Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Prep
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price $250.00
Non-Member Price $300.00
Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to preparing individual income tax returns using Form 1040. Designed as a basic-level program, it walks participants through the core components of the individual return in a clear and practical manner. Participants will learn filing requirements, filing statuses, and how to determine dependents. The course covers common types of income, including wages and basic investment income, along with adjustments to income, standard versus itemized deductions, and commonly used tax credits. In addition, the course introduces basic reporting for self-employment and rental activity, focusing on how these items flow to the individual return. Preparer responsibilities, due diligence requirements, and taxpayer rights under IRS rules are also covered to provide a strong foundational understanding of individual tax preparation.
*Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify filing requirements and determine appropriate filing status
- Recognize common sources of income reported on Form 1040
- Apply standard and itemized deductions appropriately
- Identify and apply basic individual tax credits
- Understand the flow of Schedule C and Schedule E information to Form 1040
- Describe preparer responsibilities and due diligence requirements
Highlights
- Overview of Form 1040 and filing requirements
- Filing status and dependent rules
- Income reporting, including wages, interest, and dividends
- Adjustments to income
- Standard vs itemized deductions
- Common individual tax credits
- Introduction to Schedule C and Schedule E
- Preparer responsibilities, due diligence, and Circular 230
Designed For
New tax preparers and professionals seeking a foundational understanding of individual income tax preparation
Prerequisites
None
Preparation
None
Notice
Your webinar can be accessed via https://ctcpas.acpen.com/. If you do not have an ACPEN account, please sign up for an account using the email address you have on file with CTCPA.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow, Hourani & Associates, Inc.
Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow, Tax Accountant
Mary Jane has been practicing since 1993, working for a couple larger Tax, Accounting, & Audit Firms before transitioning to her own practice in 2005.
Mary Jane has a Master of Management from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University in Public Administration with a focus in Organizational Development and Governmental Accounting.
She is credentialed as an Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent, allowing her to practice before the IRS. With this credential, she has direct oversite by the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. She is also a National Association of Enrolled Agents NTPI Fellow.
Mary Jane has been an Instructor of Tax for Michigan State University Tax School since 2014 as well as a speaker for several trade organizations since 2010.
Mary Jane has been a Contributing Editor and/or Contributing Author of the National Tax Workbook for the Land Grand University Tax Education Foundation since 2015. She writes and compiles tax course packs used by Michigan State University Tax School. Mary Jane is an author/speaker for several national trade organizations and national CPE providers. She is a former H&R Block Instructor/Trainer.
Mary Jane is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Tax Professionals, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Non-Member Price $300.00
Member Price $250.00