The Jackson Hewitt Basic Tax Course is 66 hours in length. It meets the  certification requirement of the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) which is necessary for a preparer to sign a tax return as a professional . The class runs from September 12 to December 1, 2011, a period of 11 weeks.

Choose from two different course presentations:

Our traditional in-class course is conducted as two 3 hour sessions each week. Enjoy the benefits of face to face interaction with the instructor as well as other students.    

Or, choose our self-paced on-line class using the same texts and materials but with  the advantage of fitting your busy schedule.  For more information visit www.taxschool.com

For those successfully completing the on-line course, they may also apply for their CTEC certificate.

Full cost for the course is $179.00 This includes tuition, and all books and materials. There are no other costs unlike other national firms that offer "free tuition  tax school", and then add exorbitant fees exceeding $200  for "books and materials".

For those taking the traditional classroom course, there is a four payment plan available.

The course addresses income tax filing for individuals. The course does not address tax returns for entities such as partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, estates, trusts.

Following are some of the topics covered in the course:

Filing Requirements ~ Filing Status ~ Dependents /Exemptions ~ Wages andTips ~  Passive and Non-passive income ~ Alimony ~ Interest, Dividends ~ Gambling and other Misc Income ~ Pensions, IRA's, Retirement ~ State Refunds ~ Scholarships, ~  Social Security ~Earned Income Credit  ~Child Tax Credit  ~Education Tax Credits ~Capital Gains & Losses ~Sale of Residence ~  Itemized Deductions  ~ Rental Income  ~ Depreciation  ~ Non-refundable and Refundable Credits ~ California State Returns ~ Business Income/ Expenses ~ Self employment  ~  Estimated Tax ~ Extensions~Amendments  Penalties and Interest  ~And much more

Come in and visit us at any time during the hours shown! 

Review the materials, meet our instructors; find out more about tax school!

We’d love to meet you!

3530 Auburn Bl. #1, Sacramento, CA SE Corner of Auburn and Watt

• Wednesday, Aug 31st, 4 pm to 7pm
• Wednesday, Sept. 7th,4 pm to 7pm
• Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 am to 2 pm

The English classes are held at the Jackson Hewitt office located at 6745 Watt Ave. in North Highlands. (southwest corner of Watt and Elkhorn.)

            Mornings, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am to Noon

            Evenings, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

         Note that the open house is at a different location.

Jackson Hewitt is the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm with almost 6000 offices coast to coast.  Jackson Hewitt franchisees operate 18 offices in the Sacramento region.  We are approved by

•   California Tax Education Council
•    IRS authorized E-file provider
•   Better Business Bureau member

they've learned an income producing skill without taxing their wallets.

“It was an incredible chance to improve myself and learn something valuable...”Mrs. Warner, a retired administrative assistant said, smiling. “I couldn’t resist.”

“At first, I thought, ‘Well now I’ll never have to pay anyone else to do my taxes.’ And that’s true. But last year I earned a very nice part-time income from January to April and I couldn’t be happier. Now I tell people I moonlight as a tax whiz. My grandchildren think it’s cool.”

College students, military spouses,  retirees, even people with other full time jobs say that they’ve improved themselves, as well as their pocketbooks.

“I’m not tied down to any one place,” said Steve Newman, a college junior.“I can take this skill and earn extra cash. And my hours are my own.”

Although some graduates have a background in accounting or bookkeeping, most do not. “What’s more important is their desire to learn and a willingness to work with people,” says John Hogg a Jackson Hewitt franchisee with several tax offices. “Once students learn our state of the art computerized tax software, they’ll have no problem preparing tax returns. I actually prefer to hire my tax school graduates over others, as we have gotten to know one another during the course.”

Our Basic Tax Course is the first step toward a rewarding and challenging career in tax preparation. The California Tax Education Council (CTEC) approves the course, and graduates can apply for their Certificate of Compliance. They can then prepare and sign a tax return as a professional in California.
 

What opportunities does tax preparation offer?
New tax laws for 2011 and 2012 have greatly complicated the tax code, and more and more taxpayers are turning to professionals to gain the peace of mind of an accurate and timely tax return.

Does Jackson Hewitt hire its students?
Yes! The main source of Jackson Hewitt's new tax preparers is our Basic Income Tax courses. However, there is no obligation on the part of the student to work for Jackson Hewitt, nor does Jackson Hewitt guarantee a position to any student as a condition of enrollment.

Is your course approved by the California Tax Education Council?
Yes! Jackson Hewitt is an approved tax course provider. This course meets the CTEC requirements of 45 hours of federal tax instruction and 15 hours of California tax instruction

Do I need a computer? Yes! For the in-class course, you will received assignments and assessments by email, and you will also have to log on to the internet for reference materials and publications. And of-course for the on-line course, you will need a high speed internet connection to download course materials and complete assignments.

Will I have homework in this course?
Yes, on average, students should expect to do about 1 hour of homework for each hour of class work.

How will I learn the tax laws for 2011 when the IRS publications aren't even out yet?
Classes are taught based on applicable tax codes of the previous year. In late December, a separate class is offered with updates for the current tax year.