In this course you will learn how to prepare tax returns. Total classroom time for the course is only 69 hours.¹ Day, evening and weekend courses are available to fit your schedule needs. Most classes meet 2 to 3 times a week.
You will learn tax theory, changes in tax laws, client interview skills and how to advise clients for optimal outcomes. You'll also use the same tax preparation software our experienced tax professionals use.
Total Time: 69 hours*
Course Topics:
- Filing requirements and filing status
- Exemptions
- Income and wages
- Interest and dividends
- Tax credits (EIC and Child Tax Credit)
- Tax deductions (itemized and standard)
- Health savings accounts
- Charitable contributions
- Education credits and other credits
- Traditional and Roth IRAs, Saver's Credit
- Adjustments to income
- Retirement planning and income
- Social Security, pensions and annuities
- Tax payments and tax planning
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* Oregon requires 89 hours of course time.
¹ Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
Enrollment restrictions apply. Book or other fees may also apply. This course is neither intended for nor open to any
persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or
organization other than H&R Block. During the course, should H&R Block learn of any student's employment or
intended employment with a competing professional tax preparation company or service, H&R Block reserves the right
to immediately cancel the student's enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, the student will not be entitled
to a refund of any fees paid unless required by state law. See Enrollment Agreement for details. State restrictions
may apply. Valid at participating locations only. Void where prohibited. H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer.
The H&R Block Income Tax Course is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the
Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
H&R Block has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer Basic Building Blocks, course number 1040-QE-0002, 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 at
www.ctec.org.
