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Chartered Tax Professional

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Chartered Tax Professionals (CTP) help individuals and organizations manage their income tax situations and file their income tax returns. Earn your CTP professional credential while learning to prepare income tax returns for most U.S. citizens, along with small businesses, partnerships, and sole proprietorships with this online course.

Credits

18.00

Duration

180.00
hours

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Cost

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2,248.00

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Chartered Tax Professional

7/1/2026
–
6/30/2027
Self Paced
0549-008
$
2,248.00

About this course

What you’ll learn

In this tax preparer certificate program, you will gain essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective tax filing and planning. The course explores a wide range of topics, including the preparation of key tax forms such as W-2s, 1099s, and Form 1040. You will also learn effective client interview techniques and develop a strong understanding of filing requirements, exemptions, dependents, and much more. Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also have the tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), a test that individuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the U.S.

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Prerequisites

A high school diploma or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. While prior accounting experience or specific math skills are not required, students should have an aptitude for working with numbers and interacting with people. The ability to understand and interpret tax laws is also strongly recommended.

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