Self-paced learning
Work through foundational tax preparation lessons on your own schedule, with a focus on Form 1040 basics and practical filing concepts.
Self-study tax preparation course
Learn tax preparation and launch with ARMS behind you.
Start your path toward becoming a tax preparer with guided self-study training, ARMS mentorship, and business launch support designed for aspiring tax professionals.
$597
Total program price
$250
Deposit today
$347
Balance after enrollment
Launch path
Learn. Prepare. Launch.
Built for new tax preparers
A practical first step into tax preparation.
The ARMS Launch Academy offer combines self-paced tax preparation training with the guidance new preparers need when they are moving from learning into real client work.
What you get
Training plus the support to use it.
ARMS mentorship
Get guidance from ARMS as you move through the training and prepare to understand real tax office expectations.
Business launch support
Learn with an eye toward launching, growing, or adding a tax preparation income stream with a professional support system around you.
Course focus
Understand the building blocks of individual tax preparation.
- Filing status and which form to use
- Standard and itemized deductions
- Income, adjustments, and credits
- Qualifying dependent rules
- Capital gains and losses
- Safeguarding taxpayer documents
Course chapters
A complete beginner path through Form 1040 preparation.
Overview of Form 1040
Get familiar with the main individual tax return form, its structure, sections, and how it fits together.
Filing Status, Dependents and Deductions
Learn how to determine filing status, qualifying dependents, and standard versus itemized deductions.
Income
Understand taxable income, including wages, tips, interest, dividends, and where they belong on the return.
Adjustments to Income
Review above-the-line deductions such as student loan interest and IRA contributions.
Other Taxes and Taxpayer Penalties
Learn about additional taxes and penalties taxpayers may face for underpayment or late filing.
Payments and Tax Credits
Explore withholding, estimated payments, and credits such as the Child Tax Credit and EIC.
Itemized Deductions
Dive into Schedule A deductions, including mortgage interest, medical expenses, and charitable contributions.
Capital Gains and Losses
Learn how to report profits and losses from selling stocks, real estate, and other assets.
Depreciation
Understand how to deduct business asset costs over time using methods like Section 179 and bonus depreciation.
Schedule C
Study how self-employed individuals and sole proprietors report business income and expenses.
Schedule E
Cover supplemental income from rental properties, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts.
Extensions, Amendments and Electronic Filing
Learn how to file Form 4868, correct a return with Form 1040-X, and navigate e-filing options.
Ethics
Review professional standards and responsibilities tax preparers must follow.
Federal Tax Law Final Exam
Test your knowledge across all chapters and complete the course.
The ARMS difference
Do more than finish a course.
A self-study course can teach the material. ARMS adds the launch support, practical perspective, and mentorship that helps aspiring preparers understand the next step after the lessons.
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Reserve your spot
Start enrollment with the $250 deposit.
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Begin self-study
Work through the tax preparation material at your pace.
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Launch with support
Use ARMS mentorship and business launch guidance as you move forward.
Enrollment
Start today with a $250 deposit.
The total program price is $597. Your $250 deposit reserves enrollment, with the remaining $347 balance due after enrollment.
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$250
$597 total program price
$347 balance due after enrollment
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