Hands-On Training

Gain practical experience in preparing S Corporation tax returns using Drake Tax Software

Comprehensive Problem Solving

Learn effective problem-solving techniques specific to S Corporation tax filing

Practical Return Examples

Follow guided S Corporation examples in Drake Tax and practice working through Form 1120S step by step.

About the Course

Build a practical S corporation return workflow in Drake Tax. Work through business structures, S corporation elections, tax forms, and a simple return preparation example. Follow the demonstrations to connect tax concepts with software entries and return calculations. Use the detailed curriculum below to see which lessons are included.

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Before you enroll

Format: recorded lessons with guided Form 1120S examples in Drake Tax. Best for: bookkeepers adding tax services and tax professionals building practical s corporation return skills. Preparation: basic tax knowledge is helpful. You need access to Drake Tax to practice alongside the demonstrations. Review the chapter and lesson list below before purchasing.

Explore the course curriculum

4 Chapters · 21 Lessons

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      Chapter 1.1 - Introduction to the Course Structure

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      Chapter 1.2 - History of S Corps - Why tax prep saves the world, enhances economy, importance of taxes

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      Chapter 1.3 - Differences between C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships and LLCs

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      Chapter 1.4 - Advantages and Disadvantages of S Corporations :Qualifications for S Corporation Status

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      Chapter 1.5 - S Corporation Election

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      Module 1 - Quiz

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      Chapter 2.1 - Form 1120S, Page 1 : Income and Deductions, Taxes and Payment

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      Chapter 2.2 - Schedule B: Other Information

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      Chapter 2.3 - Schedule K: Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items

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      Chapter 2.4 - Schedule L - Balance Sheet : Reconciliation and Distributions

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      Chapter 2.5 - Schedule M-1 - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income Tax Return

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      Chapter 2.6 - Schedule M-2 - Analysis of Accumulated Adjustments Account

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      Chapter 2.7 - Schedule M-3 - Expansion of the information provided on Schedule M-1

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      Module 2 - Quiz

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      Chapter 3.1 - Overview of Drake Tax - Installation and Functionalities

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      Chapter 3.2 - Understanding S-Corporation Structure & Documents (Before Form 1120S)

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      Chapter 3.3 - Entering a Basic S Corp Tax Return - Form 1120S, Page 1 (Income Statement)

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      Chapter 3.4 - Entering a Basic S Corp Tax Return - Schedule L (Balance Sheet)

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      Chapter 3.5 - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income Tax Return

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      Practice - Module 3

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