Continuing Professional Education

CPE Seminars & Correspondence Courses
for CPAs, EAs, LTPs & LTCs

  What to Expect From Our CPE Programs

• Professional, informative & enjoyable classes
• Knowledgeable Instructors
• Comfortable seating
• Class materials provided
• Small class size – Seating is limited

Pacific Northwest Tax Service is licensed by the Oregon Department of Education. Our Basic Tax Course is approved by the Oregon Board of Tax Service Examiners.

For information about our 80-hour Basic Tax Course, see our Basic Course page .

Testimonials From Some Of Our Students

“Very efficient. Very little wasted time.”

“Thanks for making what could have been a very dry and boring class, interesting, fun and an all-together enjoyable experience.”

“The overall blend of instruction, class work, and quizzes, although strenuous, provided a good overall understanding of the subject matter.”

“Really got my brain going – was in awe with instructor’s knowledge.”

“Thank you for all your hard work. I’ve learned so much by taking this course.”

CPE Correspondence Courses

Correspondence Course content is similar to content taught at our seminars. In addition to completing required reading assignments, students must complete and submit hand-prepared homework assignments to receive course credit.

L.T.P.s, L.T.C.s, and E.A.s will qualify for continuing education credits hours as outlined in the Correspondence Registration Form.

Correspondence CPE Programs

Filing Status & Dependents * 4 Hours - $55

Dependents and Head of Household weigh heavily in Oregon’s LTC and LTP exams.  Master the rules with this class. 

Pensions & Social Security * 4 Hours - $55

Simplified General Rule, Taxability of IRS, Roth IRAs, Early Withdrawal Penalty, Lump Sum Payments.

 Itemized Deductions * 8 hours -$110

Medical, Employee Business Expenses, Charity and more. 

Federal Credits * 8 hours - $110

Credits weigh heavily in Oregon exams. Learn the rules here. 

Welcome to Oregon * 8 Hours - $110

Oregon Additions & Subtractions, Oregon Credits

 Adjustments to Income * 4 Hours - $55

IRAs, Moving Expenses, Education Deductions and more.

 Understanding Alternative Minimum Tax * 4 Hours $75

The whens and whys of AMT – Also the Credit for AMT 

Depreciation Made Easy * 4 Hours - $55

MACRS, Limits on Autos, Section 179, Listed Property

Basis of Assets * 4 Hours $55

Understanding Basis calculations, Stock Options etc.  

Sale of Assets & Capital Gains * 4 Hours - $55

Sale of Business Assets and Capital Gains

Recoveries Passive Activity Loss Limits & Rental Income * 4 Hours - $55

Passive & Non-Passive Income, Rental Property, Sch E Page 2  

Self-Employment Income * 4 Hours - $55

Business Expenses, Home Office, Trimet & City Taxes  

LTC Exam Prep Series * 60 Hours - $499

A high-quality self-study program for tax professionals who need to master areas covered in Oregon’s LTC Exam. 

Ethics for Enrolled Agents * 3 Hours - $45  

Introduction to S-Corps and LLCs * 8 Hours $140

Definitions & descriptions, line-by-line instructions & working problems teach you the basics of forms 1120S and 1065.

CPE Correspondence Course Registration form (web page) (PDF)