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

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  • @FinePointsBookkeeping
    @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому +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 Рік тому +62

    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  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing the steps!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

    • @fsb_-bf3th
      @fsb_-bf3th Рік тому +2

      What’s the 30 hours of continuous education?

    • @roselynholloway7863
      @roselynholloway7863 Рік тому

      @@fsb_-bf3thprobably extra modules

    • @dan9002
      @dan9002 7 місяців тому

      Similar to taking Life and Annuity State License.

    • @dan9002
      @dan9002 7 місяців тому

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

  • @bradcolorado8149
    @bradcolorado8149 2 роки тому +26

    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 3 місяці тому

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

  • @paulzirkle7636
    @paulzirkle7636 9 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @J.WinstonCPA
    @J.WinstonCPA 2 роки тому +31

    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 Рік тому +1

      Tell me more abt CPA bookkeeping and required ?

  • @jasonblizzard9635
    @jasonblizzard9635 Рік тому +14

    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 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @AdelitaWilliam-dl7ci
    @AdelitaWilliam-dl7ci Рік тому +1

    I’m more than happy to discover this channel. I need to thank you for your time for this, particularly a fantastic watch!! I liked every little bit of it and I have subscribed you to look at new posts all the time.

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  Рік тому

      Hi Adelita. Glad you are enjoying Morgan's channel and thanks for subscribing!
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @mrperez7036
    @mrperez7036 Рік тому +81

    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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +6

      She said exactly what u said at the beginning lol

    • @frankayala3950
      @frankayala3950 6 місяців тому +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 4 місяці тому

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

    • @mrperez7036
      @mrperez7036 4 місяці тому

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

  • @tayarndt
    @tayarndt Рік тому +8

    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 Рік тому +1

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

    • @tayarndt
      @tayarndt Рік тому +1

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому

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

  • @henrythomas7112
    @henrythomas7112 Рік тому +3

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

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  Рік тому

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

  • @philipjoseph1144
    @philipjoseph1144 4 місяці тому +1

    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  4 місяці тому

      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: ua-cam.com/video/A30Q99g2jJg/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/RrrKUYuMSA4/v-deo.htmlsi=x6Vv3zvTaz60zK9n, ua-cam.com/video/uyguwAeEoew/v-deo.html
      Krista (FinePoints Admin)

  • @oliviaouellette5734
    @oliviaouellette5734 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому

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

  • @randomuser1105
    @randomuser1105 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @irynahess4968
    @irynahess4968 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @Natepillradio
    @Natepillradio 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому

      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)

  • @Leslie-ee8ip
    @Leslie-ee8ip 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you this was very helpful!

  • @elianasmith6330
    @elianasmith6330 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Lyn777
    @Lyn777 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Adv.Abhinavgupta
    @Adv.Abhinavgupta 9 місяців тому

    Growth and Scope of this course in future

  • @Lily50423
    @Lily50423 11 місяців тому

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

  • @yol6185
    @yol6185 Місяць тому

    which software do you recommend for new tax preparer?

  • @sofieturenmendez1213
    @sofieturenmendez1213 10 місяців тому

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

  • @elmehdigamil1936
    @elmehdigamil1936 Рік тому

    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

  • @LivingLife972
    @LivingLife972 Рік тому

    thanks for this video. Can everything be done online?

  • @ThePytyty
    @ThePytyty 4 місяці тому

    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  4 місяці тому

      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 3 місяці тому

    Is Amy still providing mentorship?

  • @Theblob-j1r
    @Theblob-j1r 2 місяці тому

    My training cost was $450 with Liberty Tax

  • @maxdiaz8790
    @maxdiaz8790 2 роки тому +1

    You’re absolutely amazing

  • @brentkillian
    @brentkillian Рік тому

    I am personally working on becoming an ea.

  • @eliaslumumba1666
    @eliaslumumba1666 Рік тому

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

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  Рік тому

      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)

  • @marazulcontreras1446
    @marazulcontreras1446 10 місяців тому

    Were can i do that ?

  • @marazulcontreras1446
    @marazulcontreras1446 10 місяців тому

    Can this work for Washington?

  • @الشاعرابوجابرحيّانالحياني

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

  • @eliaslumumba1666
    @eliaslumumba1666 Рік тому

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

  • @g.kirankumarkiru8179
    @g.kirankumarkiru8179 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому

      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 роки тому

      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.

  • @ASH-se6kr
    @ASH-se6kr 2 роки тому

    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  2 роки тому

      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)

  • @yoyokanamihue6183
    @yoyokanamihue6183 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      I have tax classes available

    • @angellistheshit
      @angellistheshit 5 місяців тому

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

  • @javedsoomro3417
    @javedsoomro3417 Рік тому

    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.

  • @AliAkbar-x2c
    @AliAkbar-x2c Рік тому

    Please correctly put the link of AMY

  • @sid_Shaheen
    @sid_Shaheen Рік тому

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

  • @VinhTran-bn8fc
    @VinhTran-bn8fc 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your video

  • @androfanatic9548
    @androfanatic9548 18 днів тому

    In texas you dont need any type of license to file taxes just a ptin

  • @jimmy45yea
    @jimmy45yea 2 роки тому

    Great video 👌

  • @mustafavayani2112
    @mustafavayani2112 Рік тому

    Can I prepare taxes being non US national?

  • @segunayeni-kq5wv
    @segunayeni-kq5wv 9 місяців тому

    i really want to do this

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 5 місяців тому

    Yep did tht right 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @justme-dg4ii
    @justme-dg4ii Рік тому

    How much a tax preparer makes?

  • @aktarulislam2349
    @aktarulislam2349 2 роки тому

    Thank you for informative Vedio ..

  • @NurseontheRun149
    @NurseontheRun149 9 місяців тому

    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  9 місяців тому

      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)

  • @JayPatel-ts6dt
    @JayPatel-ts6dt 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому +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 роки тому

      Thank you Mam 😊

    • @slrahman8723
      @slrahman8723 Рік тому

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

  • @ARFORYOU
    @ARFORYOU 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @zacharyholland1091
    @zacharyholland1091 2 роки тому

    What is the difference between accounting and bookkeeping

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому +3

      Here's a video that talks about just that! ua-cam.com/video/toh6M6mQCo0/v-deo.html
      -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)

    • @zacharyholland1091
      @zacharyholland1091 2 роки тому

      @@FinePointsBookkeeping Awesome! thanks!

    • @DavidWaddleton5toes
      @DavidWaddleton5toes 2 роки тому +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.

  • @ravelbella7330
    @ravelbella7330 Рік тому

    Subscribed:)

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 5 місяців тому

    A tax prep is dint to payment ommg thinks

  • @musicman7391
    @musicman7391 2 роки тому

    This is American tax preparer?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  2 роки тому

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

  • @power-reconcile
    @power-reconcile 11 місяців тому +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 - ua-cam.com/video/w6h7s8COkXA/v-deo.html

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 5 місяців тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @BUFULIIRUtv
    @BUFULIIRUtv 28 днів тому

    Can we talk in box please

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 5 місяців тому

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

  • @CatherineWise-p6v
    @CatherineWise-p6v 5 місяців тому

    Yo

  • @burhaanhassan5498
    @burhaanhassan5498 Місяць тому

    HR-Block is grap, just reading the script and putting numbers. don't wast you money

  • @tommydo961
    @tommydo961 10 місяців тому

    Where can we take courses?

    • @FinePointsBookkeeping
      @FinePointsBookkeeping  10 місяців тому

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