The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedules
- Filing status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, investment income)
- Adjustments to income, deductions and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, EITC, Child Tax Credit, Education Credits)
- Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance and taxpayer rights
- IRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data security
- Legislative updates