2026 Tax Academy Enrollment Now Open

Build Your Tax Preparation Skills.
Build Your Future.

Comprehensive online tax preparation training designed to take you from foundational tax concepts through real-world practice returns and final certification.
Built by an active tax firm — not just theory. Train on the same TaxSlayer Pro workflow we use for real clients.
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$799
Regularly $999

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Meet Shema & Buda Tax Academy

Explore your training path with Valentina Johnson and Amani Shempemba.

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Fast Track training fees may be waived for approved preparers under a signed 60/40 agreement.

Tax Business Owner Training — $1,297

Training in tax-business foundations, office procedures and operational readiness. In-person in Milwaukee + virtual options; contact us for schedules and program details.

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Training only. Seasonal software and affiliate packages are separate. EIN, PTIN, EFIN, government fees, clients, income and employment are not included or guaranteed.

13 Training Modules
5 Practice Returns
30 Final Exam Questions
80% Passing Score

What You’ll Learn

Tax Preparation Foundations

Filing status, dependents, qualifying children, Form 1040, income, adjustments, deductions and credits.

Due Diligence & Credits

Form 8867, Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, additional child tax credits and education credits.

Self-Employment

Schedule C, business income, business expenses and documentation for self-employed taxpayers.

TaxSlayer Pro Workflow

Learn the workflow from source documents through data entry, tax forms, return review and final results.

Refund & Bank Products

Understand refund options, bank products, payment options and professional communication with taxpayers.

Security & Professional Practice

Data security, quality control, professional conduct and responsible tax preparation practices.

Training That Goes Beyond the Lessons

Complete 13 comprehensive training modules, knowledge checks, five practice returns, comprehensive review and a 30-question Final Certification Exam. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final exam.

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Shema & Buda Tax Academy provides private educational training. Completion is not a government license or credential.
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