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PTS Tax Preparer Academy Welcome to the PTS Tax Preparer Academy, presented by Paris Tax Service & Notary LLC! This instructor-led course is designed to give aspiring tax professionals the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to prepare individual income tax returns accurately and professionally. Whether your goal is to start a new career, earn seasonal income, strengthen your tax knowledge, or prepare for opportunities in the tax industry, this course will help you build a strong foundation. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • 11 Instructional Sections covering essential tax preparation concepts step-by-step • Hands-On Learning through tax scenarios, exercises, and practice returns • Tax Law Fundamentals including filing requirements, filing status, dependents, income, deductions, adjustments, and credits • Professional Responsibility including due diligence, ethics, documentation, confidentiality, and preparer responsibilities • Final Exam to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts taught throughout the academy WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE By completing the academy, students will develop the skills to: • Review taxpayer information and tax documents • Determine filing status and qualifying dependents • Identify common types of taxable income • Recognize applicable deductions and tax credits • Apply basic federal and state tax concepts • Prepare basic individual income tax returns • Recognize when additional research or assistance is needed • Follow professional tax-preparer standards and due-diligence requirements COURSE ACCESS PTS Tax Preparer Academy is an instructor-led training program combining structured lessons with hands-on tax preparation activities. Students must be 18 years or older and have access to a computer. Course materials are included. Class schedules, training location, and additional instructions will be provided to registered students. LEARN. PREPARE. SUCCEED. Start Your Career. Build Your Future.
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