LTC Exam Prep Series - No Videos
2016 Tax Law
For Oregon Tax Preparers Studying for the Oregon LTC Exam
This program is a must for preparers studying for Oregon's rigorous LTC exam.
Learn more about preparing for Oregon's LTC exam here!
Are you an Enrolled Agent preparing to take the Oregon-only portion of the LTC exam? If so, we recommend you take our course Welcome to Oregon.
Are you a tax professional preparing for the Special Enrollment Exam? If so, we recommend our 1040 Tax Pro IRS Exam Prep Series which does not include Oregon Tax Law.
Completion Time
Students will participate in a series of courses provided by Pacific Northwest Tax School's skilled instructors. All these sessions can be completed at your own pace and can be retaken as many times as you would like. Enrollment is for one (1) year from the date of regsistration.
Classwork and homework are required and is provided for students to apply concepts covered in each course to sample tax forms. Each course also has a quiz to test student's knowledge of the topics covered. Course materials provided to students with every course include:
- A detailed student manual
- Entertaining video of each subject matter
- Detailed Classwork, Homework, and Quiz Answer Keys
The LTC Prep Series Self Paced version includes over 90 hours* of Federal tax law and another 20 hours* of Oregon tax law.
CPE is awarded at the time each individual course is completed.
Included Courses
- IRS Ethics Rules Governing CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Other Tax Preparers - Ethics Part 2 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Depreciation Made Easy (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Installment Sales (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Reporting Capital Gains and Losses (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Sale of Business Property (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Net Investment Income Tax, Other Taxes, and Penalties (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Sole Proprietors and Single-member LLCs (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Oregon Filing Requirements and Additions to Income - Welcome to Oregon Part 1 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Oregon Subtractions and Deductions - Welcome to Oregon Part 2 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Oregon Ethics and Strategies for Passing the Oregon LTC and LTP Exams - Welcome to Oregon Part 5 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Tax Aspects of the Affordable Care Act - 2016 Tax Law (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Basis of Assets (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Rental Income and Expenses (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Passive Activity Loss and At-Risk Limitations (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Video))
- Oregon Credits - Welcome to Oregon Part 3 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Self-Employed SEP, SIMPLE and Other Qualified Plans (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Like Kind Exchange Reporting (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Determining Basis in Employee Stock Options (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Foreign Tax Credit (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Sale of Home (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Filing Status and Dependents (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Oregon Part Year and Nonresident Returns - Welcome to Oregon Part 4 (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Education, Energy, and Other Credits for Individuals (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Investment and Pass-Through Income Reporting Requirements (Including FBAR and FATCA) (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Tax Credits for Families with Children (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Pension, Annuity, IRA and Social Security Income Reporting (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Wage Reporting, Fringe Benefits, Other Income and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Deducting Taxes, Interest, and Charitable Contributions (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Casualty Losses (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Employee Business Expenses and Other Miscellaneous Deductions (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Filing Requirements for US Residents and for US citizens living abroad (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Moving Expenses, IRAs, and Other Above-the-Line Deductions (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
- Deducting Medical Expenses (Section 10.1 - QAS Self-Study (No Videos))
Meet Your Instructor
April Gutierrez, Enrolled Agent:
Known for her entertaining speaking style and ability to make a complex subject easy to understand, April is frequently invited to speak to business groups and news media on tax-related topics. She has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. She obtained her Oregon LTC in 1995.
April resides in Portland, Oregon, with her husband Jess and her two young boys. Her pastimes include gardening, travel, and playtime with her Arabian horse Fancy.
Any Time, Anywhere
openCampus, our online Learning Management System (LMS), offers you the flexibility to study at your own pace.
- Complete assignments and tests then submit your answers online.
- If you have a question or need help understanding your assignments, use our Q&A forum to post questions and receive answers from your instructor.
Advance Preparation Required
Our site requires the use of a high-speed Internet connection. To ensure your learning experience is worthwhile and productive we ask all students to take the time to become familiar with our site before attending class.
Recommended Minimum Requirements
The following requirements are recommended for using this site. Few students have reported success while operating outside of these requirements, therefore these are provided as a guideline for troubleshooting if you are having difficulties viewing or operating in this site.
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Broadband (512 Kbps+). Mobile hotspots are NOT supported. |
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Disclosures and School Policies
Terms of Enrollment
Pacific Northwest Tax School's course materials and teaching techniques are valuable proprietary information of Pacific Northwest Tax School, and all such information is subject to copyright, including written, recorded, internet based as well as all other electronic media. Each Student agrees that she/he will use the information only for purposes of education and training; and as a condition of enrollment, that they will not disseminate the information to any third party and will treat the materials as confidential information of Pacific Northwest Tax School. As a condition of enrollment, Students pledge not use any information in any competitive fashion, including to create or derive competitive materials. Students further agree that any breach of these terms and conditions shall cause the school irreparable harm, entitling Pacific Northwest Tax School to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy that may be available at law or equity. Students taking continuing education courses shall have twelve months from date of enrollment to successfully complete the course and receive their Certificate of Completion. Students taking the federal only portion or the Oregon 80 Hour Basic Tax Course students have nine months from the date of enrollment to sucessfully complete the course.
Basic Tax Law
Students taking any Basic Tax Law course, agree to comply with all Terms of Enrollment outlined the enrollment agreement form for that course, a link to which can be found on the catalog page for each Basic Tax course.
Prerequisites & Advance Preparation
Students intending to write the Oregon State Tax Exam, must be at least 18 years of age, and have High School Diploma or GED. Students using our self-paced internet based program should prepare for classes by downloading and printing course materials. For more information including detailed course descriptions and learning objectives, view the details of each course, located on Pacific Northwest Tax School's catalog pages at: http://pnwtaxschool.com/oc-catalog
Cancellations/Refunds
Continuing professional education courses including interactive, non-interactive and correspondence program fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Webinars/Webcasts are non-transferable and in most cases non-refundable. A student may choose to be switched to another Webinar/Webcast of equal or lesser value if a conflict with the scheduled time exists. In the case of a missed Webinar/Webcast a request to transfer to a new Webinar/Webcast must be made with 48 hours of when the Webinar/Webcast aired. Refunds will be issued ONLY prior to the start of the Webinar/Webcast. A $15.00 processing fee will be withheld from all refund amounts. For more information regarding administration policies including complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 503-646-5600.
Problem Resolution
Pacific Northwest Tax School gives the highest priority to delivering quality education programs. If you have concerns about our programs please contact the Pacific Northwest Tax School Education Coordinator at: support@pnwtaxschool.com
Disclaimer
Manuals distributed and programs sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School are designed to teach application of tax laws. Pacific Northwest Tax School works to provide accurate and timely material to students, however the school does not have any responsibility if human and/or mechanical error exists. Accordingly, no assurance is given by Pacific Northwest Tax School that such information is totally comprehensive or accurate in its coverage of such subject matter. Information published or sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research to original sources of authority such as the Internal Revenue Code, IRS Publications and Internal Revenue Rulings. Pacific Northwest Tax School, its authors, and instructors do not render legal, accounting, or other non-educational professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Credit hours are subject to change without notice.
