Latest Press Releases
Nine Colleges & Universities Partner with Pacific Northwest Tax School to Deliver Online Tax Education Courses
(September 16, 2011)
Colleges nationwide are offering tax education courses to help an estimated 300,000 - 500,000 tax preparers pass a mandatory IRS competency test that begins this year.
A Smart Solution to a Taxing Problem Clark College Corporate & Continuing Education Partners with Pacific Northwest Tax School
(July 22, 2011)
The partnership will provide Clark College students with immediate access to Pacific Northwest Tax School's interactive online learning management system which features lecture video recordings, Q&A forums and customized student manuals.
Pacific Northwest Tax School Announces Release of IRS Exam Prep Series
(April 26, 2011)
A leader in online tax education programs, the School consistently achieves high pass-rates at state board exams with over 90% of graduating students passing state competency exams on their first attempt.
IRS Moves to Clean Up the Tax Return Preparation Industry - Pacific Northwest Tax School to Prepare Students for Mandated Exams
(February 10, 2011)
2011 is the beginning of a new era for the tax preparation industry as the IRS mandates registration, testing and tax compliance background checks on paid tax return preparers for the first time in history. Many paid preparer are worried they may not be able to pass IRS mandated competency exams which are scheduled to begin this summer.
Local Tax Service Welcomes IRS Move to Regulate Tax Preparers
(January 21, 2011)
New IRS rules require an estimated 900,000 to 1.2 million CPAs, Enrolled Agents and unenrolled tax preparers to register and undergo screening by IRS. While many tax preparers may be worried about the new IRS regulations, Pacific Northwest Tax Service is welcoming them, believing they will protect tax payers by weeding out incompetent and unethical preparers.
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Pacific Northwest Tax School Credentials |
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We are an IRS approved sponsor of continuing education. IRS Sponsor #VRD3D .
Notice to Members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents: NAEA requires its members to obtain 30 hours of CPE each year. NAEA further requires the CPE be in compliance with IRS guidelines. As an IRS approved sponsor of CPE, our programs meet CPE standards set forth by NAEA. |
Oregon Board of Tax PractitionersPacific Northwest Tax School is a licensed vocational school regulated by the Oregon Department of Education. Our CPE programs are approved by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.
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California Tax Education Council
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Texas State Board
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New York State Board
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*The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE programs.
The New York State Board for Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the New York State Board for Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. Sponsor License #002479