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TAX PREPARATION COURSE
Learn to do taxes
In this tax course, you’ll do more than crunch numbers. You’ll learn how to make a positive impact on your clients and community.
Income Tax Course features
Online learning courses (in-person locations also available)
Self-paced classes (through June 2025)
Taught by hand-picked H&R Block tax pro instructors
Hands-on experience via interactive and professional tax prep exercises
Learn how to do taxes
Your career starts here
“I’ve grown into international and small business tax. Everything starts with the income tax course.”
George
H&R Block tax professional, ITC graduate
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If you’re looking to make an impact in people’s lives as well as your career, there’s a role for you here.
FAQs
With the H&R Block Income Tax Course, you can learn how to prepare taxes like a pro. Classes are offered in-person or in our Virtual Classroom that can be accessed from your home. Your tax preparation career starts here.
- Filing Requirements
- Qualifying Dependents & Support
- Wages & Income
- Interest & Dividend Income
- Capital Assets
- Deductions & Credits
- Itemized Deductions
- Self-Employment Income
- Depreciation
- Penalties & Amended Returns
- Retirement Contributions & Distributions
- Tax Planning
- State Fundamentals
The course consists of 40 hours* of instruction which includes instructor-led sessions, online training, and practice sessions. Additional time commitments outside of class homework will vary by student. Some examples of additional time spent outside the classroom may include: tutoring to understand more complex tax concepts, participating in study groups, and completing generally assigned homework.
*Course consists of 81 hours of instruction in California, 70 hours in Maryland, and 81 hours in Oregon.
The Income Tax Course (ITC) starts with a foundation of tax theory where concepts build upon each other. Students are encouraged to actively participate in classroom discussions to understand concepts and ideas as early as possible. Issues with foundational topics should be addressed before moving on to other topics.
Basic computer skills and reliable access to the internet are required.
The Income Tax Course is offered with no charge for tuition or course fees. Students are required to purchase course materials in all states except for Maine, New York, South Carolina, and Tennessee, or in-person courses in Oklahoma, where the purchase of some materials is optional. Course materials are offered for $149 in most states and $99 in Minnesota. The printed course materials fee may be non-refundable, depending on your state requirements. See the refund policy below for more details. Note: Sales tax, if applicable, will be applied after the $149-course material fee.
Students are required to purchase course materials in all states except for Maine, New York, South Carolina, and Tennessee, or in-person courses in Oklahoma, where the purchase of some materials is optional. Course materials are offered for $149 in most states and $99 in Minnesota. The printed course materials fee may be non-refundable, depending on your state requirements. See the refund policy below for more details. Note: Sales tax, if applicable, will be applied after the $149-course material fee.
Classes generally meet for 3-hour sessions, two times per week, or on weekends for multiple 3-hour sessions. Class schedules can vary by location and delivery method.
Classes typically begin in late August through September and run through the end of November. Specific dates will be listed with the class you have chosen to attend.
We vary our class times and locations to accommodate our students. Additionally, we offer classes that can be taken online through our Virtual Classroom. The H&R Block Income Tax Course is designed for busy people with jobs, school, or family commitments.
Classes are held on days, evenings, and weekends. If you miss your regular time for an in-person class, you may be able to take a class at another time or another location that week. Participants cannot miss more than four sessions of the course. For classes in the Virtual Classroom, please reach out to your instructor for a recorded playback of any missed class time.
Our general attendance requirements state that participants cannot miss more than four sessions of the course. All self-study online training sessions must be completed to complete the course successfully. The class attendance requirement may vary based on the specific state where the class is held.
Enrollment is allowed up to and including the first week of class. Once the class has met three times, it is no longer possible to meet the attendance requirements, and registration at that time will not be allowed.
The course covers basic tax preparation and gives you the foundation needed to prepare a tax return. Our tax pros take advanced classes that focus on areas of special interest.
Sorry, no credit is offered for previous education or training.
No, you’re not required to have a college degree. Graduation from high school or an equivalent degree is required in all states.
You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment of the H&R Block Income Tax Course.