ASTPS Members must hold a professional license of an Attorney, CPA, or Enrolled Agent. Although, we do offer three memberships for those professionals who do not have a license.
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ASTPS offers several services to our members. Members are introduced to key components we offer to help your business grow, and provide educational services. Professionals in the tax resolution industry have a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing non-profit organization who’s mission is to provide members with resources that will assure their ability to provide taxpayers with competent representation before the IRS.
BENEFITS:
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Webinars / Tele-Seminars - There are at least 8 Webinars / Tele-Seminars annually that cover technical and marketing/management topics from the industry's top speakers. If you cannot make the live tele-seminar, it will be recorded and put on the members only section of the website for you to listen to at your convenience.
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Member Message Board – This online message board is your ticket to post questions, answers, comments, and share your thoughts with other ASTPS members. This is a great tool for a case you are stumped on or simply for networking!
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Membership Certificate - Two copies of a Membership Certificate, one to hang in your office and one to display in your lobby. (Clients and prospective clients look for things like this, it builds credibility)
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Member Newsletter - ASTPS's Quarterly Newsletter, The TAPeR Practitioner Times, which is jam-packed with information you can use in your practice everyday! We also encourage you to submit articles and we will provide you with a sample press release for local media…great no cost marketing tool!
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ASTPS Logo - Active members have the right to display the licensed ASTPS logo in their marketing efforts. Add it to your letterhead, yellow pages ad, newspaper ads … anywhere! Your membership in ASTPS and the use of it’s logo will position your firm ahead of the competition. Prospective clients will see you are a member of ASTPS and know that you are a trained Tax Problem Resolution professional. The ASTPS logo is the "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" for tax resolution.
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Member Discounts - 5% discount on all seminars/products sponsored by ASTPS. You also receive a one time use 20% OFF voucher good for any ASTPS recorded seminar session. Discounts are offered on software, books, and other technical and marketing/management tools from industry leaders needed to help you grow your practice.
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First Notice of New Programs and Services Offered by ASTPS – As we add member services and products, you’ll be the first to know! We will constantly strive to offer valuable products and services that will help your practice grow!
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Window Cling - You will receive an ASTPS logo window cling to hang on the glass of your front door/window of your office. Prospective clients will see you are a member of ASTPS and know that you are a trained Tax Problem Resolution professional.
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Educational Seminars - ASTPS sponsored seminars not only provide you with the latest tips, tricks and knowledge to better assist your clients, but also the importance of networking with other tax professionals is very helpful as well. ALL ASTPS SPONSORED EVENTS APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS FOR CPAS, ATTORNEYS & ENROLLED AGENTS.
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Tips - Emailed Technical & Marketing Tips
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Awards - Each year, members have a chance to establish themselves as a cut above the rest. In doing so, we provide Top Practitioner Awards...Great for marketing!
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Press Release - Members receive a sample press release to publicize your name on becoming a member. By submitting this to local papers, you receive free publicity, and community recognition as a tax problem resolution expert.
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Certification - An opportunity to sit for the Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) exam or to transfer your existing certification from another group. The CTRS designation gives a “leg up” on competition and sets you apart from the rest. Earning this designation informs the public that you have the skills and knowledge to represent them better than anyone else! Two certificates will be provided for you, one for your office and the other for your lobby. A ceramic coffee mug displaying the unique CTRS logo.
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Members Only - Use of the password protected Members Only section of our website, www.astps.org. In that section you will find useful articles, downloads, tax information, and more!
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Link Up! - Add your Firm Name and Website Link to the ASTPS website!
Visit http://www.astps.org/tpssearch.html to see a sample of what your listing would look like.
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IRS Practitioner Liaison Program - ASTPS is among professional associations who have been invited to participate in the IRS Practitioner Liaison program. The purpose of the program is to communicate concerns and problems practitioners are facing in dealing with the IRS.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard - ASTPS will bring the concerns of our members to the attention of the IRS hierarchy who are in the position to make the necessary changes. We are our member’s voice with the IRS. Remember, the more professionals who are members, the stronger our voice is!
"I would like to thank ASTPS for continuously making me a better practitioner, helping me advance in my career goals, improving my practice, and helping to provide better service to our clients."
Darla Espinoza, EA
* NOTE: You may cancel membership at any time, but there are no refunds for initiation fee or dues.
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