Course Description
How will becoming a CTP® help your career?
- Your image will be enhanced by becoming a Chartered Tax Professional
- Your increased knowledge will enable you to prepare more complicated tax returns
- You can increase your revenue, as you can charge higher fees for more complex tax returns
- You will acquire the knowledge necessary to prepare for the EA exam and more
- And if you're a Tax Business Owner, you can gain a competitive advantage in your market by having Chartered Tax Professionals on staff!
After completing this comprehensive program, certificants will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered.
Required CoursesThe Chartered Tax Professional Certificate Program is comprised of 5 Income Tax Courses, divided into 3-hour lessons totaling 180 hours. The program can be completed in 5-10 weeks (one or two lessons per week). The 5 courses are as follows:
The entire program could be completed in less than eight months, but many students will take 18-24 months, during which time they will also gain experience and earn money as tax professionals.
Course InstructionAll courses are offered online via the Internet and can be completed anywhere, anytime-24/7. The affordable tuition includes instructor support plus a hard copy of each tax course student text with all necessary tax forms at no additional cost.
Certificate Program for Residents of California: If you wish to receive the CTP designation for the state of California, please click
here for the California CTP Certificate program. There is an additional course that is required for tax preparers to become licensed to practice in California.
CTP® Certificate AwardedUpon completion, you will be awarded a certificate and the designation of Chartered Tax Professional — CTP®. Acceptable experience completed prior to enrolling in the CTP® program by tax preparers who have tested out of the first two courses will satisfy the experience requirement.
Package PricingCandidates who wish to pursue CTP designation will save almost $400 by ordering this package, versus ordering each course individually.
Money Back GuaranteeIf you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return the CTP program for a prorated refund, minus a return fee. Please contact us for further details.
More InformationIf you are a resident of CA or OR, we offer state-specific designations. Please click below for more information.
California CTP Certificate Program Oregon CTP Certificate ProgramClick
here to learn more about becoming a Chartered Tax Professional.