Solo practitioner wants to learn small business tax preparation and filing to stop using a CPA, but lacks accessible, timely formal training options.

Existing training options (community college classes) are only offered online or require waiting until fall semester; no tailored, on-demand curriculum exists for solo practitioners who need to learn tax preparation without a CPA.

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3Medium

Willingness to Pay

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May 6, 2026

Workarounds Described

considers taking community college classes that are online or not until fall
currently relies on a CPA for tax filing

Implied Software Gaps

On-demand tax education platform tailored to solo practitioners with practical filing skills

App Concept

SoloTax Academy

An on-demand online course platform specifically for solo practitioners and small business owners to learn how to prepare and file their own business taxes. Provides step-by-step video lessons, interactive tax form walkthroughs, and real-world case studies, replacing the need for expensive CPAs and inflexible college schedules.

Key Features

Self-paced video curriculum covering small business tax basics through filing
Interactive tax form simulator with real IRS forms (Schedule C, SE, 1040)
Pre-recorded expert Q&A sessions and community forum
Annual updates for tax law changes

Target Users: Solo practitioners and micro-business owners (no employees) in any industry who want to do their own taxes without a CPA

Revenue Model: $199 per year subscription (includes all course content and updates)

Existing Solutions Mentioned

CPAlocal community college classesonline classes

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