Enrolled Agent Preparation Course - Part 1

Enroll in our Enrolled Agent preparation courses. The online EA tax education home study course can be studied by mail or on the internet. Hit two birds with one stone. Complete the following 45 lessons to become a certified tax preparer and prepare for Part 1 of the enrolled agent exam.

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Would you pass the EA exam part 1 if you tried it today?

Take a sample EA-exam for part 1. If you pass this test, it is great indication that you will pass the real part 1 of the EA-test. This is also a measure of where you are at in your preparation for the exam. 

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List of Topics

Course Name                                                   Hours   Individual Course No.
Lesson 1 - Exploring Publications 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1901
Lesson 2 - Filing Status 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1902
Lesson 3 - Exemptions 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1903
Lesson 4 - Taxable and Non-Taxable Income 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1904
Lesson 5 - Standard VS Itemized Deductions 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1905
Lesson 6 - Medical and Dental Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1906
Lesson 7 - Deduction for Taxes 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1907
Lesson 8 - Tax Deductions for Mortgage Interest Expense 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1908
Lesson 9 - Tax Deductions for Investment Interest Expense 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1909
Lesson 10 - Charitable Contributions 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1910
Lesson 11 - Casualties & Theft Losses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1911
Lesson 12 - Deductions for Job Expenses and other items 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1912
Lesson 13 - Travel and Entertainment Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1913
Lesson 14 - Earned Income Tax Credit 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1914
Lesson 15 - Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1915
Lesson 16 - Child and Dependents Expenses Credit 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1916
Lesson 17 - Education Tax Credits, Scholarships and Fellowships 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1917
Lesson 18 -  Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1918
Lesson 19 - Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1919
Lesson 20 - Self Employment Income and Tax 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1920
Lesson 21 - Tax Deductions for Depreciation 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1921
Lesson 22 - Deducting Business Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1922
Lesson 23 - Investment Income and Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1923
Lesson 24 - Residential Rental Income and Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1924
Lesson 25 - Property Sales 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1925
Lesson 26 - Selling Your Home 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1926
Lesson 27 - Contributions for IRA's and Pension Plans 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1927
Lesson 28 - Pension and Annuity Income 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1928
Lesson 29 - Divorced or Separated Individuals 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1929
Lesson 30 - Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1930
Lesson 31 - Moving Expenses 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1931
Lesson 32 - Alternative Minimum Tax 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1932
Lesson 33 - Excise Taxes 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1933
Lesson 34 - Amending Returns and Dealing with Audits 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1934
Lesson 35 - Partnerships 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1935
Lesson 36 - Estates 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1936
Lesson 37 - Household Employees 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1937
Lesson 38 - Foreign Tax Credit 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1938
Lesson 39 - Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1939
Lesson 40 - Social Security for Religious Workers 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1940
Lesson 41 - First Time Homeowners 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1941
Lesson 42 - Net Operating Losses (NOL) 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1942
Lesson 43 - Installment Sales 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1943
Lesson 44 - Basis of Assets 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1944
Lesson 45 - Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1945
Lesson 46 - Ethics and Correct Conduct 2 Hrs Federal CPE-1946
     
     
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