Learn how to go from employee to entrepreneur. Examine the process of starting and growing your tax business. Discuss tax preparation and obtaining credentials, developing a business plan, and risk management. Explore establishing your office, operating systems, and buying a tax practice. Learn the day-to-day activities of a tax preparation business owner: target market, pricing, advertising, growth potential, startup costs, hiring and employee retention, and more. Discuss responsibilities, such as due diligence and fraud protection, and helping your clients deal with the IRS. Textbook is required. Please see the MC Bookstore for details about textbooks. Please have the textbook at the first day of class.
Class Details
2 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue
Location
A-DL-WD&CE Virtual-Remote
Instructor
Richard Gottfried 
CEUs : 0.8
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This class will operate remotely. The scheduled class sessions will be live but delivered virtually via Zoom. Work outside of class may be required. Textbook is required and available for purchase at https://montgomerycollege.slingshotedu.com/
MD Sr. Citizen
Price: $179.00
Non-MD Resident
Price: $489.00
Registration Closes On
Sunday,
November 22, 2026 @ 11:59 PM