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Start your own tax business or work for a firm in just 10 weeks. Get IRS VITA/TCE certified, learn QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, and gain real experience preparing taxes at an IRS-approved site. Earn $40,000-$60,000+ per year during tax season, with flexibility to work year-round or seasonally.
Program Overview
Start your own tax business or work for a firm in just 10 weeks. Get IRS VITA/TCE certified, learn QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, and gain real experience preparing taxes at an IRS-approved site. Earn $40,000-$60,000+ per year during tax season, with flexibility to work year-round or seasonally.
What You'll Achieve
- ✓IRS VITA/TCE certified tax preparer
- ✓Tax preparation specialist
- ✓Bookkeeping assistant
- ✓Financial services representative
- ✓Accounting technician
- ✓Start your own tax preparation business
- ✓Community-based tax preparer
- ✓Average salary: $35,000-$55,000/year
- ✓Seasonal income potential: $15,000-$30,000 during tax season
🎓 Credentials You'll Earn
Certificate of Completion
Issued by Elevate for Humanity upon successful program completion
Industry Certification
IRS VITA/TCE Certification, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Rise Up Certificate, Certificate of Completion
Third-party certification recognized by employers nationwide
What Happens After Completion?
- →Career services support and job placement assistance
- →Access to employer partner network
- →Pathway to advanced certifications and career growth
What You'll Learn
Training Curriculum:
Why This Program
IRS VITA/TCE certification
Supervised practicum at IRS-approved VITA site
IRS Link & Learn platform training
QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification
Rise Up career readiness certificate
Authorized IRS e-file provider training
Real-world tax preparation experience
Business communication and entrepreneurship skills
Seasonal cohorts aligned with tax season
Year-round and seasonal employment opportunities
Choose Your Package
Select the option that best fits your needs
Training Only
Complete program training and materials
- Full program curriculum
- Online learning materials
- Instructor support
- Certificate of Completion
- Career services access
Training + Exam
Training plus certification exam voucher
- Everything in Training Only
- Certification exam voucher
- Exam prep materials
- Practice tests
- Scheduling assistance
Complete Package
Training, exam, and retake voucher
- Everything in Training + Exam
- One exam retake voucher
- Extended support period
- Priority scheduling
- Guaranteed certification path
Funding may be available! Many participants qualify for workforce funding that covers all or part of program costs. Learn about funding options
How to Enroll
Who This Is For
- •18 years or older
- •High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- •Basic reading, writing, and computer skills
- •Complete short intake interview
- •Pass basic math and reading assessment
- •No prior tax experience required
- •Application deadline: Apply at least 1 week before cohort start date
Funding Options
- $100% FREE through WIOA
- $Workforce Ready Grant
- $Self-Pay: $4,750
Career Services
Get support finding employment after completing Tax Preparation & Financial Services Certificate
What Happens After Completion?
Career Services
Resume review, interview prep, and job search assistance from our career services team.
Employer Connections
Direct introductions to hiring employers in our partner network actively seeking graduates.
Career Advancement
Pathways to advanced certifications, specializations, and leadership roles in your field.
Ready to Get Started?
Apply now and we'll guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process.
Questions? Call us at (317) 314-3757 or email info@www.elevateforhumanity.org