NATP represents over 23,000 tax professionals who work directly with millions of taxpayers and small businesses across the country. As the leading voice for tax pros, NATP monitors the latest IRS policy changes, taxpayer behavior trends, and compliance issues affecting Americans at every level.
Whether you're on deadline or seeking a trusted voice to break down tax complexity, our experts are available for interview on-camera, by phone or in writing.
Media contacts
Expert sources, research and visual assets from the National Association of Tax Professionals.
Samantha Strong
Phone: 800-558-3402, ext. 1178
[email protected]
Nancy Kasten
Phone: 800-558-3402, ext. 1172
[email protected]
Tax season weekly briefing
NEW FOR 2026: Tom O'Saben, NATP's federal tax expert, is hosting a media-only Zoom call where you can ask any on-the-record questions, clarifications, etc., every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m. CT, Jan. 6 through April 14. Email Samantha Strong for the calendar invite and Zoom link!
Fast facts
- Organization type: Nonprofit professional association
- Focus: Federal tax law, compliance, administration, and education
- Who we represent: Tax professionals serving individual and business taxpayers
- Membership: 23,000+ tax professionals nationwide
- Founded: 1979
- Expertise areas: Filing season issues, IRS administration, tax policy, consumer tax education
How NATP can help media
NATP provides nonpartisan, non-commercial expert context to help journalists explain complex tax issues clearly and accurately.
Media frequently rely on NATP for:
- On-deadline quotes and plain-language explainers
- Background conversations to support reporting
- Interpretation of federal tax rules and IRS guidance
- Insight into filing season challenges and tax administration
- Data-informed perspectives from original research and polling
Experts and spokespeople
NATP experts are available to discuss federal tax policy, filing season issues, IRS administration and consumer tax education. Spanish-language interviews are available.
Featured experts include:
- Tom O’Saben, EA — Filing season issues, IRS administration, consumer tax topics
- Larry Gray, CPA, CGMA — IRS operations, practitioner representation, tax administration
- Misty Erickson, MBA — Tax practice management, compliance trends, professional education
- Scott Artman, CPA, CGMA — Federal tax compliance, ethics, professional standards
- Jim Buttonow, CPA — IRS representation, tax technology, cybersecurity, data protection
- Vilma Rios — Taxpayer education, international taxation
- Spanish language interviews available
View full expert bios and topic areas
Research and data
NATP conducts original research to inform education, advocacy, and public understanding of tax administration and the tax profession.
NATP Fee Study
A bi-annual analysis of pricing trends and practices among tax professionals. Includes sample overview and methodology.
Practitioner polling and surveys
Periodic surveys capturing professional perspectives on filing season readiness, IRS administration, and emerging tax issues.
Methodology note: Surveys and studies are conducted among tax professionals. Participation is voluntary, and results are analyzed in aggregate. Internal NATP responses are excluded.
Visuals and multimedia assets
Approved media assets are available for editorial use.
Available downloads:
- NATP logos
- Expert headshots
- B-roll and video clips
- Event and contextual photography
Recent media coverage
NATP experts have been cited by or appeared in outlets including:
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- Associated Press
- CNBC
- CNN
- Bloomberg
- Yahoo Finance
- MarketWatch
When to contact us
NATP engages with media year-round, with particular availability during key tax reporting periods:
- Pre-filing season: November-January
- Filing season: January-April
- Post-filing season: May-June
- Policy moments: As legislation or IRS guidance develops
Media inquiries are welcome at any time. For time-sensitive requests, email is preferred.