The Income Tax Course (INCOME TAX COURSE) offers everything you need to know to prepare taxes professionally¹-
even if you have no prior experience. Convenient locations, and class times, mean you'll learn from the best on a
schedule that works for you. Your tax preparation career starts here!
¹ Enrollment in, or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
Enrollment restrictions apply. Book or other fees may also apply. This course is not intended for, nor open to any persons
who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other
than H&R Block. During the course, should H&R Block learn of any student's employment or intended employment with a
competing professional tax preparation company or service, H&R Block reserves the right to immediately cancel the
student's enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, the student will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid. Valid
at participating locations only. Void where prohibited. H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer.
The H&R Block Income Tax Course is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the
Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
H&R Block has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer The H&R Block Income Tax
Course, course number 1040-QE-0002, which fulfills the 60-hour "qualifying education" requirement imposed by the
State of California to become a tax preparer. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer
may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA 95812-2890; toll-free by phone at (877)
850-2832; or at
www.ctec.org.
- Filing requirements / filing status
- Exemptions
- Income and wages
- Interest and dividends
- Tax credits (EIC and Child Tax Credit)
- Tax deductions (itemized and standard)
- Capital gains
- Self-employment income / deductions
- Depreciation
- Amending returns
- Penalties
- Retirement planning and income
- Rental income
- Tax payments and tax planning
While the cost of the course may vary based upon location, the course content is consistent around the country.
The cost of the course does not in any way determine the content or quality.
Find a class near you.
In most cases the price of tuition includes the book fee. However, in some states the cost of books and materials
is separate.
Classes generally meet 2-3 times a week or on weekends in 3-hour sessions for 13 weeks, for a total of 84 hours* of
instruction and 3 hours of a final exam.
*The course consists of 89 hours of instruction in Oregon.
The course is 11 weeks, consisting of 84 hours* of instruction.
*The course consists of 89 hours of instruction in Oregon.
We vary our class times and locations to accommodate our students. The H&R Block Income Tax Course is designed
for busy people with jobs, school or family commitments.
Find
a class that fits your schedule.
Classes are held days, evenings and weekends. If you miss your regular time, you may be able to take a class at
another time that week. And, if you are traveling in the U.S., you may be able to take a course at another H&R
Block location nationwide to ensure you won't miss anything.
Enrollment is allowed up to and including the first week of class, but is discouraged after that time.
The course covers basic tax preparation and gives you the foundation needed to prepare a tax return. Our Tax Pros
take advanced classes that focus on areas of special interest.
No credit for previous education or training is offered.
No, you're not required to have a college degree. Graduation from high school or an equivalent degree is required
in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas.
If a student is under the age of 18, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
