Why Become A Certified Tax Professional?
The tax code is increasingly complicated and always seems to be changing, especially to people who only deal with it once a year when tax time approaches. A CTP designation identifies you as someone who has in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of the tax code and can help almost anyone complete their tax returns correctly and optimally. This means that earning a CTP certification can put you in high demand.
How Do You Become A Certified Tax Professional?
○ Comprehensive Individual Income Tax Preparation ○ Advanced Level 1 Individual Income Tax Preparation ○ Small Business Level 1 Income Tax Preparation ○ Small Business Level II Income Tax Preparation
Purpose
○ Distinguishes you from your competition ○ builds credibility ○ validates knowledge ○ demonstrates skill ○ verifies experience ○ confirms professional ethics.
Requirements
○ Complete Payroll Certification ○ Complete Tax Certification ○ Complete Business Tax Certification training course ○ Verify one-year of tax preparation experience ○ Agree to abide by the CTP Professional Code of Conduct ○ Obtain 16 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.