Tax Certification Exam

NACPB Tax Certification

Free Practice Test

Access to the free practice test is sent to the email address you provide below.


Accreditation

NACPB's Uniform Tax Certification examination (exam) is the exam administered to candidates who want to obtain Tax Certification. The exam is developed and maintained by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB).

Requirements

Candidates who complete the Individual Tax Fundamentals course and pass the Tax Certification exam may communicate to employers they possess Tax Certification and distinguish themselves and build credibility by having authorized use of the Tax Certification certificate and logo.

Competency

The exam is used to test the candidate's competency. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and simulations. To pass the exam, you must receive a minimum of 75% (37 out of 50 questions).

The exam tests the following:

  • Introduction to Federal Taxation and Understanding Federal Tax Law
  • Tax Research, Practice and Procedure
  • Individual Taxation - An Overview
  • Gross Income
  • Gross Income - Exclusions
  • Deductions: General Concepts and Trade or Business Deductions
  • Deductions: Business/Investment Losses and Passive Activity Losses
  • Deductions: Itemized Deductions
  • Tax Credits, Prepayments and Alternative Minimum Tax

Time to Take and Pass the Exam

You have one year from the date of purchase to take and pass the exam. If you don't pass the exam, you can retake the exam by purchasing a retake exam.

Schedule to Take an Exam

Exams are taken on NACPB's Online Testing Center. You can take an exam at anytime and from anywhere with an Internet connected computer, tablet, or phone.

When you're ready to take the exam, go to NACPB's Schedule an Exam web page and schedule the date and time you want to take the exam. Access to the exam will be emailed to you the business day proceeding your scheduled date and time.

Taking the Exam

The exam is open-book and you have two hours to complete the exam.

Fee Includes

  • Tax Certification Examination,
  • Tax Certification certificate, and
  • Tax Certification logo.

Fee

Nonmember $100
Member $80 (Order through the Members Only portal)

Order

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If you are not satisfied with this Exam within 14 days of receipt, contact us and the fee will be refunded.