Resource: The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)
NATP is a Fantastic Resource for Tax Preparers
Universal Accounting Center gladly recognizes the immense value of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) membership and encourages its students and associates to join NATP’s elite association to enjoy their invaluable benefits to the tax preparing professional.
What is the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)?
The NATP is set as non-profit organization created to assist taxpayers with vital information and knowledge. Founded in 1979, the NATP is committed to excellence in the tax profession. Their national headquarters, located in Appleton , WI employs over 40 professionals and 25 instructors to stay on top of all the issues involved in the industry. NATP’s existence is set up to serve professionals who work in all areas of tax practice and has more than 17,000 members nationwide, including tax preparers, enrolled agents, public accountants, accountants, attorneys and financial planners. Their website remains timely, with reports on current tax issues, happenings, and events. A neat feature on the NATP site is the ability to post federal and state tax questions that will be answered by their experts.
What Do You Get with Joining NATP?
Membership BenefitsMembers receive a monthly newsletter and access to a quarterly journal. The newsletter and journal cover timely tax topics to help you stay current in the tax profession. NATP also provides more than 200 workshops per year on updated tax topics, and members receive a significant discount when they attend.Timely Tax NewsIf you in need for all the current information on possible tax legislation and IRS policies and procedures, the NATP website and newsletter are valuable resources. For example, their website includes a permanent link providing current information on possible senate legislation that would require the licensing of paid tax preparers. Current newsletter topics include the new IRS Issue Management Resolution System (IMRS), temporary IRS procedures for certain expedited filings due to headquarters flooding, and credits for hybrid cars and alternative motor vehicles; all valuable information for the tax professional.WorkshopsThe NATP hosts workshops and symposiums for the tax industry professional. Here is this year’s upcoming conference:
Annual Conference & Expo - This conference and expo will take place in Atlanta, Georgia from July 7 – 10, 2008 and will include education, fun, and networking.
NATP and UAC’s Partnership in Excellence
NATP is a UAC program affiliate. Both organizations promote excellence in tax preparation; UAC offers a 10% discount to NATP members on all our programs. Many NATP members are interested in adding bookkeeping to their services,
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