CPE Course Catalog

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2011 Federal Tax Law Update

Starting at $90.00
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Tax Education for Small Business Owners

Starting at $40.00
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2011 Oregon Tax Law Update

Starting at $10.00
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2011 California Tax Law Update

Starting at $19.00
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4 Hours Free CPE!

Free
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Adjustments to Income

Starting at $70.00
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Amended Returns, Kiddie Tax, Penalties

Starting at $50.00
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Basis of Assets

Starting at $40.00
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California Adjustments

Starting at $60.00
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California Filing Requirements

Starting at $50.00
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Depreciation Made Easy

Starting at $70.00
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Federal Tax Credits for Business

Starting at $40.00
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Federal Tax Credits for Individuals

Starting at $40.00
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Filing Status & Dependents

Starting at $50.00
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Installment Sales & Like-Kind Exchanges

Starting at $50.00
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Introduction to S Corporations & LLCs

Starting at $120.00
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Investment, Wage, Tip & Other Income

Starting at $50.00
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Pension & Social Security Income

Starting at $60.00
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Rental Income & Passive Activity Limits

Starting at $40.00
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Sale of Assets (Schedule D & Form 4797)

Starting at $50.00
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Self-Employment Income & Expenses

Starting at $70.00
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Understanding the AMT

Starting at $50.00
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Welcome to Oregon Ethics

Starting at $30.00
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Quality Education Programs for
Dedicated Tax Professionals

Our continuing education tax courses provide tax professionals with a well-rounded series of tax courses designed to teach and reinforce understanding of tax laws and how tax laws are applied onto the tax return. 

Quality Tax Education Programs from Pacific Northwest Tax  School

 

Many tax professionals find themselves dependent on computer programs that "do the thinking."  However, in the competitive tax preparation industry, tax clients are attracted to skilled and knowledgeable tax professionals. 

Tax professionals who deliver a high-level of tax knowledge and tax preparation skill attract and maintain a loyal client base.  Pacific Northwest Tax School's CPE tax courses are designed to increase tax preparer knowledge and skill by bringing clarity to tax laws and how they relate to the real world of professional tax preparation.

 

We are registered with the following organizations as an approved sponsor of CPE:

  • Oregon Board of Tax Service Examiners
  • NASBA sponsor #109290
  • IRS Sponsor # 5
  • CTEC Sponsor #6180
  • Texas State Board of Public Accountancy #009794
  • New York State Board for Public Accountancy #002479

What to Expect From Our Programs

Our CPE tax courses utilize a variety of teaching techniques designed to keep students engaged and help them gain a more complete understanding of the subjects covered.  Our CPE tax courses are usually taught with the following lesson materials:

  • Tax course introduction and distribution of detailed student manual
  • Instructor lecture
  • Classwork assignment designed to incorporate subject matter onto an actual tax return
  • Distribution and review of a detailed answer key showing finished tax return and explanations of each line item entry
  • Quiz to test reinforce student understanding of tax course content
  • Distribution and review of detailed quiz answer key

Tax Course Formats

Choose between 5 educational formats for a learning experience that fits your needs.

Classroom - Join us in our Portland Oregon classroom for a tax course.

Webinar - Attend a live lecture from the comfort of your home or office.  Interact with your instructor and fellow students.

Interactive Online Self-Study - Watch a video recording of a live lecture, access tax course materials and complete online tests at your own pace.  Utilize the Q&A Forum to post questions and receive answers from your instructor.

Non-interactive Online Self-Study - This format is offered for students who prefer a more traditional style of online course and do not want to watch lecture video recordings.  Access tax course materials and complete online tests at your own pace. 

Mail Correspondence - This format is offered for students who do not have access to a computer and high-speed Internet.  Tax course materials are delivered via US mail or email.

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.

 

Pacific Northwest Tax School Credentials

IRS Approved Continuing Education CE Provider

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 Practitioners

Pacific 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.

 

 

 

 

 


California Tax Education Council

ctec-california-tax-education-council-approved-education-provider Pacific Northwest Tax School has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer Qualifying Education with our 87-HOUR CTEC Basic Tax Course - Federal & California Law which fulfills the 60-hour "qualifying education" requirement imposed by the State of California to become a tax preparer. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890,Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832 or on the internet at www.ctec.org.
CTEC Sponsor #6180

NASBA

NASBA approved sponsor of CPEPacific Northwest Tax School is registered with the National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.  Website: www.nasba.org.
NASBA sponsor #109290.

Texas State Board
of Public Accountancy

CPE for Texas CPAs *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.
Texas sponsor #009794.

New York State Board
for Public Accountancy

CPE for New York CPAs 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