| Online Class: Taxation - Learn to Prepare Tax Returns | Learn the process of tax preparation and calculating tax returns. Starting at the very beginning, this course takes you through all the steps of learning the basics of tax terms and tax laws. You will learn the difference of filing status for taxpayers and how to put their information onto the tax return forms. The newest software is available for this class. The software is easy to use and simplifies tax return preparation. Because of the modern electronic capability, tax preparers don't have to spend hours with pencil and paper figuring math. Calculating forms require just a minimal of input, and accurately calculate all the math for you. With these lessons, you can learn to do your own taxes, do your friends' and family's taxes, or become a paid tax preparer at tax season.
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Course Description Learn the process of tax preparation and calculating tax returns. Starting at the very beginning, this course takes you through all the steps for understanding the basics of tax terms and tax laws. You will learn the different filing status for taxpayers and how to put the taxpayer information onto the tax return forms. The newest software is available for this class. The software is easy to use and simplifies tax return preparation. Because of the modern electronic capability, tax preparers don't have to spend hours with pencil and paper figuring math. Calculating forms require minimal input, and then accurately calculate all the math for you. With these lessons, you can learn to do your own taxes, do your friends and family taxes and become a paid tax preparer during tax season. Optional applications are available at the end of the lessons for registration with the IRS or to become an authorized e-file provider in your state. By the time you have completed the course, you will be able to prepare a basic tax return: taxpayers of each filing status; with a W2 or 1099-R form; with or without dependents; with minor itemized deductions, business or self-employment Schedules. You may also earn a Certificate of Completion from UniversalClass for finishing this class.
This is an informational course only, and not for certification or a license.
Taxation - Learn to Prepare Tax Returns is a class focusing on the study of tax laws, procedures and forms; individual tax, business tax, self-employment tax, pension and retirement tax, tax computations using tax software and e-filing requirements and process. Study guides and shortcuts are available. Students will learn basic tax preparation, from beginning to calculation on tax software and become proficient in calculating individual and business tax returns on a calculating tax return that is ready for mailing or e-filing. No prerequisite education or experience is required just an interest in taxation, some math aptitude (or calculator). Each lesson will be reviewed; tax forms downloaded. The local libraries usually have blank tax forms also. Blank forms are available via e-mail.
Instructor Enrica Wilder, while working for law firms as an independent contractor or per diem, managed estates and trusts files, computed estate taxes and trust funds. At tax firms and offices of CPA's, she computed taxes for the general public, often with business or investment tax portfolios. She is currently registered with the IRS as a Professional Tax Preparer. This past tax season, she was site coordinator for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program at a senior citizen's center. Ms.Wilder is a registered E-File provider, both as an individual practitioner and for VITA. She is also registered in EFPTS as batch filer for small businesses.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
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