Tax Preparation Training Program (LA)
Looking for a great parallel career to help supplement the earnings from your industry work? Are you detail-oriented and like numbers? Professional tax preparation might be a good parallel career for you!
The Career Center at The Actors Fund and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) are coming together to offer a free, two-stage Tax Preparation Training Program for entertainment industry professionals.
Stage One – Tax Preparation Course
Participants will learn tax law, tax return preparation and the many unique ways entertainment professionals in a freelance environment need to manage income and expenses. This nine-week course will start on October 23rd and meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30PM to 9:30PM at The Actors Fund’s office on Wilshire Blvd.
Stage Two – VITA Internship
After completing the Tax Preparation Course, candidates will volunteer in The Actors Fund VITA program in February and March, 2018, to gain hands-on experience. These sessions are also held at the Wilshire location. Obtaining VITA certification will be part of the 9 week course. The two part training program is geared toward helping candidates prepare for taking the CTEC exam (California Tax Education Council), which is required for people who wish to begin a career in tax preparation in California.
Tax Preparation Training Program, 9-week program begins Tuesday, October 23.
An interview is required to be admitted into this training program.
Space is limited. Applications will be accepted until October 17.
Prerequisite:
Career Center Orientation
Please note that you MUST attend orientation before you can continue with this class.
If you have not attended Orientation, please see information below:
Los Angeles:
Mondays (except for holidays), 1:00pm - 2:30pm
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
On Wilshire Blvd between La Brea and Fairfax, one block west of Hauser.
Parking Information: S.C. Prestige Parking, 659 Hauser Boulevard, LA, CA 90036. ½ block north from the corner of Wilshire & Hauser, on the west side of the street, directly behind the IHOP parking lot. This service has been arranged with the parking office and no tipping is necessary.
Burbank:
Thursdays (except for Valley Days), 10:00am - 11:30am
2520 W. Olive Avenue, Suite #300, Burbank, CA 91505.
On the corner of Olive Avenue and Buena Vista.
Parking Information: Parking is provided in the lot.
Location:
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90036