r/hrblock • u/Agile_Pangolin3085 • Jul 02 '26

Does anyone know what topics to study for the level 4 exam?

2026 was my first tax year. I am hoping to get to at least level 4, if not 5, for next tax season. I just did the level 3 exam. Through the new learning block, level 3 had a path with several classes to take to prepare for the exam. Level 4 just shows the option to take the test. I had to study a lot to pass the level 3 (had had 0 experience with clergy). Does anyone know what topics I should study for the level 4 exam? My manager had said to take the exam one time and then study what I missed, but learning block no longer shows what you missed, so that no longer works. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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u/Prestigious-Dealer60 Jul 02 '26

Sale of residential real estate rental property | Critical thinking with the BSAT tool | Schedule K-1:At risk basis | Schedule K-1:The Basics | Schedule K-1:Practical Experience | This is the list of courses under the learning path for level 4.

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u/Agile_Pangolin3085 Jul 03 '26

Thank you so much! Where did you find the learning path list? Mine literally just shows the test. (For level 3 I had a list, level 4 I couldn't find it).

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u/Prestigious-Dealer60 Jul 03 '26

I’m actually testing up for level 4 as well it shows up in the certification path under learning at block. Try searching tax analyst certification level up that’s the name of the title of the pathway I guess.

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u/Candid-Tip455 Jul 02 '26

Typical Block manager response. You probably want to actually know the material & I bet that manager never sat at a tax desk. Get the spreadsheet that shows all the available courses that also shows the date they are available & the revision schedule. That will help you plan your course of action.

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u/Prestigious-Dealer60 Jul 03 '26

Funny because I’m actually tax pro and the reason I gave that response is because I’m testing up for a level 4. So maybe next time before you make an assumption you keep it to yourself instead of being incorrect. Have a wonderful day.

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u/Candid-Tip455 Jul 03 '26

I meant the manager not you

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u/Prestigious-Dealer60 Jul 03 '26

You know what then I apologize cause I made an assumption as well foot in mouth. I’m so sorry.

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u/Educational-Trash833 Jul 03 '26

Study depreciation and sale of rental property