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The Certified Tax Resolution Specialist designation is conferred by the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) to tax professionals who meet specific criteria.How to become a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Applicants must:

• Be an Enrolled Agent, CPA or attorney.
• Complete a minimum of 16 hours of continuing professional education covering any form of tax problem resolution in the two years prior to applying.
• Have one year of professional experience directly or indirectly related to the resolution of tax problems.
• Pass the uniform CTRS exam.
• Be a member of ASTPS

American Society of Tax Problem Solver membership
The ASTPS mission is to help members provide taxpayers with competent representation before the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.

Continuing professional education requirements
To maintain their designation, the ASTPS member must complete 16 hours of CPE per year. CPE courses can cover any form of tax problem resolution. Examples of appropriate course subjects include:

• Rules of Practice n Taxes in Bankruptcy
• Offers In Compromise
• Innocent Spouse Representation
• Handling Non-filer Engagements
• Assessments & Abatements
• Collections
• Audits
• Trust Fund Matters
• Appeals
• Statutes of Limitations

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 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. In most states, only CPAs who are licensed are able to provide to the public attestation (including auditing) opinions on financial statements.

CPAs function as independent auditors and act as advisors to individuals, businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies on a wide range of finance and tax-related matters.

To qualify for certification and a state license, an individual generally must:

• Have a college degree or its equivalent
• Pass the rigorous uniform CPA Examination
• Meet certain experience or postgraduate study requirements
• Meet annual continuing education requirements
• Adhere to certain ethical standards and codes of professional conduct established by governmental bodies and peer organizations

The CPA plays an important role in business and the economy. Possessing technical knowledge and skills, the CPA is trained to apply sound judgment in business situations, helping people and organizations evaluate the use of economic resources. Today’s CPA provides a wide range of services to various sectors including, but not limited to, the business and corporate industry and government and nonprofit organizations, playing many roles such as:

• Auditor
• Educators
• Management Consultants
• Personal Financial Representative
• Tax Advisor
• Technology Consultant

We are here for you twelve months a year, not just during tax season. Whether you have a simple tax question, need advice on the tax implications of a business decision, or want clarification on a government notice, feel free to give us a call.

We maintain a policy of the strictest confidence concerning our clients’ affairs. You can rest assured that no one will learn about your business or tax status ~ even relatives, associates or friends who might have referred you to us.