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TruTaXX Academy Beginners Course

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Tax Academy!
Meet Your Tax Coach
Course Overview & Outline
Course Disclaimer

MODULE 1 - BECOMING A REGISTERED TAX PREPARER WITH THE IRS

The Role of a Tax Professional
The Benefits of Becoming a Tax Professional
How to Become a Tax Preparer
Completing a Tax Course (8:20)
Obtain Your PTIN (Preparer Tax ID Number) (4:01)
Due Diligence Training Module (IRS website) (2:15)
Module 1 - Important Resources
Module 1 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 2 - CUSTOMER SERVICE & ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF A PREPARER

Customer Service in the Tax industry (8:23)
Circular 230 - Professional Responsibility and Ethical Obligations of a Tax Preparer (3:25)
Who Can Practice Before the IRS? (11:41)
Due Diligence & Record Keeping (13:56)
Understanding Tax Laws & Regulations
Important Tax Dates & Deadlines (3:06)
Module 2 - Important Resources
Module 2 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 3 - INTRODUCTION TO TAX PREPARATION

Introduction to Tax Preparation
Overview on Paper and Electronic Filing Methods
Filing Status and Requirements (10:36)
Dependents - Qualifying Child vs Qualifying Relative (15:42)
Who Must File a Tax Return? (8:08)
Finding Tax Forms & Publications
Module 3 - Important Resources
Module 3 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 4 - INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS (THE 1040 FORM)

Introduction on Federal Individual Income Taxes
Form 1040 (21:28)
Tax Schedules that attach to Form 1040 (30:03)
Standard Deduction vs Itemized Deductions (11:02)
Tax Credits vs. Deductions
Amending a Tax Return (13:47)
Module 4 - Important Resources
Module 4 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 5 - TYPES OF INCOME & COMMON TAX FORMS

The W2 Form (3:56)
1099 Forms (17:12)
The W4 Form (4:07)
1098 Forms (6:07)
Module 5 - Important Resources
Module 5 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 6 - SMALL BUSINESS TAX RETURNS (THE SCHEDULE C)

Types of Business Entities for Tax Purposes
Self-Employment Taxes
Small Business Tax Returns (Schedule C) (38:28)
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting for Small Businesses (11:03)
Module 6 - Important Resources
Module 6 - Practice Quiz

MODULE 7 - TAX LAW CHANGES & UPDATES

Overview of Tax Law Changes
Current Tax Law Changes (36:34)

MODULE 8 - MARKETING YOUR TAX BUSINESS

Building Clients and Developing Your Practice
Marketing Strategies (17:05)
Client Intake Forms
Tax Flyer Templates

MODULE 9 - PROFESSIONAL TAX SOFTWARE TRAINING

Tax Preparation Software Overview - TaxSlayer Pro
Tax Software Training
Tax Software Download

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COURSE WRAP-UP

Next Steps - Continuing Education & AFSP Completion (3:33)
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