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Tax School

Guardian Tax is The Best Place To Learn Taxes!

New tax preparers must complete 60 hours of qualifying education, and existing registered tax preparers must complete 20 hours of continuing education (We offer this CTEC-approved training course). In addition, you must:   

  • Maintain a Tax Preparer Bond (www.bondsexpress.com or other company) 
  • Register with the IRS and get a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) (www.irs.gov/ptin)
  • Register with California Tax Education Council (CTEC) as a Tax Preparer (www.ctec.org). Beginning in, 2020 A New Tax Preparer must have background check completed with CTEC prior to registering as a Tax Preparer (www.ctec.org)


Our class will cover all of the newest tax laws plus the following:  

  • Form 1040&540
  • Filing Status and Dependent Exemptions
  • Tax Credits and Tax Deductions
  • Taxable vs. Nontaxable Income
  • Ethics & Tax Preparer Responsibilities
  • Capital Gains and Loss
  • Itemized Deductions
  • Business Income, Expenses, Structure, and Filing Requirements
  • Refunds and Balance Due
  • Amendments, Extensions, and more

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2021 Class Schedule

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60 Hour CTEC Course

Registration Begins July 1, 2021

This class is for those new to taxes who want to become a CA Registered Tax Preparer. 


Option 1: Live Instructor Webinar-Online Program

$459  Live-Online Instructor Class w/ e-book & Physical textbook 


Session 1: Begins: Sept. 9 - Nov. 4 

Days: Mondays & Thursdays 

Times: 10:00am-12:30pm 


Session 2: Begins Sept. 9 - Nov. 4

Days: Mondays & Thursdays 

Times: 6:00pm - 8:30pm


(Live  Instructor-Led Course AND Receive one-on-one online meetings if need additional support from instructor.)


Option 2: 60 Hour Self-Study Online Program

$299 Online Self-Study w/ e-book

Begins:  Anytime since its Self-Study not Instructor Led. Receive up to 10 one-on-one 30 min. online meetings if need additional support from instructor or have questions.

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20 Hour CTEC Course

Registration Begins July 1, 2021

Live Instructor Webinar Online Course. This class is for registered Tax Preparer looking to renew their certifications w/ e-book.

Cost: $199


Option 1: Live Instructor Webinar Online Course


Session 3: Sep 8 - Oct 13 (Approx. 6 weeks)

Days: Wednesdays 

Times: 6:00pm-8:30pm


Session 4: Oct 5 - Oct 26 (Approx. 3 1/2 weeks)

Days: Tuesday & Fridays 

Times: 10:00am-12:30pm


Option 2: 20 Hour Self-Study Online Course 

$139 Online Self-Study Course w/ e-book

Complete the course from home, or anywhere you have internet and access to a computer or mobile device. Work at your own pace.

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Business Tax Workshop

Registration Begins September 1, 2021

Instructor Live Webinar. This class focuses on Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships Taxes. No CE credit is available. This is an informational workshop that provides information about Business Formation, Filing Requirements, the latest updates, and Intro to Business Tax Return Forms for Small Business Tax Returns.

Cost: $349


Session 5: Oct 20 - Nov 17 (5 Weeks)

Days: Wednesdays

Times: 6pm-8:30pm 

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