American Society of Tax Problem Solvers
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The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) is a non-profit organization of tax professionals in the United States. The primary functions of ASTPS is to provide special training and accreditation to tax and legal professionals. Any tax professional may join ASTPS, but only licensed Certified Public Accountants, Lawyers, or Enrolled Agent
s may apply for full membership.
ASTPS directs CTRS (Certified Tax Resolution Specialist) examination and certification.
Enrolled Agent
An Enrolled Agent is a tax professional recognized by the United States federal government to represent taxpayers in dealings with the Internal Revenue Service...
s may apply for full membership.
ASTPS directs CTRS (Certified Tax Resolution Specialist) examination and certification.
Continuing Professional Education for Tax Professionals
The primary function of ASTPS is educating CPAs, EAs, Accountants, and Tax Preparers on issues in regards to solving tax problems. Seminars and lessons plans are offered, online and live. Non-members may utilize these resources.Accreditation
- IRS approval
- Participant in IRS "Practitioner Liaison" program
- Registered with NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
See also
- Accounting
- Certified Public AccountantCertified Public AccountantCertified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
- Attorney at lawAttorney at lawAn attorney at law in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients. Alternative terms include counselor and lawyer...
- Enrolled AgentEnrolled AgentAn Enrolled Agent is a tax professional recognized by the United States federal government to represent taxpayers in dealings with the Internal Revenue Service...
- Internal Revenue ServiceInternal Revenue ServiceThe Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service of the United States federal government. The agency is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, and is under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue...
- Continuing Professional Education