I don't want turbo tax I want the program that they use like at H & R Block and places where they do your taxes. I want to start making extra money doing income taxes and I want to see if there is a class you have to take first or waht the requierements are to get the program. If anybody can give me a heads up and let me know where to start looking I would greatly appreciate it.
2006-09-14 08:03:43 · 10 answers · asked by star 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The program that H&R Block uses is not available to the general public. You can use programs like Turbo Tax or the H&R Block's Tax Cut to do as many returns as you like if you don't mind that it violates the license you have to use that product. That does leave you with doing all of your returns on paper.
You may choose ProSeries or Lacerte which are the two most popular or a least well known. If you wish to e-file, you will need a EFIN from the IRS which requires you to file a form 8633 at least 6 weeks before the tax season. You can get the form 8633 on line at irs.gov and fill it out on your computer. You will need to call the IRS (1-866-255-0654) and get a finger print card to send along with your form 8633.
ProSeries is "interview" based meaning that the program asks question and puts your answers in the correct place. You still can use a "forms mode" or switch back and forth. It does some but not much in the way of customer management if you need that.
Lacerte is "forms" based which in most cases requires that you know what to put in which block. It is therefore faster if you know where to put things and how to do calculations. It does a very complete job of customer management.
Both of these have packages that allow you to pay for e-files as you go and do as little or as many different types of filling as you need. You can start those packages at around $400 and go up into the thousands.
Since you don't have experience I would strongly suggest that you go work for one of the national franchises for a couple of years. All of them offer tax school but most started last week so you will need to get moving. If you live in Oregon or California you will need to be certified by the state after completing the tax course.
H & R Block has a national policy against doing work on the side but everybody violates that as a means of starting to build a client base (I don't work for them by the way). Others allow you to do outside tax work but will take a very dim view if you take any of their clients.
Just jumping is will be a major injustice to your clients so go get enrolled in a tax class and try to work for someone for a couple of years.
2006-09-14 19:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an accountant - A few years ago I was unemployed. So I signed up to take the H&R Block course that trains their employees. It was 10 weeks long, met once a week. You didn't have to be an accountant or even have a degree of any kind. I think it cost about $100. It was pretty good. They train you on the basics of tax preparation and familiarize you with recent tax law changes and their computer program. You can probably get info on their website and it started this time of year. After you complete the course, you don't have to go to work for them. When I do taxes, I use TaxAct.com...very easy, step by step and cheap, $15 for BOTH federal & state returns. Good Luck !
2006-09-14 08:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To write a tax program from scratch would be almost impossible. The State code and deductions, the Federal deductions... you're setting yourself up for frustration.
Try TurboTax and price yourself to be competitive with H&R, et al. This year, you could get a class from H&R (I think they are free - during crunch time at taxes) and then next year, you can venture out on your own. Or, come to think of it, you could moonlight after your H&R time. I heard of an accountant that did taxes at a bar.... and made good money doin it.
2006-09-14 08:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
H and R block offers a tax class. After you complete it you will be a Certified Tax Preparer and could possibly be offered a job in their offices. If not, you can prepare taxes on your own.
www.handrblock.com
I think H & R block uses Turbo Tax.
2006-09-14 08:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get some ideas, go take some tax prep lessions from H&R block. They'll give you some info and you'll know exactly what program they use.
2006-09-14 08:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by *Ginelle* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking for Quicken Books? This program does all bookkeeping and payroll too. Check with Amazon.com or Office Max.
2006-09-14 08:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to H&R Block's wed cite and they have classes you can sign up for, they teach you all you need to know abot taxes.
2006-09-14 08:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by sdarp1322 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family member has a taax office and i know that they use PRO Series tax software. it costs about $1000.00 and i think you need your licensce and bond to purchase.
2006-09-14 08:09:35 · answer #8 · answered by working hard 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TurboTax.com
2006-09-14 08:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by andalucia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turbo tax you can get it at staples
2006-09-14 08:10:56 · answer #10 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋