Course Objectives

Our Basic Tax Course (Federal Law) is designed to provide students with the education and testing skills needed to pass federal and state examinations. It is suitable for beginner students who want to enter the tax preparation industry for the first time, while offering more experienced tax professionals the opportunity to expand and build upon their existing knowledge base.

Qualified and knowledgeable tax preparers are hard to find. Tax preparers must achieve a level of knowledge necessary to pass federal or state exams, but more importantly, they must be able to apply tax knowledge to the preparation of tax returns.

While most tax education programs offer little more than theoretical coverage of tax law, our Basic Tax Course provides in-depth education that extends beyond theory and into the mechanics of tax form preparation. Students are taught tax law, how to read tax reporting documents, and how to complete tax forms.

The scope and interactivity level of our Basic Tax Course is unique. While other tax schools deliver only textbooks and tests, our education programs utilize multiple educational tools to keep students engaged in the learning process. Every session includes the following lesson materials:

• A Student Manual, which uses easy-to-understand language and working illustrations
• Classwork assignments, which apply concepts covered in each session to the preparation of tax forms
• A quiz to review student understanding and knowledge of concepts covered in each session
• A homework assignment involving preparation of a tax return based on topics covered in each session
• A Q&A Forum to post questions and receive answers from course instructors

Course Credits:

Field of Study

Taxes

Program Level

Beginner

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Method

Self-study- No videos

Educational Venue

Online Course

How does this tax course work?

This course is divided into separate lessons – completed at your own pace – which means YOU CHOOSE how quickly to work through the program.  Each lesson takes you through the important topics you need to know. The lesson training guides are in manual format, which reinforce the way you learn. Our Q & A forums are a valuable place to get your questions answered on the related topics.

Frequently asked Questions

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 in the enrollment agreement form for that course, a link to which can be found on each Basic Tax course page.

Prerequisites & Advance Preparation

Students intending to take the Oregon State Tax Exam, must be at least 18 years of age, and have a High School Diploma or GED. Students using our self-paced internet-based program should prepare for classes by downloading and printing course materials.

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.

Our Credentials:

OR Board of Tax Practitioners

Pacific Northwest Tax School is a licensed vocational school regulated by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Our CPE programs are approved by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.