The Tax University Professional Tax Training

FAQs

General FAQs

What Are The Advantages Of Studying Through The Tax University?

Here are just some of the benefits you receive by using the Tax University for your tax education needs:

Best-Value, Highest-Quality Tax Curriculum Available Today
Real-World, Time-Tested Program
Prepares You For The IRS Competency Exam
Easy-To-Learn, Written In Common Language
Phone And Web-Based Support
Automatic Grading With Online Exams
Online Access To Valuable Tax Resource Material
Case Studies And Practice Exams

Does The Tax University Offer A Money-Back Guarantee?

Yes. Review the Tax University program for 15 calendar days from your registration date, and complete the first three lessons to see if our course meets your educational goals. If it doesn’t, simply notify us and we’ll refund your entire purchase price. Once you exceed 15 calendar days, or complete more than the first three lessons, no refunds will be issued.

What If I Have Questions Or Need Assistance After Registering For The Professional Tax Training Program?

The Tax University offers both email and phone support for all students. Our course instructors usually respond to student email questions within two hours 9-5 EST M-F.

Why Is The Tax University The Best Choice For Tax Education?

We realized early on in the development of our Tax Programs that students really need a clear understanding of the basics of tax preparation. So, we’ve taken the massive IRS tax code (over 16,000 pages long) and divided it into easily-understood lessons with relevant case studies. Although our course cannot cover every aspect of the Federal and State Income Tax Code, you’ll learn the most commonly used forms and schedules, and will be well prepared for the IRS Competency Exam.

The Tax University Professional Tax Training Program focuses on “real world” tax preparation and the most useful sections of the IRS code covered in the IRS Competency Exam. This allows you to immediately apply all of the skills and education you have learned.

Why is NOW The Time To Invest In A Professional-Level Tax Education?

Our industry is experiencing some radical changes which will benefit both consumers and tax preparers. Those committed to being a professional in the tax industry will soon be in VERY high demand. The new IRS licensing and continuing education requirements for all paid preparers is predicted to create a huge shortage of those qualified to file returns. In fact, the IRS estimates that in 2011, over 100,000 tax preparers could be forced out of the industry because of non-compliance with the new requirements. These laws which go into effect the second half of 2011 will make it much more difficult to become a paid preparer. Anyone who wishes to be a paid tax preparer must FIRST pass a stringent competency exam before becoming licensed.

If you have any questions about our tax courses, please contact us at 1-855-776-8298 or info@onlinetaxuniversity.com.

Online Edition FAQs

What Will I Receive After I Register For the Online Edition?

The course is split into 30 lessons of varying length with review questions and quizzes throughout. Most lessons include supplemental handouts. Included in the handouts in many lessons are comprehensive examples that allow you to practice preparing returns or portions of returns with true-to-life supporting documents like W-2s and 1099s. There is a comprehensive final exam at the end of the program. Lesson quizzes and the final exam are administered online.

The Online Edition of our Professional Tax Training Program is delivered entirely through the Tax University website. We realize some students need to occasionally study through a “non-computer” option, so we developed a comprehensive 200-page Supplemental Student Manual. This manual allows you to work offline when you are away from a computer. You still need to take all quizzes and the final exam online. There is no requirement to purchase the Supplemental Student Manual because all materials are available online. However if you would like a paper option to review and study you should consider adding the Supplemental Student Manual. The additional cost for the manual is only $39, which includes shipping and handling in the Continental United States.

When you order our Online Edition, you will be given the option to purchase the manual. The Supplemental Student Manual is not for sale by itself without purchasing the Online Edition course.

How Much Time Do I Have To Complete The Program?

We allow you up to six months to complete the course, but recommend that most students set a goal to finish in 90 days. We’ve found that those students who immediately begin the course and keep a consistent study schedule, learn faster and retain more knowledge than those who slow-down the process. We provide a detailed lesson planner to keep you on-track for whatever goal you set.

Do I Need Any Books Or Other Printed Materials?

No. The entire program is delivered online. You will have access to all course materials 24hrs/day and never have to worry about keeping up with books or assignments.

Do I Need Any Special Software Installed?

The Tax University is accessible with any standard web-browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and an internet connection. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view handouts and related materials. If you don’t have this program installed you can download it here (http://get.adobe.com/reader/). To test your browser follow this link: https://classroom.onlinetaxuniversity.com/Support/BrowserDetection.aspx

Does This Program Work On A Macintosh?

Yes. The Tax University works with any operating system as long as it has a web-browser available.

Do I Have To Complete A Lesson In One Session?

No. You can leave your lesson partially completed and return at a later point. The program will keep track of the last slide you were viewing.

How Long Will It Take To Finish The Program?

We estimate the program will take 50 hours to complete (excluding testing). However some users will need more or less time than this. We strongly encourage you to develop a plan to finish the course in three months.

Classroom Edition FAQs

What Will I Receive After I Register For the Classroom Edition?

The Classroom Edition includes all the materials you need to deliver a course to employees or potential employees:

Student Manual
Sample Forms & Documents
Comprehensive Tax Return Exercises
Instructor Manual (including a suggested class outline, answers to end-of-chapter exercises, and basic teaching methods)
Complete Test Answer Keys
Tax School Marketing Manual

Why should I teach my own live tax school?

The primary reason to offer a live tax school is to train and evaluate prospective employees.

In a classroom setting, you have the ability to observe and interact with prospective employees for a long period of time before deciding to offer them a job. You can think of your class as a long-term interview. You also get the opportunity to build rapport as their instructor that will carry over to the manager/employee relationship.

During your tax school, you will discover which prospective employees are best-suited for specific jobs. For example, if a student is not cut-out to be a tax preparer but you observe great people-skills, you may have found a friendly employee to handle customer service.

One valuable benefit from teaching a tax class is an increase in customers who learned about your firm from either attending your school or seeing your ads.

In addition, by preparing your lessons to teach the students, you are also bolstering your own tax knowledge, and preparing yourself for a successful tax season. Even if you are new to the business, our materials provide you the information you need to know.

What materials are provided for my students?

Each student will receive a student manual, one set of IRS forms and worksheets, and a book with in-depth review exercises. In addition, they will be registered for online chapter quizzes and a comprehensive final exam.

Is there a resource to ask questions during the course?

You will have available our Tax University Forums, which allows you to post questions to our education and support staff. You may also ask questions directly through email or phone.

Am I allowed to make a profit from teaching a tax school?

Yes. You are allowed to charge any price you would like to your students. With the higher standards set by the IRS for tax preparers and the need for quality education options, you may be able to charge a significant amount for a live class.

We do NOT allow our Classroom Program licensees to represent themselves as being affiliated with the Tax University.

Am I allowed to “private label” the Tax University Classroom Program with my company’s name?

Yes. We offer the option to brand your tax school with your company name and logo. The Tax University name will still need to be clearly shown on all materials and we retain all copyrights. Please contact us for more information.

Will we need to purchase a course for the instructor of my tax school?

No, our Classroom Edition instructor’s manual includes all course material and answer keys. There is no additional cost for these documents.

If I have more students than I originally planned, can I order more programs at the reduced cost?

Yes. If you have more or less students than originally planned or need to adjust your testing and licensing rights, please call 1-855-776-8298.

Need to discuss your specific situation?

Contact us at 1-855-776-8298 or info@onlinetaxunversity.com for any questions about our Classroom Program or teaching your own live tax school.