eTax – Beginner Tax Preparer Training
November 7–December 19, 2026
7 Saturdays • Live on Zoom
Tuition: $350 • One-time payment
Learn the fundamentals of preparing individual income tax returns. Join eTax Members Club first, then pay the $350 class tuition.
Your Seven Saturdays
• Nov. 7 · Tax Basics & Form 1040
W-2, 1099s, filing requirements and key terminology.
• Nov. 14 · Filing Status & Dependents
Client interviews, filing status and qualifying dependents.
• Nov. 21 · Income
Wages, self-employment forms, retirement and Social Security.
• Nov. 28 · Self-Employment & Schedule C
Business expenses, mileage, depreciation basics and SE tax.
• Dec. 5 · Credits & Due Diligence
EITC, Child Tax Credit, education and dependent care credits.
• Dec. 12 · Common Tax Items & Massachusetts
Deductions, Marketplace insurance and state returns.
• Dec. 19 · Complete Return Lab & Office Workflow
Fictional client practice, e-file, Form 8879, taxpayer data protection and final assessment.
