Learn To Do Taxes Prep Yourself

There are several online schools that offer tax preparation courses. These are good if you have a job and need to learn at your own pace. Some have time limits.

Here are some good bits of information about tax prep and what it takes to be a tax preparer.

Once you learn how to do it you can prepare tax returns for people and give tax advice, without having any sort of IRS approval.

If you prepare tax returns for money you'll have to to sign the return and provide your Social Security number or your TPIN (tax preparer number).
It's free but you have to fill out the IRS form W-7P to apply for it..
EXCEPTION
If you live in California you have to get a California Tax Preparer License. 

Poor math skills - no worries. You would use a calculator anyway.

Tax preparation is a great job for a physically handicapped or elderly but mentally capable person.

To start you could take cases that are simple tax returns typical of a single or married couple that have jobs but little in the way of investments and part time businesses.

A great way to get going once you have taken a course is to work for another tax preparer to gain experience and have a good source of advice.

None of this is rocket science and almost anyone who applies themselves can do it. You'll be saving your own tax prep fees and if you do a few for a normal fee you may pay for the course in the first tax season. The bonus is that you will be better able to find your own tax advantages and opportunities.

For more detailed tax information go to www.IRS.gov