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This nationally recognized, innovative, online certificate program enables students to:  \n􀁸 Start working after the first course, which helps to internalize the knowledge learned  \n􀁸 Earn money, while completing remaining coursework for the CTA® credential  \nChartered Tax Advisors are able to handle more involved, individual tax situations. The CTA® certificate program covers both basic and more complex individual Form 1040. These more complicated tax returns can open up more lucrative markets.  \nNo Prerequisites  \nNo prior tax or accounting knowledge is required, and minimal computer skills are needed. Students should have a high school diploma or the equivalent, the ability to comprehend the income tax regulations, and good people skills to interact effectively with taxpayers.  \n2 Easy Steps to earn a Chartered Tax Advisor Credential  \nStep 1  \nSuccessfully complete The Income Tax School courses required in the Chartered Tax  \nAdvisor Certificate Program.  \nAn average grade of at least 80% must be attained.  \nStep 2  \nMeet the experience requirement for the certificate program.  \nAfter completing the first tax course, you’ll have the tax knowledge to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and you can start working towards your  \nexperience requirement. Plus, you’ll start earning money! Prior tax preparation  \nexperience will count for experienced tax professionals who test out of the  \nComprehensive Tax Course.  \nTHE INCOME TAX SCHOOL | Chartered Tax Advisor Certificate Program  \nA Flexible, Portable Career in as little as 9 months  \nAs a tax preparer, you can prepare tax returns from anywhere! All you need is tax knowledge, a computer, tax software, and Internet access. You can easily maintain your client base from any location.  \nBecoming a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA®) can advance your potential as a tax professional and significantly enhance your salary in as little as 9 months! If you’re committed to becoming a tax professional, you should definitely consider the CTA® program.  \n􀁸 All Chartered Tax Advisor Certificate courses are online and can be completed anywhere, anytime – 24/7  \n􀁸 The entire program can be completed in just 9 months!  \no Comprehensive Tax Course – 6 months  \no Advanced I Tax Course – 3 months  \n􀁸 Students are given the option to add a hard copy book of each tax course to their purchase and may keep this to reference as they start their tax career!  \n􀁸 After completing the first course, you can start earning money as a tax preparer!  \nConsider Becoming an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)  \nWith the talk of more requirements for tax preparers, many have decided to go one step further and work towards becoming an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), which is the most distinguished credential in the tax industry and is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) . The Chartered Tax Advisor certificate program is the ideal pathway to becoming an EA!  \nAs a CTA®, you are already working toward the tax knowledge and experience needed to prepare for the EA exam. This can put you at the top of the tax professional field in under 2 years! Consider upgrading to our Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) Program and pay only the difference of the programs – no additional upgrade fee!  \n*Note: if your program term has already ended, there may be a small re-enrollment fee to cover processing. No more than $50  \nUse the CTP Timeline – Suggested Schedule to help plan your professional journey!  \nIf you’re a CPA, CFP, attorney, or if you hold some other professional license, you may be able to satisfy some or all of your continuing education requirements through your coursework in the CTA® program. 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