Accredited by DETC

National Tax Training School

California Tax Preparer Course

Approved by CTEC as a Qualifying Course to become a
California Registered Tax Preparer.
Covers Both - Federal and California State Taxation

National Tax Training School, the nation's foremost specialized tax training institute, offers this California Tax Education Council (CTEC) approved tax course - especially developed for home study - a clear, thorough, fascinating program that teaches you everything you need to know to legally prepare tax returns.

Start and operate your own successful tax practice; or take on a well-paid job preparing tax returns in an accounting or tax preparation firm. The tax course, written in an accessible style  - using non-technical language - guides you through Taxation by way of easy-to-master lesson units. You proceed at your own pace and set your own schedule. Study in the comfort and privacy of your home or office - without being tied to a rigid time frame, and without spending extra time, energy, or money traveling to and from classes.

Even if you have no previous knowledge of tax preparation, the California Tax Preparer Course, which consists of our nationally accredited Federal Individual Income Tax Course and the required additional California state instruction, will provide you with the proper training - covering all pertinent phases of the Federal and California State Individual and Small Business income tax so you can become a licensed Tax Preparer.

Some of the main topics covered in the course:

  • Business and Non-business Income and Deductions
  • Itemized Deductions and Tax Computation Methods
  • Medical Expenses and Charitable Contributions
  • Personal Exemptions and Taxpayers' Filing Status
  • Items Included and Excluded in Figuring Gross Income
  • Gains or Losses on the Sale or Exchange of Property
  • Basis
  • Capital Gains and Losses
  • Business and Casualty Losses
  • Bad Debts
  • Tax Consequences of the Sale of Taxpayers' Residence
  • Self-Employment Tax
  • Tax Credits (EIC, Business, Child Credit, Education etc.)
  • IRAs and Self Employed Pension Plans
  • Depreciation and Depletion
  • Payroll Taxes and Income Tax Withholding
  • Estimated Tax
  • Alternative Minimum Tax

See complete course outline!

Approved by The California Tax Education Council

Tax preparers in the state of California are required to be registered. National Tax Training School is approved by the California Tax Education Council as a provider for Qualifying and Continuing Education training that meets the CA requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course we will submit your completion information directly to CTEC.

Expert instruction

Available only to NTTS students.

Our team of highly skilled instructors and support staff ensure that our students receive the highest level of instruction available.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

You are fully protected by the liberal NTTS cancellation and refund provisions! You may cancel your enrollment within 15 days of your receipt of the course materials and receive a complete refund.