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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 tools, in-depth explanations of tax law change and other important tax content needed to successfully run a tax practice.
NATP closely monitors industry-related news year-round, including any tax legislation changes, and communicates the updates to its members, explaining 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
2025 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. 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
NATP announces 2025 Member of the Year
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) proudly announces Katherine (Katie) Gudgel as its 2025 Member of the Year, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the tax profession and community.
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NATP announces 2025 Chapter of the Year
The Alabama chapter, winner of the award, stood out for its notable increase in membership, dedication to providing valuable education sessions, proactive member communication and robust volunteer participation.
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Tax industry coalition urges Treasury to prioritize IRS stability amid workforce reductions
In response to significant recent changes within the Internal Revenue Service workforce, a coalition of leading national tax professional organizations has sent a joint letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Department to take immediate steps to preserve core IRS functions that taxpayers and tax professionals rely upon.
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NATP voices strong support for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), representing more than 24,000 members nationwide, submitted formal comments to the Senate Finance Committee in response to the proposed Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act. The association applauds the Committee’s efforts to modernize tax administration and enhance service for both taxpayers and the professionals who serve them.
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Scam Alert: Fake Text Messages Impersonating the IRS – Protect Your Personal Information
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has issued a warning to taxpayers: scammers are impersonating the IRS by sending fraudulent text messages requesting sensitive personal information.
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NATP partners with RCReports to help tax pros ensure compliance, maximize client savings
NATP is excited to announce a partnership with RCReports, a leader in reasonable compensation analysis.
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Other news
Tax experts weigh in: how the 2024 election could reshape the tax landscape — November 2024
NATP is pleased to share a positive outcome following discussions with Intuit regarding their recent "tax break up" ad campaign. — October 2024
NATP Expresses Concern Over Intuit's Recent Ad Campaign Encouraging Taxpayers to Bypass Professional Preparers — October 2024
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel awarded first-ever NATP Vanguard Award — July 2024
National Association of Tax Professionals names 2024 Member of the Year — July 2024
NATP partners with Blue J to enhance tax research capabilities — July 2024
Nation’s top tax association partners with cybersecurity information, education organization — May 2024
IRS continues to send notices to collect back tax to increased number of taxpayers — May 2024
RS Commissioner Werfel to Open NATP 2024 Taxposium — March 2024
National Association of Tax Professionals partners with Tax Protection Plus — December 2023
Jaimee Hammer, EA, was re-elected president of the national board of directors for the National Association of Tax Professionals. Her term will begin Jan. 1, 2024, and end Dec. 31, 2024. — December 2023
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is excited to announce an open call for speaker proposals for the industry’s elite education event – Taxposium. — November 2023
Insight on the IRS’s moratorium on new claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) — October 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals releases key findings from 2023 Software Survey — October 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals partners with leading secure messaging, file sharing company — September 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals releases key data from 2023 Fee Study — August 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals announces recipients for major awards: Tax Professional of the Year, Chapter Person of the Year, Chapter of the Year — July 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals writes Congress in support of Tax Deadline Simplification Act — June 2023
Tax preparers with representation experience prove especially helpful in 2023 — May 2023
National Association of Tax Professionals commends bi-partisan work of Red Tape Reduction Act — May 2023
Coalition calls attention to new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements — May 2023
Tax preparers react to conclusion of 2023 tax season — April 2023
Tax season 2023 off to uneventful start — March 2023
NATP endorses Daniel Werfel for IRS Commissioner — February 2023
NATP and NSA ERC Letter to Commissioner — February 2023
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
