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The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is the largest nonprofit organization that serves individuals specializing in tax preparation by providing tax education, federal tax research, in-depth explanations of tax law change and other important tax content needed to successfully run a tax practice.
NATP's team of expert tax researchers works year-round to monitor any industry-related news, including any tax legislation changes. When there is new legislation that affects tax law, NATP's team of experts works diligently to communicate the changes to its members and explain how the new tax regulations affect their clients.
The national headquarters, located in Appleton, WI, employs over 50 professionals.
For more information, or to speak with one of
our experts, please contact:
Nancy Kasten
Phone: 800-558-3402, ext. 1172
nkasten@natptax.com
Samantha Strong
Phone: 800-558-3402, ext. 1178
sstrong@natptax.com
2023 tax season information
NATP offers a bundle of tax-related news releases to use during tax season that include important information on timely topics the American taxpayers need to understand. 2023 releases are coming soon. Please use these releases in your publications as you see fit. If you have any questions or need different file formats, please contact Samantha Strong at
sstrong@natptax.com or Nancy Kasten at
nkasten@natptax.com.
About our members
NATP members work at offices that assist over 11 million people worldwide with U.S. tax preparation and planning. The average NATP member has been in the tax business for over 20 years and holds a tax/financial designation and/or a college degree. Formed in 1979, NATP's member base includes enrolled agents, certified public accountants, attorneys and financial planners.
Latest news
Tax season 2023 off to uneventful start
Over a month into tax season, preparers are noticing an unusual trend – business as usual.
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NATP endorses Daniel Werfel for IRS Commissioner
On behalf of its 24,000 members, the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is officially endorsing the nomination of Daniel Werfel as the next IRS Commissioner.
"We believe Mr. Werfel's priorities will bring the significant change that's needed within the IRS to better serve taxpayers and tax professionals across all walks of life," said NATP Executive Director Scott Artman, CPA, CGMA.
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NATP and NSA ERC Letter to Commissioner
This National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and the National Society of Accountants (NSA) appealed to the Internal Revenue Service's Acting Commissioner Douglas O'Donnell for immediate guidance on filing amended income tax returns to reflect the Employee Retention Credits (ERC).
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Other news
New location announced for 2023 NATP Tax Forums & Expo — January 2023
New filing threshold for Form 1099-K may be overly burdensome and create undue issues for taxpayers and already overwhelmed IRS — December 2022
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins discusses IRS technology, budget and backlog — December 2022
Tax preparers to begin getting ready for 2023 tax season — November 2022
Speakers sought for NATP’s annual Taxposium event — November 2022
Education, application deadlines quickly approaching for tax pros renewing designations — November 2022
Taxposium 2023 details released, registration now open — November 2022
Education, application deadlines quickly approaching for tax pros renewing designations — November 2022
Experts explain IRS’s data security plan template, how preparers should use it in preparation for 2023 tax season — October 2022
NATP partners with Verito to offer members discount cloud hosting and IT solutions — September 2022
Extension deadline for filing an individual tax return quickly approaching — September 2022
Inflation Reduction Act, Schedules K-2/K3 to be covered at upcoming tax education event — September 2022
NATP hires new Director of Tax Content and Government Relations — August 2022
NATP supports congressional push for IRS action ahead of 2023 tax season — August 2022
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to have both long- and short-term tax impacts — August 2022
IRS’s WISP serves as ‘great starting point’ for tax firms ahead of 2023 tax season — August 2022
NATP announces winner of 2022 Chapter of the Year award — August 2022
NATP announces 2022 Tax Professional of the Year — July 2022
NATP announces 2022 Chapter Person of the Year — July 2022
National Association of Tax Professionals responds to Treasury Secretary Yellen's Free File comments — June 2022
A new event for tax preparers launches this summer — April 2022
2022 tax season going just as preparers predicted, according to survey results — March 2022
National Association of Tax Professionals partners with Practice Ignition — February 2022
Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition response to Oversight subcommittee
hearing — February 2022
NATP, Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition to directly address IRS in live video town hall — February 2022
Brand-new IRS form could cause confusion for tax preparers in the midst of an already grueling tax season — January 2022
Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition responds to IRS's suspension of 'some notices' to taxpayers — January 2022
Continuing education becomes increasingly important for tax preparers in 2022-2023 — January 2022
NATP sends letter to IRS advocating for relief during 2022 tax season — January 2022
NATP and TRN’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ series continues into 2022 — December 2021
Tax preparers expected to face most grueling year yet — December 2021
Drake Software and the National Association of Tax Professionals present final free roundtable discussion of 2021 in preparation of the 2022 tax season — December 2021
Actions taxpayers should take regarding 2021 returns — December 2021
Drake Software and National Association of Tax Professionals present second free roundtable discussion in preparation of the 2022 tax season — November 2021
NATP recommends taxpayers take certain actions before Dec. 31 to reduce tax liabilities and prepare for 2021 return — November 2021
Drake Software and National Association of Tax Professionals team up for series of free roundtable discussions ahead of tax season — November 2021
Home office tax deductions expected to rise nationally with uptick in remote workers — November 2021
Self-employed taxpayers can use estimated tax payments to help with annual tax debt — October 2021
NATP urges taxpayers to save new IRS letter for advance child tax credit payments — October 2021
NATP announces new partnership with Tax Help Software — September 2021
NATP announces 2021 Chapter Person of the Year — September 2021
National Association of Tax Professionals releases annual tax preparer fee study — September 2021
Tax professionals weigh in on various tax software pros and cons — August 2021
Tax Season Updates cover latest legislation in two-day workshop worth 16 CPE — July 2021
NATP hosts virtual silent auction, proceeds to be donated to Baltimore charity — July 2021
NATP announces Tax Professional of the Year award winner — July 2021
NATP announces winners of state Chapter of the Year award — July 2021
NATP supports quarterly installment payment plans through Tax Deadline Simplification Act — July 2021
NATP resumes in-person tax education this fall, also offers virtual education event — June 2021
NATP supports expanded preparer regulation, enforcement — June 2021
More taxpayers choose to use professional for tax preparation — June 2021
NATP offers free education on two major post-tax season issues — June 2021
National Association of Tax Professionals partners with CPACharge to deliver online payment solutions for tax pros — April 2021
National Association of Tax Professionals announces sessions in virtual education event — April 2021
National Association of Tax Professionals hires new manager of state chapter activity — April 2021
Registration now open for NATP’s annual TaxCon event — April 2021
Reporting taxable income for Instagram influencers proves challenging for tax professionals — March 2021
NATP submits request to IRS Commissioner for 2021 tax filing extension — March 2021
NATP emphasizes importance of working with qualified tax professional — February 2021
Tax season client worksheets available, free for members — February 2021
Tax professionals weigh in on 2021 filing season extensions — February 2021
