BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251115T140000Z DTEND:20251115T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Intro to Individual Tax Preparation (Form 1040) – Bilingual Training Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in understanding how personal tax returns work or exploring tax preparation as a service you can offer to others? We are hosting an in-person\, bilingual (English & Spanish) training designed for beginners who want real\, practical skills and a path to start offering paid tax preparation.\n\nHere's what's included:\n\n\n \n Understanding the 1040 (Step 1 covered in this course)\n\n Over two Saturdays\, you'll learn the fundamentals of the individual tax return (Form 1040)\, how to organize client information\, and how to walk through a basic personal tax return step by step.\n\n You'll also work through a real practice scenario using tax software\, so you see how a return is actually built not just theory.\n\n We will also have a sales expert in the room teaching you how to present yourself professionally\, how to communicate your value\, how to talk to potential clients\, and how to sell tax preparation services in a clear\, ethical\, and confident way.\n \n \n Getting your PTIN\n\n After the training\, we'll guide you on how to apply for your IRS PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)\, which is required for anyone who wants to get paid to prepare tax returns.\n \n \n Getting your EFIN\n\n If you want to electronically file returns for clients as a business\, you'll eventually need an EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) for your practice. We'll explain that process as well what the IRS looks for\, timelines\, and how to plan ahead.\n \n\n\nSupport after the class\n\nAll participants will be invited to a private WhatsApp group/community with CPAs\, Enrolled Agents\, and other tax professionals. You'll be able to ask questions as you move forward\, get support while you set up PTIN/EFIN\, get guidance on software\, data security best practices\, pricing\, and how to onboard your first clients.\n\nFormat and schedule\n\n Two in-person Saturdays for training (theory\, software lab\, and sales/marketing segment)\n\n A live Q&A session in between to answer real questions\n\n Location: Orlando\, FL (details provided after registration)\n\n Training will be delivered in both English and Spanish\n\nImportant notes\n\n This course does not provide CPE/CE credits. You will receive a certificate of completion (non-CE).\n\n Seating is limited to keep the training hands-on.\n\n Mention that you are from the East Orlando Chamber and you will receive a chamber discount on registration.\n\nWho should attend\n\n Individuals who want to understand and manage their own personal tax return confidently\n\n Anyone considering tax preparation as a side business or new career and wants to see what it takes before jumping in\n\n Bilingual professionals who want to serve their community\n\nTo register\, click the link below.\n\nhttps://forms.gle/z9kzcijfen4wFBbh8\n\nIf you are with the East Orlando Chamber\, please mention it at registration so we can apply your chamber discount.\n\nYou'll learn how a 1040 return really works\, you'll practice preparing one in tax software\, you'll learn how to present and sell this as a service\, and you'll leave with continued access to a professional network so you're not doing it alone. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Are you interested in understanding how personal tax returns work &mdash\; or exploring tax preparation as a service you can offer to others? We are hosting an in-person\, bilingual (English &\; Spanish) training designed for beginners who want real\, practical skills and a path to start offering paid tax preparation.

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Here&rsquo\;s what&rsquo\;s included:

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    Understanding the 1040 (Step 1 &ndash\; covered in this course)
    \n Over two Saturdays\, you&rsquo\;ll learn the fundamentals of the individual tax return (Form 1040)\, how to organize client information\, and how to walk through a basic personal tax return step by step.
    \n You&rsquo\;ll also work through a real practice scenario using tax software\, so you see how a return is actually built &mdash\; not just theory.
    \n We will also have a sales expert in the room teaching you how to present yourself professionally\, how to communicate your value\, how to talk to potential clients\, and how to sell tax preparation services in a clear\, ethical\, and confident way.

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    Getting your PTIN
    \n After the training\, we&rsquo\;ll guide you on how to apply for your IRS PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)\, which is required for anyone who wants to get paid to prepare tax returns.

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    3. \n
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    Getting your EFIN
    \n If you want to electronically file returns for clients as a business\, you&rsquo\;ll eventually need an EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) for your practice. We&rsquo\;ll explain that process as well &mdash\; what the IRS looks for\, timelines\, and how to plan ahead.

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    4. \n
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Support after the class
\nAll participants will be invited to a private WhatsApp group/community with CPAs\, Enrolled Agents\, and other tax professionals. You&rsquo\;ll be able to ask questions as you move forward\, get support while you set up PTIN/EFIN\, get guidance on software\, data security best practices\, pricing\, and how to onboard your first clients.

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Format and schedule
\n&bull\; Two in-person Saturdays for training (theory\, software lab\, and sales/marketing segment)
\n&bull\; A live Q&\;A session in between to answer real questions
\n&bull\; Location: Orlando\, FL (details provided after registration)
\n&bull\; Training will be delivered in both English and Spanish

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Important notes
\n&bull\; This course does not provide CPE/CE credits. You will receive a certificate of completion (non-CE).
\n&bull\; Seating is limited to keep the training hands-on.
\n&bull\; Mention that you are from the East Orlando Chamber and you will receive a chamber discount on registration.

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Who should attend
\n&bull\; Individuals who want to understand and manage their own personal tax return confidently
\n&bull\; Anyone considering tax preparation as a side business or new career and wants to see what it takes before jumping in
\n&bull\; Bilingual professionals who want to serve their community

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To register\, click the link below.
\nhttps://forms.gle/z9kzcijfen4wFBbh8
\nIf you are with the East Orlando Chamber\, please mention it at registration so we can apply your chamber discount.

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You&rsquo\;ll learn how a 1040 return really works\, you&rsquo\;ll practice preparing one in tax software\, you&rsquo\;ll learn how to present and sell this as a service\, and you&rsquo\;ll leave with continued access to a professional network so you&rsquo\;re not doing it alone.

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