For use by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers only. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide creates materials for exclusive use by Tax-Aide volunteers only. All other use is prohibited unless written permission is granted.
o Gain a basic understanding of the tax law required to effectively prepare a tax return.
o Practice with the TaxSlayer software that is used to prepare and e-file tax returns.
o Utilize resources and tools to accurately prepare tax returns.
Covers the first steps for new counselors, including accessing TaxSlayer Practice Lab, the Library, and Link and Learn, as well as introducing available resources. It continues with tax rules, resources, and tools necessary to pass the certification exam and prepare returns. It contains three parts:
NTTC Self-Study Certification Exercises Only
Includes the certification practice tax exercises from the above course. It is geared toward returning counselors who do not need the introductory information of simpler exercises.