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Tax Prep Tutor

Become the tax pro people trust.

A warm, beginner-friendly path to mastering U.S. tax preparation — taught in plain English, with real client scenarios.

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~30 hours · 20 modules
Tax Prep Tutor training — Become the tax pro people trust.
Curriculum

20 modules, built like a real career path.

Every module ends with a quiz so you know it stuck. Progress through at your own pace.

01

Tax Basics & Fundamentals

Core concepts of income tax, filing requirements, and taxpayer classifications.

2 hours6 lessons
02

Understanding W-2s

Read and interpret W-2 forms, wages, and withholding.

1.5 hours4 lessons
03

Filing Status & Dependents

Determine correct filing status and dependency rules.

2 hours4 lessons
04

Standard vs Itemized

When itemizing benefits the taxpayer.

1.5 hours3 lessons
05

Schedule C Mastery

Profit/loss, expenses, home office, vehicles.

3 hours4 lessons
06

Tax Credits Deep Dive

CTC, EITC, education, and more.

3 hours3 lessons
07

Investment Income

1099-DIV, 1099-B, capital gains.

2 hours2 lessons
08

Homeowner Benefits

Mortgage interest and property tax.

1.5 hours2 lessons
09

Ethics & Compliance

Circular 230 and due diligence.

1.5 hours2 lessons
10

Retirement & IRAs

Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, and 401(k) reporting.

2 hours4 lessons
11

Rental Property & Schedule E

Report rental income, expenses, and depreciation.

2.5 hours4 lessons
12

Self-Employment Tax & Estimated Payments

SE tax, quarterly estimates, and safe harbor rules.

1.5 hours3 lessons
13

Amended Returns & IRS Notices

Form 1040-X, common notices, and how to respond.

1.5 hours4 lessons
14

Education Tax Benefits

AOTC, LLC, 529 plans, and student loan interest.

1.5 hours3 lessons
15

Healthcare & ACA on the Return

Premium Tax Credit, HSAs, and Form 1095s.

1.5 hours3 lessons
16

State & Local Tax Returns

Multi-state residency, sourcing, and reciprocity.

2 hours4 lessons
17

Crypto & Digital Assets

Reporting digital asset sales, staking, and the Form 1040 question.

1.5 hours3 lessons
18

Business Returns Overview

1065, 1120-S, and 1120 at a high level.

2 hours4 lessons
19

Tax Software & Office Workflow

EFIN, PTIN, e-filing, and a clean office process.

1.5 hours3 lessons
20

Certification Prep

Practice exams and review.

4 hours3 lessons

Sample lessons from Tax Basics & Fundamentals

  • What is Income Tax?
    Federal income tax explained simply. · 15 min
  • Who Must File a Tax Return?
    Filing requirements by income, age, and status. · 12 min
  • Tax Year & Deadlines
    Important dates every preparer must know. · 10 min
  • Types of Taxpayers
    Single, married, HOH, and more. · 18 min
  • Gross Income Explained
    What counts as income and what doesn't. · 20 min
  • Module Quiz
    Test your knowledge. · 12 min