Individual Tax Preparation Course

Introduction to Australian Tax Preparation - Individual and Company Tax Returns

These courses are designed to ensure your new or existing staff have sufficient technical skills for the annual tax season. This is essential for doing the best job you can for your clients and ensuring they return to you next year. This course will provide the necessary coverage to place you ahead of the pack. Its content is among the most comprehensive and authoritative in Australia. As well as providing you with the best possible preparation, this course is a valuable addition to any CV.

Tax School - Individual & Business Tax Return Preparation Course 1
As a Registered Training Organisation (ID 52240), we comply with the government’s strict quality and consistency standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.

Study Options

Online Self Paced Study

Study at your own pace


Log in to our student portal at any time to access your course material.

Complete your studies and assessments at a time that fits in with your lifestyle or other work commitments.


Commence any time

from $645

Book both Individual Tax and Business Tax classroom courses for $1190 including assessments

RRP $1290

Units of Competency

Course Information

Assessments for the Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course for tax agents need to be independently supervised and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises, which are to be submitted within 12 months from your enrolment date.

All materials for this course will be supplied for classroom students. Online Self Paced students will need to purchase hard copy manual from publisher @ $77 for each unit or if both manuals are purchased together the cost will be $109.

There are no prerequisites to attend the individual tax course. It is however recommended that students do the individual taxation course prior to attending the business tax preparation course.

Pathway Options to Become a Tax Agent

Degree in Accounting or another discipline?
Add Tax Agent Units only

From 1 to 6 units of study
  • Australian Taxation Law + Commercial Law Units + Basic Accountancy Principles
  • Enrol in only the units you need, all Tax Board approved
  • Associate Membership with Tax & Super Australia
  • Online Learning - start anytime, study units in any sequence

No Prior Qualification?
Start here-Accounting Principles Skill Set

7 units of study
  • Ideal for those with experience in accounting without a relevant qualification
  • Gain the skill set for direct entry to the Diploma of Accounting
  • Complete only 7 units
    in 12 months
  • Online Learning
    Enrol now, start now

Have a Cert IV?
Diploma of Accounting
then add Tax Units

From 10 units of study
  • For those with Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting
  • Credit transfers available,
    contact us to discuss
  • Achieve the Diploma with the
    tax units included
  • Associate Membership with
    Tax & Super Australia

Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Book a consultation with a course coordinator.

Your Qualification

All students who complete the above courses will be awarded a "Certificate of Individual Tax Preparation" and "Certificate of Business Tax Preparation".
Students who wish to take their learning to the next level will have the option of completing the formal course assessments, which will result in the achievement of nationally recognised skill set "FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set" which is part of the the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board for registration as a Tax Agent.

Nationally recognised qualifications & industry consultation partners

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Tax and Super Australia Membership
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