How to become a tax preparer (step-by-step)

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  • @FinePointsBookkeeping
    @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What questions do you have about tax prep?
    Here's some free resources:
    Free printable with all the info: finepoints.newzenler.com/f/tax-preparer-pdf
    TaxBiz Free Workshop: sk293.isrefer.com/go/Workshop/ML82/

  • @daphnebailey6223
    @daphnebailey6223 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Tax Preparer
    1. Take a course
    2. Apply to the state-board to take the test
    3. Pass the 3 hour exam
    4. Apply and pay for your PTIN (tax preparer number for the IRS)
    5. Get a license
    6. Get hired
    7. Every year after that get 30 hours of continuous education

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing the steps!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

    • @fsb_-bf3th
      @fsb_-bf3th ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What’s the 30 hours of continuous education?

    • @roselynholloway7863
      @roselynholloway7863 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fsb_-bf3thprobably extra modules

    • @dan9002
      @dan9002 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Similar to taking Life and Annuity State License.

    • @dan9002
      @dan9002 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@fsb_-bf3th
      It should be a refresher on what you learned when you studied for the exam.

  • @bradcolorado8149
    @bradcolorado8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Did the H.R. Block tax course which is a great value..then did 5 years working tax prep for an "enrolled agent" accountant. When you begin taxes for small corporations you enter into the vast world of bookkeeping

    • @ccagle17922
      @ccagle17922 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Being an EA does not mean the person is an accountant.

  • @J.WinstonCPA
    @J.WinstonCPA ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Here in MS no education or tests are required to do bookkeeping or file taxes. Basically, a CPA is only required to audit public companies. I have a CPA, and I get more money from bookkeeping than taxes. Love the channel.

    • @Simalevlog
      @Simalevlog ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell me more abt CPA bookkeeping and required ?

  • @paulzirkle7636
    @paulzirkle7636 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just happened on this site and this was just wonderful. My wife and I are wanting to start a business and this would be great. You were so thorough! Thank you so so much

  • @jasonblizzard9635
    @jasonblizzard9635 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Tax biz is $3,000, or $1,997 one time payment then $37/mth thereafter. It's the same rabbit hole marketing scheme that's being played out in this new online hustle economy with everything. It's cheaper to study on your own and take the test

  • @imperfectxennial3008
    @imperfectxennial3008 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m enrolled in the H&R Block course, as I was unable to find a bookkeeping job. So I hope this puts my foot in the door. Unfortunately no office in my area does bookkeeping. I tried Intuit but never heard back from them. I’m also going to school at my local community college to get my certificate in bookkeeping.

  • @mrperez7036
    @mrperez7036 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This video is misleading. To become a tax preparer you simply have to sign up for a course. Many tax preparers do not have to take a test with the IRS. This video is about how to become an enrolled agent which is way different than the title of the video

    • @cajunguy6502
      @cajunguy6502 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She literally said "this is all within Oregon" at 1:00. A basic tax prep in Oregon is a license. The EA test is way more involved.

    • @sherriegriffin7928
      @sherriegriffin7928 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She said exactly what u said at the beginning lol

    • @frankayala3950
      @frankayala3950 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wait don't you have to be certified to prepare taxes, therefore wouldn't you need to take a course then take the exam, which is what she has stated?

    • @tarraparker7178
      @tarraparker7178 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm in cali, what course do u recommend If u have any ?

    • @mrperez7036
      @mrperez7036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frankayala3950 that is correct, you do not have to be certified!

  • @tayarndt
    @tayarndt ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. I believe there’s only four states that require a state licensure for taxes, Oregon, California, Maryland and I don’t know if the other one. In Texas where I live, I don’t have to take a state licensure. With that being said, though I do have a bookkeeping business and I’m gonna try to go for the enrolled agent.

    • @wesjay7780
      @wesjay7780 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s the progress on the EA coming along? I’ve been thinking about getting the EA certification.

    • @tayarndt
      @tayarndt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wesjay7780 the EA is coming long great. I just bought the course from tax mama. I recommend you do the same thing we can maybe do a study group

    • @wesjay7780
      @wesjay7780 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tayarndt I was considering doing a Gleim self-study review course for under $700, but I looked into TaxMama, and that is a nice deal, especially if you’re getting actual lectures from somebody at designated times. I’ll most likely take the self-study route, but it doesn’t hurt to know another fellow tax friend :D , if you have Discord, we can keep in contact.

    • @tayarndt
      @tayarndt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wesjay7780 well, here’s the other thing, because I am fully blind, I find that I would rather have the audio format. In addition, some of those other platforms are not accessible for me. So yeah, if you buy tax mama let me know because I would love to set up a group.

    • @wesjay7780
      @wesjay7780 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tayarndt I got you, sounds good and I will let you know! Have a good day, and it was nice talking :D

  • @randomuser1105
    @randomuser1105 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In Illinois, all you have to do is take a course and get your PTIN.

  • @oliviaouellette5734
    @oliviaouellette5734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This awesome! I am very interested in becoming a tax preparer here in Maine. I am currently a bookkeeper.

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Olivia! Glad you found this video helpful!
      Krista (FinePoints Assistant)

  • @irynahess4968
    @irynahess4968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you a million! Very useful information and I appreciate you’ve done that for us💐👍🏻

  • @philipjoseph1144
    @philipjoseph1144 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are very informative and helpful.
    I am retired and would like to start a bookkeeping business. Having said that, I have a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance and worked in accounting for 10 of my early working years. The last 20 years was very much into IT. Now, I would like to put my education to use. Btw, I got certified as a QBO Pro Advisor. Getting clients might be the difficult part for me I guess. Would like to hear your feedback. Thank you for sharing your experiences in this line of work. God Bless!!

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! Congrats on getting your QBO ProAdvisor certification, Morgan thinks that's a great place to start. Morgan has several videos on how to market your bookkeeping business to find clients. Here are a couple we think you might like: th-cam.com/video/A30Q99g2jJg/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/RrrKUYuMSA4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=x6Vv3zvTaz60zK9n, th-cam.com/video/uyguwAeEoew/w-d-xo.html
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @henrythomas7112
    @henrythomas7112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like your video presentation. It is informative too, at the same time. Thanks a lot for your guidance!

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Henry! I'm glad you're enjoying Morgan's channel!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @Natepillradio
    @Natepillradio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a tax preparer in California and the requirements are different in Oregon.

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, this video is based on Oregon requirements, but each state is somewhat different. Just a video to get an idea of what tax preparation is like :) -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)

  • @Adv.Abhinavgupta
    @Adv.Abhinavgupta 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Growth and Scope of this course in future

  • @Lyn777
    @Lyn777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It costs about $700 which may or may not be covered in part by the company interested in you.

  • @Leslie-ee8ip
    @Leslie-ee8ip 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you this was very helpful!

  • @elianasmith6330
    @elianasmith6330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!
    Thank you very much for your hard work.

  • @yoyokanamihue6183
    @yoyokanamihue6183 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been having a horrible experience trying to become a tax prep. I’ve gone to my community college which doesn’t teach it to me, it’s only online so I’ve been teaching myself everything. I’ve been trying to gain experience and it’s been exhausting and frustrating. Not to mention YOU DO NOT NEED EDUCATION TO BE A TAX PREP. I’m wasting time and money just to gain experience. 😩

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time gaining the experience and education you need to become a tax preparer. I'll let Morgan know tax preparing is something you are looking for more information on.
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

    • @irettawashington4337
      @irettawashington4337 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have tax classes available

    • @angellistheshit
      @angellistheshit 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What courses can you take for free? I was thinking about going to community college even though I have my bachelors degree.

  • @elmehdigamil1936
    @elmehdigamil1936 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you can help me with this question.
    I worked with Hrblock the last season, now I would like to start my LLC for tax preparation. I can renew my PTIN for this upcoming tax season but I’m not sure if I do have to take the continued education again since I took the 18 hours couple month ago with hrblock platform but I decide to not go back with them for next season

  • @Lily50423
    @Lily50423 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to get the school information were your friend when to get certified? thank you for your help

  • @Theblob-j1r
    @Theblob-j1r 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My training cost was $450 with Liberty Tax

  • @LivingLife972
    @LivingLife972 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this video. Can everything be done online?

  • @sofieturenmendez1213
    @sofieturenmendez1213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw that you have to register with CTEC first, is that correct?

  • @brentkillian
    @brentkillian ปีที่แล้ว

    I am personally working on becoming an ea.

  • @sid_Shaheen
    @sid_Shaheen ปีที่แล้ว

    Anna accounting and tax preparation business eppadi Start pandrath enn sollunga anna

  • @ThePytyty
    @ThePytyty 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got a PTIN number from IRS on 2015. Never did anything after. Do I need to start over again? What do I need to do to use my PTIN?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This may be a case-by-case basis, so we recommend reaching out to your accountant or a lawyer (or maybe even the IRS to ask) ~Lorian, FP admin

  • @HectorPdL1976
    @HectorPdL1976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is Amy still providing mentorship?

  • @maxdiaz8790
    @maxdiaz8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re absolutely amazing

  • @eliaslumumba1666
    @eliaslumumba1666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, I am interested in becoming a professional tax preparer and I don’t know where to start from please refer me.

  • @eliaslumumba1666
    @eliaslumumba1666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, I am interested in becoming a professional tax preparer and I don’t know where to start from

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Elias! Check out Morgan's Tax Preparer Guide (finepoints.newzenler.com/f/tax-preparer-pdf). It will show you the steps you need to take and where to start!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @VinhTran-bn8fc
    @VinhTran-bn8fc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your video

  • @الشاعرابوجابرحيّانالحياني

    I’m interested to be a tax preparer .
    If I take the course I can open an office?

  • @AliAkbar-x2c
    @AliAkbar-x2c ปีที่แล้ว

    Please correctly put the link of AMY

  • @javedsoomro3417
    @javedsoomro3417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, can I do job there as a tax preparer as I am registered with Federal Board of Revenue as tax practitioner in Pakistan and I have five year experience to efile tax returns and documentation.

  • @segunayeni-kq5wv
    @segunayeni-kq5wv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i really want to do this

  • @g.kirankumarkiru8179
    @g.kirankumarkiru8179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which is better, this program or enrolled agent course??

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you mean TaxBiz? I haven't done either personally, but I can vouch for other quality trainings from the TaxBiz people (bookkeepers.com). Reach out to Amy if you have questions! (info in description box)

    • @g.kirankumarkiru8179
      @g.kirankumarkiru8179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm kiran from india,
      I have good knowledge and experience on us accounting and taxation,
      I'm quickbooks pro advisor and intuit certified professional bookkeeper. And pursing enrolled agent. If you hiring for remote position, even short term or long term works on bookkeeping or taxation.
      Please let me know.
      You no need to pay me untill you get satisfied with my work.

  • @mustafavayani2112
    @mustafavayani2112 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I prepare taxes being non US national?

  • @ASH-se6kr
    @ASH-se6kr ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your video thx
    if my annual income 50-70k
    and my brother 30k
    then we wanna buy house cost 200k
    we need to pay cash tho so what if we can borrow 100k from friends then we buy the house ?
    we not going to face any issues with IRS since our income only around 100k and we buying house for 200k?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. Unfortunately, Morgan is not in the real estate business, so she is unable to help you with this. Thanks for watching!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @marazulcontreras1446
    @marazulcontreras1446 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Were can i do that ?

  • @jimmy45yea
    @jimmy45yea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 👌

  • @aktarulislam2349
    @aktarulislam2349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for informative Vedio ..

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yep did tht right 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @marazulcontreras1446
    @marazulcontreras1446 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can this work for Washington?

  • @NurseontheRun149
    @NurseontheRun149 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could not find the resources for completing income tax preparation courses you mentioned at the end of this video.
    Would you be kind enough to pm me it.
    Thank you. I just subscribed to your channel.

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! Here are the resources Morgan mentioned in this video:
      Free download - How to Become a Tax Preparer: finepoints.newzenler.com/f/tax-preparer-pdf
      TaxBiz Free Worshop: taxbiz.com/free-workshop?cookieUUID=22c25392-f620-4325-9a53-53be83ee26dd
      TaxBiz Main Page: taxbiz.com/?cookieUUID=f174d729-f48f-44a3-b2b0-9858067a7fbf
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @justme-dg4ii
    @justme-dg4ii ปีที่แล้ว

    How much a tax preparer makes?

  • @ARFORYOU
    @ARFORYOU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @ravelbella7330
    @ravelbella7330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed:)

  • @JayPatel-ts6dt
    @JayPatel-ts6dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello mam, I am bookkeeper in Indian but I will plan to move in Canada so that How to get job as bookkeeper in Canada????

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll need to research this a bit, as Morgan lives in the US and really knows how to do it in the states. However, there are lots of Canadian bookkeepers, so if you join a few FB groups, I bet you'll find some who could help! -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)

    • @JayPatel-ts6dt
      @JayPatel-ts6dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Mam 😊

    • @slrahman8723
      @slrahman8723 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you suggest some expert Canadian bookkeepers like Morgan on TH-cam or Facebook?

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A tax prep is dint to payment ommg thinks

  • @power-reconcile
    @power-reconcile 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very clear explanation, thanks for the awesome video! Just to mention, if you need to batch fill tax forms for your customers, we provide a Microsoft Excel add-in to automate this - th-cam.com/video/w6h7s8COkXA/w-d-xo.html

  • @zacharyholland1091
    @zacharyholland1091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the difference between accounting and bookkeeping

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Here's a video that talks about just that! th-cam.com/video/toh6M6mQCo0/w-d-xo.html
      -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)

    • @zacharyholland1091
      @zacharyholland1091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinePointsBookkeeping Awesome! thanks!

    • @DavidWaddleton5toes
      @DavidWaddleton5toes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zacharyholland1091 Accounting can entail much more than what you would do with typical bookkeeping role. You could be handling payroll or other functions within the organization like accounts payables and receivables. I am an Enrolled Agent which allows me to represent client with the IRS and with my Account Degree background, it helps to advise clients on best practices and sort of act as an CFO for small clients. A common activity is closing the books for year end, which entails knowing how to handle closing the books for year end. Bookkeeping is a great start to lots of accounting function, which CPA's like to ignore, but is vital to the basic functioning of businesses.

  • @musicman7391
    @musicman7391 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is American tax preparer?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, this is what an American tax preparer does.
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yo

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok 18% more the I'm othe an get back on tht to...

  • @tommydo961
    @tommydo961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can we take courses?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! Morgan recommends the course Tax Biz (sk293.isrefer.com/go/TBMP/ML82/) to learn how to become a tax preparer.
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)