Individual Taxation
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Individual Taxation Certificate is designed for individuals seeking to specialize in individual income tax preparation. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of federal and California tax laws, focusing on individual and sole-proprietor tax filing. It equips students with the skills needed for tax preparation and offers a solid foundation in tax principles. A minimum grade of C is required in each course, and the certificate requires 17-20 units for completion. Please note, this certificate does not meet the requirements for obtaining a CTEC license.
Individual Taxation Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 34,600
- High salary: 72,660
- Average salary: 49210
Brokerage Clerks
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 47,730
- High salary: 91,650
- Average salary: 62940
Budget Analysts
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 60,510
- High salary: 134,640
- Average salary: 87930
All Careers in Individual Taxation (10)
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Examiners | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 90,400 |
| Budget Analysts | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 87,930 |
| Credit Analysts | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| Brokerage Clerks | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 62,940 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Declining | 59,740 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Declining | 55,290 |
| Statistical Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Declining | 51,440 |
| Tax Preparers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 50,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 49,210 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Prepare an individual tax return
- Recommend tax-planning opportunities and advise appropriate tax-saving strategies.