Certified Tax Professional (CTP) License

America's #1 Tax License

Accreditation

The Certified Tax Professional (CTP) license is accredited by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). The license is recognized throughout the United States and its properties.

Purpose

The Certified Tax Professional license assures clients of your tax planning and preparation knowledge, skill, experience, and ethics.

The nationally recognized license:

• Distinguishes you from your competition,
• builds credibility,
• validates knowledge,
• demonstrates skill,
• verifies experience, and
• confirms professional ethics.

The license validates your knowledge, skill, and experience in:

• Payroll,
• Individual tax, and
• Business tax.

Licensure

The CTP license is the premier accreditation for tax professionals providing tax planning and preparation services for individuals and business clients. The license allows you to place "CTP" behind your name.

Requirements

Certified Tax Professional requirements include:

1. Complete Payroll Certification,
2. Complete Tax Certification,
3. Complete Business Tax Certification training course,
4. Verify one-year of tax preparation experience,
5. Agree to abide by the CTP Professional Code of Conduct, and
6. Obtain 16 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.

Steps to Become a Certified Tax Professional (CTP)

To learn the steps to become a Certified Tax Professional (CTP), go to Certified Tax Professional Steps.

Application

To access the Certified Tax Professional Application, go to Certified Tax Professional Application.

Renewal

To access the Certified Tax Professional Renewal Application, go to Certified Tax Professional Renewal Application.

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