Become a

Tax Professional in California.

Basic Income Tax (Federal & California) is a CTEC and IRS-approved course that's not insanely boring and teaches you what you need to know to "go pro" in taxes.

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This course is a combination of:

Distinct Visual Style.

Interactive Review Questions.

Includes the 3 Exams that are needed for CTEC (Ethics, Federal and California). All exams are 100% open book and done at your own pace.

Extensive video training on how to actually do things instead of just reading out of a book.

QUALIFIES FOR:

IRS

CTEC

60 HRS

Aspiring Tax Professionals May Feel:

"I am uncertain and overwhelmed about starting a career in the tax business."

"I lack the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a complex field."

"I am facing a steep learning curve. It will take me YEARS of expensive school to learn this stuff."

"I am unsure about next steps after I become a tax professional (how to get my first job, how to start my own business, etc.) So why even start?"
"Learning about taxes will be horrendously boring and totally irrelevant to my real life."

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Don't Let Tax Career Challenges Hold You Back.

At Pronto Tax School, we understand that starting a career in the tax business can be challenging, but we have seen firsthand how our 60-hour CTEC-approved qualifying education online basic income tax course has helped thousands of people get off to a strong start in the tax industry. We believe that this course can also help you achieve your goals, and we would be honored to support you on your journey!

See What Our Past Students Have to Say:

Over 1,000 Real Customer Reviews of the 60 Hour CTEC Basic Income Tax Course (Average 4.7 out of 5 stars)

Very thorough and easy to understand, user-friendly.

Jakeline Beltran

Excellent introduction in acquisition of knowledge for a beginner tax preparer

Edna Chua

Very thorough and not boring!

Amy Whelan

I am thankful for Pronto Tax's "Basic Income Tax" course in providing an educational course that took major concepts in the tax world and simplified it. I feel more confident and know I have the tools necessary to be successful as a new tax preparer.

Alana Brand

Breaks everything down so you can really understand everything and does it in a way anyone would be able to understand.

Antonay Kindred

The way the whole course is designed makes it easy to understand and pass the course. Additional training videos are very helpful.

Damanpreet Kaur

After Completing the Basic Income Tax Course, You Will:

Gain confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to succeed in the tax business.

Have a thorough, rock solid understanding of the fundamentals of tax laws and regulations.

Gain practical experience that helps you prepare real tax returns for real clients.

Be able to start your tax career with confidence.

This is How You Can Become a Registered Tax Professional with Pronto Tax School:

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Enroll in the course.

The first step is to enroll in our 60-hour CTEC Basic Income Tax Course. This comprehensive online course covers all the key topics and skills that aspiring tax professionals need to know to start their careers in the tax business.

Complete the coursework and pass the final exam.

Aspiring tax professionals will need to complete all 60 hours of coursework and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher to qualify for CTEC registration. Our course is designed to be flexible and self-paced, so students can complete the coursework on your own schedule and at your own pace. All exams are "open book" (meaning all answers are in the book so you can look up answers while you take exams). Also, you can take the exams as many times as you need to pass, without incurring any additional fees.

Register with CTEC.

After completing the course and passing the final exam, aspiring tax professionals can register with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) to become a registered tax preparer in California. This process involves submitting an application and paying a registration fee to CTEC.

Continue education.

To maintain your registration with CTEC, tax professionals need to complete 20 hours of continuing education each year. Pronto Tax School offers a variety of continuing education courses and memberships to help tax professionals stay up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations and maintain your CTEC registration.

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How Is Our Online CTEC 60-Hour Basic Income Tax Course Unique?

This course is taught by people who have decades of real-life experience in the tax business. We teach based on REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE, not just "book learning."

This course is not super-boring like most tax education, in fact we like to have fun with our tax training. Some call us crazy, but we believe that learning about taxes should NOT be more boring than watching paint dry.

This course gives you exclusive insights into what you need to do to position yourself for maximum success in this "New Era of Tax."

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Course Curriculum

Module 1 - Welcome & Instructions

Getting Started Quiz (Super Easy!)
Welcome & Instructions (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)

Module 2 - Tax Preparation Basics

Tax Preparation Basics (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)
Tax Preparation Basics (Video Training)
Tax Preparation Basics (Review Questions)

Module 3 - Ethics and Compliance

Ethics for Tax Professionals (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)
Ethics for Tax Professionals (Video Training)
Ethics for Tax Professionals (Review Questions)

Module 4 - EXAM - Ethics for Tax Professionals

TY 2022 Ethics Exam - CTEC 60 Hour

Module 5 - Who Must File a Federal Income Tax Return?

Filing Requirements (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)
Filing Requirements (Review Questions)

Module 6 - Various Taxes

Various Taxes (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)
Various Taxes (Review Questions)

Module 7 - Various Tax Forms

Various Tax Forms (PDF Textbook with Videos Inside)
Various Tax Forms (Review Questions)

Module 8 - When are Returns Due

When Are Tax Returns Due? (PDF Textbook)
When Are Returns Due (Review Questions)

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Meet Your Instructor

Andy Frye

Founder and CEO, Pronto Tax School, Inc.

Third generation tax business entrepreneur.
Personally prepared 10,000+ tax returns.
Founder & CEO of Pronto Tax School, Inc.
100,000+ online courses delivered through the Pronto Tax School training system since 2011.
Regularly in touch with, training, and helping 20,000+ independent tax professionals.

Start Risk-Free Today!

We just completed a major update of this course, added a bunch of new training videos, etc., so this 60 Hour CTEC Qualifying Education Basic Income Tax Course is TUNED UP and ready to rock your world.

We have a 14-day money back guarantee on this course so you can feel free to try it with no risk. The only exception to our guarantee is if you complete the course and we report your hours, in that case there are no refunds. This way, you can feel free to buy and try with no risk whatsoever!

You can get started today and you'll have 365 days access to all materials so that you can work through the course at your own pace.

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Get Your Tax Education Questions Answered – Contact Our Support Team Today!

If you have questions about whether or not this course is the right fit for your needs, please contact our customer support team via email or call us (or text message us) directly (310) 422 - 1283.

CTEC Education Provider Number 6201
CTEC Course Number 6201-QE-0014
IRS Education Provider Number: MPMDK-T-00116-22-S and MPMDK-E-00105-22-S
2 Hours Ethics for Tax Professionals
43 Hours Federal Taxation
15 Hours California Taxation
Level: Basic (with some Intermediate & Advanced Concepts Also Addressed)
Prerequisites: None
Education Provider Name: Pronto Tax School, Inc.

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