Tax Practitioner Certificate
Total Cost of Tax Practitioner Certificate
(in-district) $1,506.00
Credit Hours to Complete: 12
Semesters to Complete: 1
In addition to the Tax Practitioner Certificate, we offer:
The Tax Practitioner Certificate consists of four tax courses: individual, corporate, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) practice and procedures and the Enrolled Agent Review course or VITA Tax Clinic Participation. These four courses are spread out throughout the calendar year enabling you to prepare for your Enrolled Agent (EA) Examination. As an EA, you become a federally-authorized tax practitioner with technical expertise in the field of taxation, who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals.
Tax professionals generally can expect to earn $30,000 to $100,000 with an increase of about 10% for the next ten years in employment.
What you need to know about getting your Tax Practitioner Certificate (CIP 520302)
| Occupation and Occupational Profile Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|
| Tax Preparers | 13-2082 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 43-3031 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 43-3051 |
| Brokerage Clerks | 43-4011 |
| Statistical Assistants | 43-9111 |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Books and supplies | $276.00 |
| Total Expenses | $426.00 |
| in-district | out-of-district | out-of-state | international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,080.00 | $3,106.20 | $3,796.44 | $3,796.44 |
| Additional Tax Practitioner Certificate Costs | $426.00 | $426.00 | $426.00 | $426.00 |
| Program Total | $1,506.00 | $3,532.20 | $4,222.44 | $4,222.44 |
| Completers in FY11 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Proportion Completing in Normal Time | 0.0% |
| Type of Loan | Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| Title IV Loans | $- |
| Private Loans | $- |
| Institutional Payments | $- |
Contact:
Department Chair: (815) 455-8732Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).
Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.
Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.
Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.
See additional information about international student costs.