycheck Checkup 2018

    • How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will Impact the Average

    • 10 Things to Know About Tax Cuts & Job Act

    • 2018 Tax Law Scenarios
  • 4

    Tax Rate & Income Brackets

    • 2019 Tax Rates and Income Brackets