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Federal Direct provides best-in-class tax continuing education options for practitioners in the tax preparation industry. Real world tax preparation education topics presented in plain English, by tax professionals! Breaking complex and confusing topics down so you not only learn their impact on your clients but training so you can set yourself apart from your competition as the sought out, go-to tax advisor! Taxes, tax preparation training, and representation at both the IRS and state levels can be intimidating; we want to help you be your best, know the relevant topics, and where to find the answers.
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UtPoIT - Recordkeeping
This course - one of our "Understanding the Principles of Individual Taxation" series - [+]
will cover the rules and requirements for recordkeeping while operating as a tax practitioner. This will touch on both general IRS rules and specific rules outlined in Circular 230.[-] -
Tax Law Updates - TY2025
This course covers updates and changes to the tax law for the upcoming TY2025 [+]
tax season as outlined mainly inside Rev. Procedure 2024-40. This will contain the bulk of inflationary figures and assorted updates and additions to tax law for TY2025 onwards. While the main body of content is for TY2025, some discussion of relevant tax law from earlier years will also be present.[-] -
Digestible Circular 230
This course will cover Treasury Circular No. 230; The comprehensive guide to identifying who [+]
can practice before the IRS and in what capacity. It will also cover how to operate with due diligence individually and for your firm as well as how to avoid practitioner penalties. We will also touch on how to properly maintain your license to practice. This lesson will break down the important topics covered in Circular 230 into easy to understandable language and use practical examples to make application of the topics relevant to you and your practice.[-] -
UtPoIT - Basic Tax Overview
This course - one of our "Understanding the Principles of Individual Taxation" series - [+]
will cover the fundamental principles of individual taxation, and to explain the concepts behind the structure of the tax system. This course covers explanations and clarifications of terms as well as an overview of the forms contained in the 1040 Series of returns. This will cover terms used throughout the history of the tax law to TY2025, as well as years prior. This course is mainly focused on TY2025 law, but the terminology applied is universal.[-] -
UtPoIT - Filing Statuses and Requirements
This course - one in our "Understanding the Principals of Individual Taxation" series - [+]
will cover the various rules and exceptions to the rules in regards to the filing requirements and filing statuses for Form 1040 series returns. In addition to covering the basics of who needs to file and how they need to file; extra care will be given to the "exceptions to the rule" and what income/tax requirements may trigger a need to file versus when a return is not required. This topic will cover TY2025 tax law, but can be almost universally applied to any tax year currently under normal statutory limits.[-] -
UtPoIT - Income Explained
This course - one in our "Understanding the Principles of Individual Taxation" series - [+]
will cover the explanation and taxability of income in individual tax returns as they apply to TY2025. Special emphasis will be placed on taxable and nontaxable income categories as well as explanations of differing tax requirements with all types of income.[-]
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