2026 The Big Book of Taxes Self Study Course - 24 Hours CPE

Course Overview

The 2026 Big Book of Taxes self-study course provides a comprehensive review of federal individual income tax law and commonly encountered tax preparation issues. Based on the 2026–2027 edition of the Big Book of Taxes 365, this 24-hour course examines filing status, income reporting, business activities, retirement plans, education provisions, adjustments, deductions, credits, penalties, and Affordable Care Act considerations. It also addresses relevant tax law developments, IRS guidance, and California-specific differences to help tax professionals strengthen their understanding of individual tax return preparation.

Important: This course requires the separate purchase of the Big Book of Taxes 365 Online Version. The course and reference material are sold separately.

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What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify current federal tax laws, regulations, rulings, and other developments affecting the preparation of individual income tax returns.

• Differentiate the tax treatment of various types of income, adjustments, exclusions, deductions, and credits.

• Recognize tax rules affecting filing status, education, retirement plans, business activities, and other commonly encountered individual tax situations.

• Evaluate taxpayer eligibility for deductions, credits, exclusions, and other tax benefits based on applicable federal tax law.

• Identify filing, reporting, payment, and penalty considerations affecting individual taxpayers.

• Recognize California-specific differences from federal tax law addressed throughout the course.

Who This Course Is For

CPAs, Enrolled Agents, California Registered Tax Preparers, and other tax professionals seeking a comprehensive review of federal individual income tax law and tax return preparation issues.

Course Material: The Big Book of Taxes 365 Online Version (sold separately)

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