National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP)

Overview:

Profession(s): Taxation
Member Type(s): CPA's, Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, CFP's, Tax Professionals
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1985
Members: 6,000
Address: 10818 NE Coxley Drive, Ste A, Vancouver, WA, 98662, USA
Phone: 800-367-8130
Fax: 360-695-7115
Email: taxes@nstp.org
Website: www.nstp.org

Description:

The National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Tax Professional. NSTP was founded in 1985 with the goal of organizing the Nation's Tax Professionals, helping them to achieve a standard of recognition that was long overdue.

NSTP serves all areas of the Tax Profession, including Certified Public Accountants, Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, Financial Planners and Professional Tax Practitioners/Accountants.

Mission/Aims:

To be of service to the Tax Profession offering goods and services, education, assistance with tax information and networking opportunities.

Principal Activities:

Education

Tax Hotline

Federal Tax Alert, monthly magazine

Client Newsletters

Web Board

Web Site for items of interest and usefulness

Member Benefits:

Up to date information on tax laws and regulations.

Opportunity to comment on tax laws and IRS initiatives through government relations efforts.

Educational opportunities.

Tax question assistance through the Hotline.

Contacts with other tax professionals through the Web Board.

Discounts on goods and services offered by NSTP partners in the industry.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Educational opportunities approved by the Office of Professional Responsibility and NASBA. NSTP education is also approved for Certified Financial Planners.

Verification Criteria:

Tax professionals possess a varying degree of education and experience. The public should always inquire as to the experience of the tax professional; asking about fees and timeliness of work product.

All NSTP members are bound to a Professional Code of Ethical Conduct.