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
2021 Class Schedule
60 Hour CTEC Course
Registration Begins May 10, 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
$750 Live-In Person & 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
$475 Online Self-Study w/ e-book
Begins: Anytime since its Self-Study not Instructor Led. Receive up to 5 one-on-one 30 min. online meetings if need additional support from instructor or have questions.
20 Hour CTEC Course
Registration Begins May 10, 2021
Live Instructor Webinar Online Course. This class is for registered Tax Preparer looking to renew their certifications w/ e-book.
Cost: $399
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
$299 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.
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: $550
Session 5: Oct 20 - Nov 17 (5 Weeks)
Days: Wednesdays
Times: 6pm-8:30pm