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Income Tax Preparer Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25800B

The Income Tax Preparer Certificate helps you build the skills needed for seasonal or year-round work in individual and business tax preparation.

If you're interested in helping others navigate the tax process or want to explore a career in accounting, the program is a great way to get started.

Required courses are ACC-120, ACC-129, ACC-130, ACC-132 and ACC-140.

In this program, you learn how to:

  • Prepare individual and small-business tax returns
  • Understand federal and state tax laws
  • Understand the various North Carolina business taxes
  • Apply payroll and income tax knowledge in real-world settings

Whether you want to launch your own tax prep business, work for an accounting firm or explore career options in finance, the Income Tax Preparer Certificate gives you a strong foundation and flexible next steps. Also, if you decide to continue your education, credits you've earned may apply toward the Accounting & Finance AAS Degree, depending on program requirements.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,064
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Wake Tech East
  • Western Wake Campus
Total Credits
14
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Accountant or Auditor
    50881.57
    Starting Salary
    81726.37
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Tax Preparer
    26274.96
    Starting Salary
    51010.83
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk
    33551.51
    Starting Salary
    49039.12
    Median Annual Wage
    -0%
    Growth*
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
    36325.04
    Starting Salary
    54973.44
    Median Annual Wage
    -9%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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