Enroll in Tax Preparer Training

Start your journey to becoming Lawson Certified (our own training program, not an IRS certification)

Training Program Enrollment

Training is included with your preparer split package (50/50, 60/40, 70/30 or 80/20).

50/50 split: no upfront cost
60/40 split: $499 per tax season
70/30 split: $799 per tax season (suggested for preparers expecting 65+ clients)
80/20 split: $1,399 per tax season

Every package includes the same full Lawson Certified academy. Paid packages are an annual fee per tax season, paid in full through Square at signup. No payment plans. Fees are non-refundable. Academy access starts once enrollment is complete (for paid packages, after payment is confirmed).

What's Included:

10 training modules, 64 lessons

A quiz after every lesson, 10 module quizzes and a final exam

Lawson Certified Levels 1-3 with badges and a certificate for each level

Training delivered online and by phone (phone lessons are live)

Training on TaxSlayer Pro, the software our preparers use

Program Timeline

Lessons:64 Lessons

Lesson time:about 27 hours, plus quizzes

Certification:Lawson Certified (our own training program, not an IRS certification)

⚠️ Application Requirements

All applicants are subject to background checks. Felony convictions, tax liens, or IRS issues may prevent enrollment. We'll verify eligibility during the application process.

Apply to become a preparer

Questions about split packages? Call (855) 722-8700