IRS Certified TrainingStart Your Tax Preparation Business
100% free IRS-certified training. Earn $40k-$100k+ per year. Work from home. Be your own boss.
Tax Preparation Career Pathway
Eligibility & Career Alignment
Determine funding eligibility and select your career pathway.
Training & OJT
Complete occupational training with structured on-the-job learning.
Internship & Placement
Employer-hosted placement to support employment transition.
Elevate for Humanity delivers all training through a structured career pathway. Participants begin with an eligibility and career alignment phase, where funding eligibility is determined and program selection occurs. Once eligibility is confirmed, participants enter occupational training with structured on-the-job learning. Training is followed by an employer-hosted internship or work-based placement. Program enrollment, training, and placement are contingent upon eligibility, funding availability, and employer participation.
Why Tax Preparation?
High Income
$40k-$100k+ per year
Flexible Schedule
Work tax season, vacation the rest
Be Your Own Boss
Start your own tax business
IRS Certified
Nationally recognized credential
IRS-Approved Training Path
Complete Our Free Training Course
Learn tax preparation fundamentals, IRS regulations, and business setup
IRS Link & Learn Certification
Complete IRS Link & Learn modules for VITA volunteer certification
Access IRS Link & LearnStart Earning
Volunteer at VITA sites or start your own tax preparation business
Choose Your Path
VITA Volunteer
Help low-income families file taxes for free through IRS VITA program
Gain experience helping real clients- IRS-certified training and support
- Flexible volunteer hours
- Make a difference in your community
Start Your Business
Launch your own tax preparation business and earn $40k-$100k+ per year
- Be your own boss
- Work from home or open an office
- Set your own rates and schedule
- Build recurring client base
Why Pay Franchise Fees?
H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, and Liberty Tax charge $2,000-$10,000+ in franchise fees. TurboTax Pro costs $500+/year.
Our Training is 100% FREE
What You Get:
- IRS-certified training
- Business setup guidance
- Marketing strategies
- Tax software recommendations
What You Save:
- $0 franchise fees
- $0 royalty payments
- $0 training costs
- Keep 100% of your profits
Ready to Start Your Tax Business?
100% free training. IRS-certified. Start earning this tax season.
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Credentials & Outcomes
Certificate of Completion issued by Elevate for Humanity Career & Training Institute
Documents successful completion of the Tax Preparation training program
Preparation for third-party industry certifications
Issued by the credentialing organization upon passing their exam:
- • IRS VITA/TCE Certification (issued by IRS)
- • IRS PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
- • QuickBooks Certified User (issued by Intuit)
- • Microsoft Office Specialist (issued by Certiport/Microsoft)
Workforce-aligned training for employment pathways
- • Tax Preparer
- • VITA Volunteer
- • Tax Business Owner
- • Bookkeeper
- • Financial Services Representative
Note: Third-party certifications and state licenses are issued by external credentialing bodies, not by Elevate for Humanity. Exam fees may apply separately.