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Contact: Brenda DomicoTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: bdomico@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Accounting - Tax Preparation

Business Division
Certificate E0433

This certificate is designed for individuals desiring to enter the tax preparation field with a minimum of 3 course requirements. Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will possess the knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare individual income taxes effectively. Additionally, students will earn the qualifying education required by the California Tax Education Council to become a California Registered Tax Preparer.

Required Courses 

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      Typical Hourly Salary
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      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $84,132.56
      Annual Job Openings
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      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      Typical Hourly Salary
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      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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  • Accounting - Tax Preparation

    Business Division
    Certificate E0433

    This certificate is designed for individuals desiring to enter the tax preparation field with a minimum of 3 course requirements. Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will possess the knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare individual income taxes effectively. Additionally, students will earn the qualifying education required by the California Tax Education Council to become a California Registered Tax Preparer.

    Required Courses 

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSA 58Federal Income Tax Law4
    BUSA 59Volunteer Income Tax Assistance I1
    BUSA 60Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II1
    Total Units6

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Contact: Brenda DomicoTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: bdomico@mtsac.edu

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