The qualifications to register as a tax agent
Registration as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) ensures that tax agents:
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. We suggest you view the TPB website: Registering as an individual tax agent.
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 meet minimum English language requirements if the language of instruction for your 6 years of secondary education was not English.
Course in Australian Taxation Law
Course in Commercial Law
TPB approved Course in Taxation Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
TPB approved Course in Commercial Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
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.
Learn more about the TPB qualification and experience requirements here: TPB qualifications and experience summary
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 Higher Education.
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 and The Tax Institute Higher Education. To apply for advanced standing (no fee applies), please complete advanced standing form.
Please view our current timetable.
Fees are set on a subject by subject basis
Key dates and fees are subject to change without notice.
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