New STCC class this spring explores income tax preparation
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College this spring will offer a new class that teaches students to prepare federal income taxes.
The training will help students develop a skill to prepare taxes for themselves, family and friends. In addition, they could become excellent candidates for tax preparation jobs, said Anthony Rondinelli, a professor of business administration who is teaching the three-credit class called BUS-151 Federal Income Tax Preparation.
“A student who successfully completes this class will have a skill that is in very high demand,” Rondinelli said.
STCC students have been hired or were given internships at firms such as Liberty Tax Service in Springfield.
“The preparation they get in Professor Rondinelli's class means his tax students can get a pass on Liberty's class and go right to certification testing,” said Steve Kowalski, of Liberty Tax Service. “Professor Rondinelli does a thorough job of teaching tax theory. Once a student understands theory, real life application is easy."
Rondinelli describes the online class as a comprehensive, detailed online course that will show students how to complete federal income tax returns from start to finish.
The class covers the following topics and more:
- A thorough review of the US tax system and tax laws
- Gross income and exclusions
- Business Income and expenses
- Tax deductions and tax credits
- Preparation of federal forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ
- Preparation of schedules A, B, C, D, E & F
- Tax administration and tax planning
The class is open to anyone, including those who are not enrolled at STCC. Visit stcc.edu/explore/register/ or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333. For questions, email Professor Rondinelli at arondinelli@stcc.edu.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
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