Comprehensive Training

Learn how to prepare Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) using Drake Tax software.

Hands-On Experience

Gain practical experience through guided exercises and comprehensive problems.

Beginner to Intermediate Level

Suitable for individuals at a beginner to intermediate level in tax preparation.

About the Course

Join our Drake Tax 2025 Individual Training course to master the preparation of Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) using Drake Tax software. Dive deep into understanding forms, entering data, and reviewing calculations with practical examples and guided exercises. Whether you are a beginner or at an intermediate level, this course will equip you with the skills to confidently complete individual tax returns.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 49 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1 - General

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      Chapter 1.2 - The Basic - A Short History of the U.S. Individual Income Tax

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      Chapter 1.3 - An Overview of Form 1040. The Forms

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      Chapter 1.4 - Basic Principles and General Filing Requirements

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      Chapter 1.5 - Personal Exemption and Dependents

  2. 2

    Module 2 - Income

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      Chapter 2.1 - Wages, 1040 Line 1

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      Chapter 2.2 - Interest Income, 1040 Line 2

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      Chapter 2.3 - Dividend Income, 1040 Line 3

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      Chapter 2.4 - IRA distributions, 1040 Line 4

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      Chapter 2.5 - Pensions and annuities, 1040 Line 5

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      Chapter 2.6 - Social security benefits, 1040 Line 6

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      Chapter 2.7 - Capital gain or (loss). Schedule D, 1040 line 7

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      Chapter 2.8 - Schedule C - Business Income or Loss (Schedule 1, line 10)

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      Chapter 2.9 - Schedule E - Rental Income and Expenses (Schedule 1, line 10)

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      Chapter 2.10 - Additional income, Schedule 1, line 10

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      Chapter 2.11 - Adjustments to Gross Income, Schedule 1, line 12-21

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    Module 3 - Tax and Credits

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      Chapter 3.1 - Standard or itemized deductions overview

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      Chapter 3.2 - Itemized Deductions

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      Chapter 3.3 - Qualified business income deduction from Form 8995 or Form 8995-A (1040 line13)

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      Chapter 3.4 - Additional deductions from Schedule 1-A, line 38 ((1040 line 13b

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      Chapter 3.5 - Tax (1040, line 16) and Other Taxes

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      Chapter 3.6 - Chapter 3.6 - Additional Taxes from Schedule 2(1040, line 17)

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      Chapter 3.7 - Child and Dependent Care Credit (1040, line 19)

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      Chapter 3.8 - Additional Credits and Payments, Schedule 3

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      Carryovers/Overpayments

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    Module - Practice Examples [2024]

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      Lesson #1: Intro

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      2025 Tax Workpapers Examples

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      W-2 Income Tax Software Entry [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      1099-INT Income Tax Software Entry [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      1099-DIV Income Tax Software Entry [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Capital Gain or (Loss) Software [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      IRA Distributions and How to enter Form 1099-R [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Social Security Benefits Software Example [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Alimony Income and Deduction [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Taxable State Refunds [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      K-1 Entry/K-1 Export in CCH Tax Detailed

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      K-1 Entry

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      Schedule C - Business Income or Loss - General overview [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule C - Auto Expenses Standard Mileage vs. Actual Expenses [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule C - Depreciation [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule C - Business Use of Your Home [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule E - Depreciation of Rental property – How to calculate the Basis of Rental property [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule E - Rental Income and Expenses [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Schedule E - Sale of Rental Property [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Standard or itemized deductions overview [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Itemized Deductions – Medical and Dental Deductions [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Itemized Deductions – Taxes Paid [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Itemized Deductions – Mortgage Interest [2024 EXAMPLE]

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      Itemized Deductions – Gifts [2024 EXAMPLE]

  5. 5

    FAQ

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      1099-R Distribution and Roth IRA Conversion Form 8606_

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