Registered Tax Return Preparer Review Course

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at The Lake Morey Inn, Fairlee VT

Thurdsay, August 16, 2012 at The Double Tree by Hilton, South Burlington, VT

The review course will provide the participant with details in the 7 domains as outlined by IRS

PTIN required for IRS approved CPE

Non PTIN registrants will receive UVM CPE only

For more information on how to aquire your PTIN go to    www.irs.gov

Option 1:  Registered Tax Return Preparer: In Class Prep Course

     The IRS now requires a competency test for tax preparers who are neither CPAs, EAs, or an attorney before they can be classified as a Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP).  There is no limit to the number of times you may take the IRS test, but you must succeed in passing the test by December 31, 2013.  You must pay a fee of $116.00 each time you take the test. The 8 hour in-class review course plus the Fast Forward Academy (FFA)  270 page test preperation sudy material, plus the on-line 700 question practice exams plus IRS reference materials will provide you the greatest opportunity to pass the RTRP test with ease.  Plus Ron DeCoigne will make it fun!

    This course qualifies for 8 IRS approved CPE credit hours (including 1 hour of ethics)

This includes 8 hours of instruction, lunch/breaks Fast Forward Academy Book, 700 on line test bank questions, RTRP study bank guide, and unlimited practice tests.  Price $219 - early registrants.  Late registrants - $259.

Option 2: UVM Extension's RTRP Exam Self-Study Course

Here is a summmary of the Fast Forward Academy RTRP study material:

• A 270 page study guide
• Access to the FFA on-line study material
• FFA's material will cover ALL topics on the RTRP exam
• An on-line test bank of 700 uestions,
• Unlimited online practice exams
• Up to 10 hours CPE credit from FFA

This self-study course is designed to assist tax professionals seeking an IRS self-study guide for the Registered Tax Return Preparer Exam. If you register via UVM Extension you will receive a subtantial discount on the FFA advertised retail price (normally $239 - UVM Extension's price is $169 for early registrants and $219 for late registrants.

For further information about either course, call Peggy Manahan at 1-800-639-2130 or e-mail Glenn Rogers at Glenn.rogers@uvm.edu