Don't Just Buy Tax Software. Learn How to Build a Tax Business.
GetSmart Tax Academy combines structured tax education with practical business guidance for aspiring and developing tax professionals. Learn tax preparation fundamentals, strengthen your understanding of professional responsibilities, and discover how to attract and serve tax clients.
Structured Tax Education, Self-Paced
Structured tax education
A guided curriculum covering tax preparation fundamentals.
Assigned reading & materials
Course materials and assigned reading delivered through the education provider.
Knowledge assessments & quizzes
Quizzes and knowledge checks to reinforce what you learn.
Self-paced learning
Learn on your schedule through the designated education provider.
Continuing education: Approved CE credits, examinations, and IRS reporting are administered through the authorized education provider. Credit availability depends on the specific course, provider authorization, and current-season IRS requirements.
Earn CE Credits. Get Listed as a Certified Tax Preparer.
GetSmart Tax Academy students who complete approved continuing education courses through our authorized education provider may be eligible for IRS continuing education credits and listing on the IRS website as a certified tax preparer.
IRS Continuing Education Credits
Complete approved CE courses through the designated education provider to earn continuing education credits recognized by the IRS. Credit hours and reporting depend on the specific course, provider authorization, and current-season requirements.
- CE hours reported through the authorized provider
- Course completion certificates issued upon passing
- Annual IRS CE requirements vary by preparer status
Listed on the IRS Website
Preparers who complete the Academy program and meet IRS requirements may be listed on the IRS website as a certified tax preparer, strengthening your professional credibility with potential clients.
- Public IRS Preparer Directory listing (where eligible)
- Verified completion of required education hours
- Subject to current IRS preparer program rules
CE credit availability, AFSP completion, and IRS preparer listing are subject to the specific course, provider authorization, and current-season IRS requirements. We do not guarantee specific credit hours, listing approval, or IRS recognition for any individual student. Verify current requirements with the IRS and the authorized education provider before enrolling.
Combine Software and Education — Your Way
Optional combinations without forcing you to buy training you don't need. These are additive package prices, not discounted bundles.
Software Starter
Includes
Personal Tax Pro only
Cloud-based individual tax preparation software for the 2027 season.
Academy Starter
Includes
Personal Tax Pro + Academy Course
Software plus structured tax education to build your foundational knowledge.
Software + Mentorship
Includes
Personal Tax Pro + Six-Week Live Mentorship
Software plus live, instructor-led mentorship focused on running a tax business.
Complete Learning Experience
Includes
Personal Tax Pro + Academy Course + Six-Week Live Mentorship
The full GetSmart experience — software, structured education, and live mentorship.
We do not include an AFSP bundle in a package until the course selection, wholesale costs, provider agreement, and CE eligibility have been confirmed.
Ready to Start Your Tax Preparation Business?
Enroll in GetSmart Tax Academy and build the knowledge to run a professional tax practice.
ENROLL IN TAX ACADEMY — $99