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  • Earn extra money in this lucrative field in the top tax prep hiring region in the country.

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  • Earn extra money by becoming a registered tax preparer or learn to prepare taxes for personal use. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to complete basic individual NY State and federal forms. This program is designed for students new to tax preparation.


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  • Tax Return Preparer

    Explore the role and responsibilities of a professional tax preparer. Learn how to prepare basic individual forms, including tax credits, deductions, and tax consequences. You will become familiar with the 1040 series, NYS IT 201, and wage income forms. Upon completion of this course you should be able to complete individual taxes for yourself or someone else. No software required. ND 

    Tues & Thurs 5/25/2021 7/29/2021 6:00-9:00 $680 TAXP100

    Sat 6/5/2021 8/28/2021 9:00-2:00 $680 TAXP100

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs
    Tax Collector, Auditors, and can be an additional skill for accounting and bookkeeping.

    Salary
    Tax collectors and examiners can earn a median salary of $51,450. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

    Job Market Trend
    According to Labor Insight™ /Burning Glass Technologies, the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area has been the top hiring region for tax return preparers within the last 12 months (based on 2015-2016 data).

  • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

    Inquire
    To inquire about customized group training opportunities for the Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program, please contact (718) 482-5481 or aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu.

  • Related Courses

  • IRS Enrolled Agent, Part 1: Individuals

    Review taxes for individuals, and qualifications and procedures for client representation in depth. Topics include tax regulations as well as estate and gift taxes. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a LaGuardia certificate of completion. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program or passing of an online screening test. (Link to screening test: http://www.laguardia.edu/tax-preparer-test/) ND

    IRS Enrolled Agent, Part 2: Corporations and Partnerships

    Examine corporation (both C Corp and S Corp) and partnership taxes in depth. Topics include tax regulations as well as trust and exempt organization taxes. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a LaGuardia certificate of completion. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program or passing of an online screening test (http://www.laguardia.edu/tax-preparer-test/). ND

    IRS Enrolled Agent, Part 3: Representation, Practice and Procedures

    You will focus on representation before the IRS; income tax preparers and penalties; collection procedures; examination of returns; and the appeals process. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a LaGuardia certificate of completion. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program or passing of an online screening test (www.laguardia.edu/tax-preparer-test/). ND

  • Ethics in Tax Preparation

    Discuss professional conduct in connection with tax return preparation. You will receive an IRS approved certificate of completion. Approved by the Internal Revenue Service for 2 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours. ND

    Federal Tax Law

    Learn about federal tax laws used for reporting on various types of return forms. Approved by the Internal Revenue Service for 4 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours. ND

    Federal Tax Law Update

    Stay up to date with current federal tax laws. Approved by the Internal Revenue Service for 2 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours. ND

  • Advanced Tax Return Preparer

    Bring your tax skills to the next level with the ability to prepare more complex tax returns. Analyze rental income, K-1 income, self-employment income, and capital gains and losses. Learn how to calculate loss carryovers, depreciation expense, home office deduction and more. You will also review the most recent changes to the tax code. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program or passing of Advanced Tax Preparer Qualification Assessment (www.laguardia.edu/ce/pages/advanced-tax-preparer-qualification-assessment/). ND
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31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101 USA


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