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Online Self-Paced Courses

Our online programs offer students access to a classroom-like learning experience with the convenience of studying from home or office. Our self-paced online training programs offer students a unique learning experience much like that of a real classroom.

  • Watch pre-recorded lecture videos recorded during live on-line training sessions
  • Access and print all course materials online
  • Use the online student bulletin board to ask your online instructor questions
  • Enroll and pay for courses online
  • Complete tests and receive CPE certificates online

Take our FREE SAMPLE COURSE to see how our online Learning Management System works. 

Our online Learning Management System is user-friendly and easy once you know how to use it.  Prior to taking your first course, you will need to read the Student User Manual and watch our training video.

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Basic Tax Course

Online 80 Hour Basic Income Tax Course (Self-Paced)

FEDERAL AND OREGON TAX LAW

This is a licensed vocational course which qualifies students to sit the Oregon State Tax Board Licensing Exams.  This program consists of 24 instructional sessions.  Students must also sit closed-book Mid-Term and Final Exams. The series concludes with a final session devoted to a review and question answer session covering questions contained in the final exam.

Click here for Self-Paced Online 80-Hour Basic Tax Course Enrollment Agreement.

Online Basic Income Tax Course (Self-Paced)

FEDERAL-ONLY TAX LAW

A challenging and in-depth study program which includes over 70 hours of education in the form of video recorded lectures, study materials, tax return classwork and homework assignments and quizzes designed to test and reinforce tax knowledge.

This course is intended for students who wish to study federal tax law only and will NOT be sitting the Oregon LTP exam. The Online Basic Tax Course includes the federal tax portions of the Online 80-Hour Basic Tax Course. While some Oregon State tax law may be included in Course materials, this course does not-include Sessions 13, 23 or 24 which are Oregon-specific sessions.

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CPE Courses

1040 Tax Pro LTC Prep Series

Self-Paced Online CPE Courses

Our CPE programs provide tax professionals with an interesting and challenging educational experience.  All of our online programs inlcude:

Lecture Video Recording.

Classwork and Homework Assignments Involving the Completion of Tax Returns.

Practice Quizzes and Quiz Answer Keys designed to test your knowledge.

A detailed, easy-to-read Course Manual designed help you understand complex subjects.

Click here to enroll in our 1040 Tax Pro LTC Prep Series (Self-Paced)

Please note: Live Lecture Videos are being recorded for these CPE Programs. Video recordings of lectures are added to to each course after the live session is recorded.  Refer to the calendar below for live recording dates. 

Click here to see our Self-Paced CPE Catalog

 

Introduction to S-Corporations & LLCs

Live online webinar is scheduled for November 20 & 25. 

Self-paced course will be available November 28.

Introduction to S-Corporations & Limited Liability Companies

This is a two-part course designed to teach students tax laws surrounding S-Corporations and LLCs.  The program begins with a lecture describing the various entity types and classifications before moving onto an overview of Forms 1120S and 1065.

Classes are held on November 20 & 25 , 2008.  CPE credits are awarded on a per-session basis.

Live sessions are qualifying CPE for CPAs, EAs, LTCs, and LTPs.

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Self-Paced Online Education Programs

Available Now

 

       

 

CPE

Available

Now

3 Credit Hours $40

Now available as a pre-recorded self-paced course

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to enroll

Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Filing Status & Dependents

We cover filing requirements for forms 1040 and 1040NR followed by an in-depth look at filing status and the rules for Qualifying Child and Qualifying Relative.

 

CPE

Available

Now

4 Credit Hours $50

Now available as a pre-recorded self-paced course

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to enroll

Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Pension & Social Security Income

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

 

CPE

Available

Now

3 Credit Hours $40

Now available as a pre-recorded self-paced course

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to enroll

 

Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Investment Wage, Tip & Other Income

Interest & Dividend Income, Wages & Tips, Unemployment, Alimony, Taxable Refunds and Other Income.

(Note: Tax Board CPE approval is pending.  This is a new course)

CPE

Available

Now

4 Credit Hours $50

Now available as a pre-recorded self-paced course

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to enroll

Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Adjustments to Income

IRAs, Moving Expenses, Education Deductions, Military Reservists, Domestic Activities Production Deduction, Medical Savings Accounts and more.

CPE

Available

Now

3 Credit Hours $45

Now available as a pre-recorded self-paced course

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to enroll

Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Itemized Deductions Part 1

Medical Expenses, Deductible Taxes & Interest, Charitable Gifts & Casualty Losses.

 

Live Web-Based Calendar

Self-Paced CPE Courses are available 5 days after live broadcast.

Participating in a live online class is easy and fun!  Prior to joining your first line class, you will need to read the Live-Online Student User Manual and watch our training video.  We also strongly recommend you logon to join your live class 20 minutes prior to start.

Click here for live Webinar Participant Instructions.

Date

Time (Pacific Time)

Course Name & Topic

Class Description

Oct 7

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $45

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Itemized Deductions Part 2

Employee Business Expenses and Other Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions.

 

Oct 9

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $45

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Federal Credits Part 1

Non refundable Federal Credits including: Child & Dependent Care Credit, Education Credits, Retirement Savings Credit, Adoption Credit, Foreign Tax Credit.

Oct 14

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $45

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Federal Credits Part 2

Non refundable Credits Continued: Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax, Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, General Business Credits.  Refundable Credits Including: Additional Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, Credit for Excess Social Security Tax.

Oct 16

9:30 - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Basis of Assets

How to calculate basis of assets. Including: Acquisition Costs, Adjustments for depreciation, Gifts and Inheritances. This class also gives a good introduction to calculating basis in Statutory and Non-Statutory Stock Options.

Oct 21

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

4 Credit Hours $50

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Depreciation Made Easy

MACRS, Limits on Autos, Section 179, Listed Property and Amortization rules are all covered in this well organized program.

Oct 23

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Sale of Assets

(Sch D, Form 4797)

Schedule D, Form 4797 and Capital Gains worksheets are explored in detail. We provide working illustrations on how to correctly complete Form 4797 and calculate recoveries and recaptures on the sale of depreciable assets.

Oct 28

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Sale of Home, Installment Sales & Like-Kind Exchanges

We begin with an examination of the rules relating to Sale of Home before moving onto an analysis of how to report Installment Sale Income on Form 6252. We also cover rules for calculating deferrable gain in a Like-Kind Exchange and how to complete Form 8824.

Oct 30

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Rental Income & Passive Activity Loss Limits

We provide detailed instructions on reporting income from rental property and completing Schedule E. We also explore Passive Activity Loss and At-Risk Limitations as they apply to business income.

Nov 4

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

4 Credit Hours $50

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Self-Employment Income & Expenses

How to report business income and expenses and line-by-line instructions for Schedule C. We also cover Record-Keeping, Home Office Expenses, Meal & Travel Expenses, Special Rules Affecting Child Day Care Businesses, Payroll Reporting Requirements, and State and City Tax Returns

Nov 6

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax

The AMT is affecting an increasing number of tax payers. We examine the differences between Preference & Deferral Items, Rules for Completing Form 6251, and how to determine who is eligible for the Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax.

Nov 11

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Credit Hours $40

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Amended Returns, Household Employees, Kiddie Tax

 

We cover the rules governing Household Employees, Advance EIC and other taxes before moving onto a discussion of reporting requirements for Estimated Tax, and calculating Penalties for Late Payment of Tax. We also discuss how to prepare and file Form 1040X Amended Returns.

(Note Tax Board approval pending.  This is a new course)

Nov 13

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $45

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Welcome to Oregon Part 1

 

An in-depth review of how to calculate and report Oregon Additions & Subtractions is followed by a discussion of how to calculate and report Oregon Tax Credits.

Nov 18

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $45

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Tax Pro 1040 LTC Prep Series

Welcome to Oregon Part 2

We discuss reporting requirements for Part-year and Nonresident returns before moving onto instructions for completing Forms 40P & 40N. We also discuss Oregon Administrative Rules & Code of Conduct governing Tax Preparers in Oregon.

Nov 20

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $60

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Introduction to

S-Corporations &

Limited Liability Companies

Part 1

Formation and Taxation of S-Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

Nov 25

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3.5 Credit Hours $60

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Introduction to

S-Corporations &

Limited Liability Companies

Part 2

Preparation of Forms 1120S & 1065, Balance Sheet, Schedule M2, Apportionments, State & City Returns