Start Your Tax Career With SJ CONNECT

Earn income helping clients prepare taxes — with structured training, support, and professional tools to succeed.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • Launch your tax career with no prior experience. SJ CONNECT trains and supports new and experienced tax professionals seeking seasonal income, remote work, or long-term growth.

WHY BECOME A TAX PREPARER?

  • Work from home or in-office
  • Flexible hours
  • High earning potential
  • Structured training provided
  • Learn a valuable in-demand skill
  • Grow into senior preparer or ERO
  • Perfect supplemental or full-time income

WHY JOIN SJ CONNECT?

  • Step-by-step training support
  • No prior experience required
  • Software access (SJ CONNECT PRO)
  • PTIN support
  • Earn per return
  • Work from anywhere
  • Clear career growth path

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Tax preparation basics
  • Income types (W-2, 1099, self-employment)
  • Credits and deductions• Due diligence rules
  • IRS e-file guidelines
  • Software navigation
  • Client onboarding
  • Document handling
  • Professional communication

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • 18 or older
  • Valid ID
  • PTIN
  • Complete required training
  • Professionalism & confidentiality

You do NOT need:

  • Tax experience
  • A degree
  • Accounting background
  • EFIN

HOW TO GET STARTED

  1. Apply – Submit your interest.
  2. Training – Complete required training to prepare returns.
  3. PTIN Setup – We guide you through the IRS PTIN process.
  4. Activate – Begin preparing returns under our ERO.

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • New or aspiring tax preparers
  • Remote workers
  • Stay-at-home parents
  • Students & teachers• Entrepreneurs
  • Side-income seekers

FAQ

No — structured training is provided to help you get started.

No — you work under SJ CONNECT’s ERO.

No — software access is provided for active preparers.

No — you will be a 1099 Independent Contractor.

Yes — you have 100% control of your tax preparation fees.

Income varies based on the number of returns completed.

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