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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

2022 tax season information

NATP offers a bundle of tax-related news releases for 2022 that include important information on timely topics the American taxpayers need to understand. 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

Extension deadline for filing an individual tax return quickly approaching

Taxpayers or their tax professional who filed Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, by April 18, 2022, for more time to file, are reminded that their returns must be filed by Monday, Oct. 17. If someone did not file by April 18, 2022, and did not request an extension, they will likely face a failure to file penalty.
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Inflation Reduction Act, Schedules K-2/K3 to be covered at upcoming tax education event

Tax pros of all levels are invited to join the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) for its annual in-person tax update event – Tax Season Updates. These events are designed for tax preparers to get the latest information needed to prepare returns in the coming 2023 tax season. This event is also offered virtually, which Premium level NATP members can attend for free.
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NATP hires new Director of Tax Content and Government Relations

Tom O’Saben, EA, joins the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) team as its Director of Tax Content and Government Relations. In this role, O’Saben will lead NATP’s tax content team to ensure members, tax professionals and NATP staff have access to content and information that is timely, meaningful and relevant.
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NATP supports congressional push for IRS action ahead of 2023 tax season

Earlier this year, the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), as part of the Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition, sent a letter to the IRS asking for relief for taxpayers and to address the backlog. NATP is once again urging the IRS to act swiftly, as it supports a push from Congress this week with a letter sent to IRS Commissioner Rettig to address the increased backlog and dismal hiring numbers.
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