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 clients through the often-challenging maze of IRS codes, internal regulations, and agency structure. Please note that this program is open only to enrolled agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys. Those who complete Levels 1, 2, and 3 earn the distinction of NTPI Fellow®, a designation held by the nation’s top tax practitioners.
The NTPI curriculum is undergoing a revamp! The new program will be launched in 2024. In the meantime, you can continue your NTPI journey with the current live and on demand options.
In 2023, Level 2 will be offered during the 2023 Tax Summit and Level 3 will be offered during the 2023 Winter Learn Event. All three levels may also be taken on demand.
Tax professionals looking to advance their career by representing clients in front of the IRS. In order to enroll in the National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®), you must be an enrolled agent*, CPA, or tax attorney. These are the only three professional groups that have full rights of representation before the IRS. That means that not only can you speak directly to the IRS regarding your client’s taxes without them being present, you will represent them in an IRS audit, collection, or appeal process.
The process of becoming an NTPI Fellow often takes several years, but the learning doesn’t stop there. As a whole, NTPI Fellows are individuals who exceed IRS’ minimum standard for continuing education and are dedicated to staying on top of the latest changes to the tax code. Many NTPI Fellows participate annually in NTPI’s Graduate Level courses in Representation because they don’t want to miss a thing.
See the current curriculum breakdown below.
Level 1
*Did you start Level 1 at the 2020 EA Digital Forum or Representation Academy? Find out how to complete your process here.
By the end of NTPI Level 1, a participant will be able to successfully complete the following engagements.
Level 2
By the end of NTPI Level 2, a participant will be able to successfully complete the following engagements.
Level 3
*Did you start Level 3 at the 2020 EA Digital or Representation Academy? Find out how to complete your process here.
By the end of Level 3, a participant will be able to successfully complete the following engagements:
Grad Level
Already started your NTPI Fellow journey, either in person or virtually, and want to find out how to complete it? See the detailed requirements page for those that have already started their NTPI journey here.
To enroll in the National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®), you must be an enrolled agent, CPA, or tax attorney. Participants must finish all three levels to receive the designation.
Finished all three NTPI Levels? Let us know and get the most up to date information on graduation events. Fill out the NTPI Graduation Form.
Every quarter, we offer an NTPI Ask the Expert webinar. This is free for NTPI Fellows and those in the pipeline. Beginning in 2023, NAEA will be bringing back quarterly NTPI Graduate courses on rotating topics!
All three levels of NTPI are available for purchase virtually*:
*They expire one year from purchase so make sure to plan accordingly.
Finished all three NTPI Levels? Let us know and get the most up to date information on graduation events. Fill out the NTPI Graduation Form.
Finished all three NTPI Levels? Let us know and get the most up to date information on graduation events. Fill out the NTPI Graduation Form.
NAEA is registered with the following organizations to offer continuing education credit (CE). This course qualifies for IRS and CTEC continuing education hours. NAEA reports IRS CE on a monthly basis. If you have not received your CE Hours in your IRS PTIN account by the end of the month after receiving the certificate, please contact NAEA at education@naea.org. To request to have Continuing Education Hours reported to CTEC, contact NAEA Education at education@naea.org.
