Accounting Tax Preparation Courses
Paying an accountant to prepare your taxes is not cheap. In order to save money and learn a new skill, some consumers enroll in tax preparation courses. These courses teach you how to organize, complete and file your taxes like a professional. Although the initial fee might seem high, you save money over the long term by being able to finish your taxes yourself without the hired help of an accountant.
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H&R Block
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H&R Block offers a tax preparation course at a range of convenient times for the 9-to-5 working professional, whether that be nights or weekends. Students learn how to prepare taxes via a case study model. The teacher presents a fictional individual's financial information and guides students through the preparation and filing process. After repeated practice, students are equipped with the skills they need to complete their own taxes.
Liberty Tax Service
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The Liberty Tax Service tax preparation course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge required to complete tax filings in addition to up-to-date information on recent tax reforms. Students learn about all the possible deductions and credits to which they might be entitled according to tax law. With in-person and online class options available, the Liberty Tax Service strives to provide as accessible a tax preparation course program as possible.
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National Tax Training School
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The National Tax Training School offers a range of tax preparation programs. The standard federal tax preparation course is taught via correspondence and is organized around 20 units. Each unit requires an average of eight hours of study for full comprehension. Diligent students earn their degrees in 10 weeks, although the National Tax Training School allows students to complete the program at their own pace.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
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A respected national accounting firm, Jackson Hewitt's tax preparation courses offer an introduction into the basics of tax law and tax form filing. With online and traditional classroom course offerings, Jackson Hewitt caters to a range of student lifestyles and schedules. The program aims not only to provide students with the skills to complete their personal tax forms, but also equip students with the skills to earn some extra money helping other people with their taxes. Subjects covered include tax credits, tax deductions and basic filing criteria.
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