…they cannot distinguish this disclaimer from others and tend to ignore all of them. General Standard of Competence. The overhauled proposed §10.35 plants a stake in the ground with respect to competence: A practitioner must possess the necessary competence to engage in practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Competent practice requires the knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation necessary for the matter for which the practitioner is engaged. The brevity of the section belies its importance both to tax professionals and…

Quick Links Who Should Attend? Program Objectives Program Requirements Continuing Education Future Events List of Current Fellows Roadmap to Fellow For Current NTPI Fellows Purchase NTPI On-Demand What is NTPI? The National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®) is a three-level program developed to sharpen the skills of enrolled practitioners at all stages of their careers. With each level of this program, the core curriculum enables participants to expand their knowledge and skills, and gain the confidence needed to successfully guide their…

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…NTPI Fellow community Take advantage of graduate level classes What Is NTPI? The National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI®) is a three-level program designed to prepare tax professionals for a career in tax representation. With each level of this program, the core curriculum enables participants to expand their knowledge and skills, and gain the confidence needed to successfully guide their clients through the often-challenging maze of IRS codes, internal regulations, and agency structure. Please note that this program is open only…

…currently chair of the National Association of Enrolled Agents Education Committee. Alan is a nationally recognized presenter at National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®) events, the moderator of Tax Talk Today, California Society of Enrolled Agents Super Seminar, and Spidell Publishing as well as a variety of other presentations for tax groups and small business associations. Having represented thousands of tax returns in examination, Alan has obtained tremendous insight of the exam process as well as knowledge on a wide variety…