
WHAT MAKES THIS FREE TRAINING AMAZING?
- Small Group Instruction
- Peer-to-Peer Learning
- Group Activities
- Notes & Best Practices
- Fully Remote Training
- Convenient Training Options
Sign-up for a session convenient for you. Students also have the option to complete the academy independently.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:

Interpret all boxes on a W-2 and 1099 form.

Figure out the most common deductions and credits.

Move data from taxpayer documents into the right forms.

Determine if taxes are owed or if a refund is due.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMY:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled at an accredited university or college
- Must have (or be able to obtain) a PTIN from the IRS. (https://rpr.irs.gov/ptin)

Academy Training Dates
Session 1: June 13 – June 26, full-time schedule
- Orientation: June 13
- Intuit Academy Coursework: June 16 – June 26, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: June 23, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; June 26, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: June 26
Session 2: July 8 – July 25, part-time schedule
- Orientation: July 8
- Intuit Academy Coursework: July 9 – July 24, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: July 16/17, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; July 23/24, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: July 25
Session 3: July 25 – August 6, full-time schedule
- Orientation: July 25
- Intuit Academy Coursework: July 25 – August 6, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: August 1, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; August 6, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: August 6
Session 4: August 6 – August 14, full-time schedule
- Orientation: August 6
- Intuit Academy Coursework: August 6 – August 14, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: August 11, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; August 14, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: August 14
Session 5: August 28 – September 19, part-time schedule:
- Orientation: August 28
- Intuit Academy Coursework: September 2 – September 19, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: September 12, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; September 19, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: September 19
Session 6: September 19 – October 9, part-time schedule:
- Orientation: September 19
- Intuit Academy Coursework: September 22 – October 9, Tax Level 1, Federal Individual Tax Returns
- Testing Dates: October 1 & 2, Tax Specialist Level 1 Exam; October 8 & 9, Tax Preparation Exam
- Independent Study Due Date: October 9