We can still say that ITS was regarded by Intuit as “Best in Class” without referencing the Intuit Tax Education Program that is no longer offered.
The Income Tax School (ITS) is an IRS-Approved CE provider and also a NASBA sponsor for CPE for CPAs. ITS was chosen by Intuit above all other income tax schools in the US to develop the Intuit Tax Education Program http://www.intuittaxed.com/ and Intuit refers to ITS as “Best in Class.”
Description: Can you please shed some light on why I should choose your program specifically over National Tax Training School? I intend on taking either your CTP program or their courses and then pursuing Tax Mama’s EA course. I am leaning towards your program from what I’ve seen from your respective websites, but is there any key points that you feel would assist me in making this decision? What sets you apart and above NatTax? Thank you!
How we replied:
Hi Jon, Our courses are designed to be more extensive and thorough than others. The format allows you to learn the principles of manual tax preparation, so that you may choose any software that best suits your needs, without reliance on one particular process. We also provide a reading-based online learning platform, as well as hard-copy books, which enables convenient study at any time. Below I’ve provided more information on our courses and the process through which to become a tax preparer in most states. Please call 800-984-1040 to speak to a customer care representative for more information. All courses are provided online (e-learning) through an interactive learning management system (LMS) that you can access with an internet connection anytime, anywhere 24/7. You would study at your own pace and we provide instructor support by e-mail. The course is reading-based and the entire student text is online, but you can also purchase a hard copy for convenience and future reference. You would prepare practice tax returns manually off-line and enter the results online. All quizzes and tax return problems are automatically graded and you receive instructional feedback for wrong answers. A certificate of completion is provided for each course. Please note: There are not any audio or visual components in this program. To learn Tax Preparation, you should take our Comprehensive Tax Course (links below). Course starts at $497. This 20-lesson course will provide you with the knowledge to prepare individual Form 1040 returns for the general taxpaying public. Thinking of starting your own tax business? Add the “Guide to Start & Grow Your Successful Tax Business”. For only $100 more, you will receive a guide to help you start your own tax business. Link to Comprehensive course: http://shop.theincometaxschool.com/shopexd.asp?id=4 To become a tax preparer, you will need to comply with the IRS requirements (links below) to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and, if you are self-employed, an Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN). PTIN Application: http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/PTIN-Application-Checklist:-What-you-need-to-get-started EFIN Application: http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provider