Module 1 acts as an introduction to the topic of  Professional Tax Preparation. From what your role is as a Tax Preparer to the nuts and bolts of preparing the most common Tax Returns. Learning this material first not only gives you a solid foundation in your understanding of the process of preparing tax returns, but is also very helpful in that once you have a solid understanding of this material, you can begin to prepare individual tax returns.

Module 2 of the Professional Tax Preparer program deals with the background information and forms that go into Form 1040, Page 2. We also discuss all the adjustments that can be made to adjusted gross income, including credits that are allowed and different types of deductions and exemptions that can be taken against that adjusted gross income number.

In Module 3 we introduce you to the world of business organizations and their tax concerns.  This module is a practical companion to Module 2, as it gives you experience in completing each of the schedules and forms common to business organizations.

Module 4 has been developed to give you a head start in creating and running your own tax preparation service.  You will learn from the experts.  Since 1979 Universal Accounting Center has been helping individuals just like you get their businesses started and running profitably in weeks, not months.  The skills and strategies presented in Module IV of the PTP are the result of years of experience in running a tax preparation business and incorporate the input of countless tax professionals.

You will find yourself light years ahead of the competition as you put these strategies into play.  Each session in this module provides proven and practical direction for starting a tax preparation business and growing it profitably. These sessions will also help you work confidently and professionally with prospective and current clients.