California Basic Tax Course (CTEC Qualifying Education)
2010 Tax Law
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Tuition, Books & Fees
$569.00
Release Date
Released
Each session will be available shortly after it is taught.
Lecture Length
87 hour(s)
Credit Hour(s)
| Check by State | : | NASBA CPE |
| 87 | : | IRS Enrolled Agent |
| 87 | : | Oregon Tax Board |
| N/A | : | Oregon State Board of Accountancy |
| 60 | : | CTEC |
| 87 | : | Texas State Board of Public Accountancy |
| 87 | : | New York State Board of Public Accountancy |
| N/A | : | QAS |
Field of Study
Taxation
Program Level
Basic
Prerequisites
none
Delivery Method
Self Study
Educational Venue
Self-Paced Online Course
IRS Course Code
6180-QE-3000
CTEC Course Code
6180-QE-3000
Course Content
Our CTEC Basic Tax Course delivers 87 hours of instruction and testing on Federal and California tax law and provides students with Qualifying Education required to become registered as a California Tax Preparer.
The program exceeds minimum standards set by the California Tax Education Council and is a CTEC approved course. It is suitable for beginner students who want to enter the tax preparation industry for the first time while offering more experienced tax professionals the opportunity to expand and build upon their existing knowledge base.
Successful completion of our CTEC Basic Tax Course provides students with the minimum qualifications needed to apply to the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs to become a CTEC Registered Tax Preparer.
The program is divided into 2 parts:
Part 1 - Federal Law - includes 72 hours of education in federal individual tax law. Students who complete this part will meet CTEC requirements for successful completion of 45 hours of federal qualifying education.
Part 2 - California Law - includes 20 hours of instruction in California tax law. Students who complete this part will meet CTEC requirements for successful completion of 15 hours of California qualifying education.
Preparing for National IRS Competency Exams
In addition to meeting CTEC requirements for becoming a CTEC Registered Tax Preparer, graduates of this tax course will be prepared for IRS competency exams set to begin in Summer of 2011. Pacific Northwest Tax School's 2009 Basic Tax Course graduates achieved a 94% pass-rate at Oregon State Board examinations; 20% - 40% higher than
the pass-rate of other national schools. Oregon is the ONLY state which gives competency exams to tax preparers therefore Oregon pass-rates are a strong indicator of the quality of tax schools. View Oregon Tax Board school pass-rates.
This course covers:
- Introduction · Filing Requirements · Extensions · The Standard Deduction
- Filing Status · Decedents · Personal Exemptions & Dependents
- Wages, Tips & Other Earnings, Alimony, Taxable Refunds Unemployment,
- Interest & Dividends, Broker & Barter Income, K-1's, Cancellation of Debt & 1099-MISC
- Retirement Plans · Pensions · Annuities · Social Security
- Adjustments to Income (IRAs, Student Loan Interest, Alimony, Etc.)
- Itemized Deductions (Medical Expenses, Deductible Taxes & Interest, Charitable Contributions)
- Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions (Employee Business Expenses)
- Miscellaneous Deductions (Casualty & Theft Losses, Misc. Deductions, Limits on Itemized Deductions)
- Nonrefundable Credits (Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Retirement, Education
- Nonrefundable Credits Continued · Refundable Credits Including EIC
- Other Taxes · Estimated Taxes · Amended Returns
- Mid-Term Exam
- Basis of Assets
- Depreciation and Amortization
- Sales and Other Dispositions of Property
- Selling Your Home · Installment Sale Income
- Rental Income Schedule E Form 4835 (Farm Rental Income )
- Small Business & Farm Income · Self-Employment Taxes
- IRS Ethics
- Other Credits & deductions · AMT · General Business · Kiddie Tax
- Federal Law Final Exam
- California Filing Requirements · Filing Status · Community Property Rules · Standard Deduction · Decedents
- California Adjustments · Additions & Subtractions · Adjustments to Income · Itemized Deductions
- California Credits · Additional California Taxes · California Amendments · Estimates & Penalties · Other Miscellaneous Topics
- California Part-Year & Nonresident Returns · Determining Residency · Military Personnel · Preparation of Form 540 NR
- California Ethics Rules
- California Tax Law Final Exam
Format Delivery
Any Time, Anywhere
Our Online Learning Management System offers you the flexibility to study at your own pace while still enjoying many of the benefits of a live classroom.
- Watch lecture video recordings of live instructor-led classes.
- Break to complete classwork and quiz assignments as instructed.
- If you have a question or need help understanding your assignments, use our Q&A forum to post questions and receive answers from your instructor.
- Use our LMS Chat Room to chat with fellow students about lesson materials and assignments.
- Complete assignments and tests then submit your answers online.
To recieve tax course credit you must complete all assignments and obtain an average score of 70% or higher on mid-term and final exams. If necessary, you can take a test more than once.
Our Self-Paced Online Basic Tax Course launches September 8, 2011 and is available year round.
View and Download the Self-Paced Online CTEC Basic Tax Course - Federal California Law Enrollment Form
Advance Preparation Required (for Self-Paced Online Students)
Our online Learning Management System (LMS) is easy and fun to use however first-time users of our online education programs should devote not less than one half hour to reading our Student LMS User Manual prior to beginning a course.
Our LMS education platform requires an up-to-date Adobe Flash® Player and use of a high-speed internet connection. To ensure your learning experience is worthwhile and productive we ask all students to take the time to become familiar with our education platforms before attending class.
Please complete ALL of the following tasks prior to beginning your first course:
- Read the Student LMS User Manual,
- Download and print the Student Manual.
How to Use the Learning Management System
Recommended Minimum Requirements
The following requirements are recommended for using our LMS site. Few students have reported success while operating outside of these requirements, therefore these are provided as a guideline for troubleshooting if you are having difficulties viewing or operating in our LMS site. If you would like to test your system on our LMS site without paying for a course, then try our Free Sample Course.
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Disclosures and School Policies
Terms of Enrollment
Pacific Northwest Tax School's course materials and teaching techniques are valuable proprietary information of Pacific Northwest Tax School, and all such information is subject to copyright, including written, recorded, internet based as well as all other electronic media.Each Student agrees that she/he will use the information only for purposes of education and training; and as a condition of enrollment, that they will not to disseminate the information to any third party and will treat the materials as confidential information of Pacific Northwest Tax School.As a condition of enrollment, Students pledge not use any information in any competitive fashion, including to create or derive competitive materials. Students further agree that any breach of these terms and conditions shall cause the school irreparable harm, entitling Pacific Northwest Tax School to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy that may be available at law or equity. Students shall have one year from date of enrollment in any course, to complete the course and receive their Certificate of Completion.
Basic Tax Law
Students taking any Basic Tax Law course, agree to comply with all Terms of Enrollment outlined the enrollment agreement form for that course, which can be found on our Enrollment Forms page.
Prerequisites & Advance Preparation
Students intending to write the Oregon State Tax Exam, must be at least 18 years of age, and have High School Diploma or GED. Students using our self-paced internet based program should prepare for classes by downloading and printing course materials. For more information including detailed course descriptions and learning objectives, view the lesson plans of each course, located on Pacific Northwest Tax School's website at: www.pnwtaxschool.com.
Cancellations
Self-study Correspondence and Self-Paced Online programs fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.For more information regarding administration policies including complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 503-646-5600.
Problem Resolution
Pacific Northwest Tax School gives the highest priority to delivering quality education programs.If you have concerns about our programs please contact the Pacific Northwest Tax School Education Coordinator at: support@pnwtaxschool.com
Disclaimer
Manuals distributed and programs sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School are designed to teach application of tax laws. Pacific Northwest Tax School works to provide accurate and timely material to students, however the school does not have any responsibility if human and/or mechanical error exists.Accordingly, no assurance is given by Pacific Northwest Tax School that such information is totally comprehensive or accurate in its coverage of such subject matter. Information published or sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research to original sources of authority such as the Internal Revenue Code, IRS Publications and Internal Revenue Rulings. Pacific Northwest Tax School, its authors, and instructors do not render legal, accounting, or other non-educational professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.Credit hours are subject to change without notice.
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We are an IRS approved sponsor of continuing education. IRS Sponsor #VRD3D .
Notice to Members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents: NAEA requires its members to obtain 30 hours of CPE each year. NAEA further requires the CPE be in compliance with IRS guidelines. As an IRS approved sponsor of CPE, our programs meet CPE standards set forth by NAEA. |
Oregon Board of Tax PractitionersPacific Northwest Tax School is a licensed vocational school regulated by the Oregon Department of Education. Our CPE programs are approved by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.
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Texas State Board
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*The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE programs.
The New York State Board for Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the New York State Board for Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. Sponsor License #002479