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Important: Due to the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19, all Face to Face lectures have been replaced with online lectures.
The qualifications to register as a tax agent
Registration as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) ensures that tax agents:
- have the qualifications and experience required to provide tax agent services
- meet the TPB 'fit and proper' requirements
- have appropriate professional indemnity insurance cover to protect consumes.
The Tax Agent Program allows you to satisfy the first of the requirements listed above to register as a tax agent. Depending on your prior qualifications, you may be required to complete a Course in Australian Tax Law and/or a Course in Commercial Law approved by the TPB. Our Tax Agent Program comprises both of these TPB approved courses.
You must contact the TPB to determine what their requirements for you will be. Registering as an individual tax agent from TPB website
Completing the full program, you’ll learn:
- How to explain the basic structure of tax and compliance obligations
- The ethics and professional responsibilities of a tax professional
- How to advise on the tax impacts of commercial & property transactions.
Scroll down for more information on:
- Admission requirements
- Program subjects and delivery modes
- Recognition of prior learning and advanced standing
- Your tax instructors
- Timetable
- Fees & Policies
Credit points: 36
CPD: 30 hours per subject
Cost: $1,690 per subject
Delivery: online
Study Length: 1-2 years part-time
Level: Introductory – Advanced
Study Periods: 2-3 per year
Approved by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)
Available as single subjects to fill specific knowledge gaps
Gain skills that are directly applicable to the workplace
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Rachel Vijayaraj, ATI, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
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Wendy Miller, FTI, Damien Greer
“Studying with The Tax Institute gave me the confidence to understand and tackle detailed tax issues.”
Matthew Coombes, CTA, Borough Australia Pty Ltd
“What I learnt I’m applying every day in my work with clients. The notes I received are my tax bible.”
Lauren Whelan, HLB Mann Judd
“The topic areas provided me with technical and practical knowledge to apply to real-life situations.”
Geoff Tierney, CTA, ESV Chartered Accountants
“The fact that active and highly experienced practitioners are teaching the course content has been invaluable to me.”
Erin Shields, Dixon Advisory
Entry requirements and learning outcomes
The Tax Agents Program provides the knowledge to deal with common compliance issues and skills to keep pace with the changing tax landscape as well as prepare you for your tax agent licence.
To complete the subjects in the Tax Agent Program candidates must:
1. hold current membership of The Tax Institute. A discounted membership is available at the time of enrolment for all new members which expires on 30 June following the enrolment the following 30 June. Find out more about membership benefits and resources
2. meet minimum English language requirements if the language of instruction for your 6 years of secondary education was not English.
Program subjects
Subjects
Course in Australian Taxation Law
Course in Commercial Law
TPB approved Course in Taxation Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
- CTA1 - First Study Period (12 Weeks)
- CTA2A - Second Study Period (12 Weeks)
- CTA2B - Third Study Period (12 Weeks)
TPB approved Course in Commercial Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
- CommmLaw 1 - First Study Period (12 Weeks)
- CommLaw 2 - Second Study Period (12 Weeks)
- CommLaw 3 - Third Study Period (12 Weeks)
Certain combinations of subject enrolments, up to two subjects per study period, are permitted. It is therefore possible to complete the program in a shorter time-frame.
Check out the TPB qualification and experience requirements here: TPB qualifications and experience summary
Recognition of prior learning and advanced standing
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
RPL is a process for providing candidates credit for learning or qualifications completed before your enrolment with The Tax Institute.
To apply for RPL (fee $165), please complete the RPL form. Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing is a process of transferring credits from subjects you have previously completed with The Tax Institute. To apply for advanced standing (no fee applies), please complete the advanced standing form.
Your tax professional instructors
Tom O'Sullivan, Subject convenor
Tom is a tax lead at Wolters Kluwer, CCH. Tom writes for the Australian Federal Tax Reporter, Australian Master Tax Guide, and other leading tax publications.
Fees & Policies
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New member fees (discounted by 50%) |
$340 |
| Standard subject enrolment fee | $1,690 |
| Assessment only subject enrolment fee | $1,070 |
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