NATP Launches Accredited Individual Tax Professional Credentials Through Center for Professional Excellence

APPLETON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Association of Tax Professionals today announced the launch of two individual tax credentials through the NATP Center for Professional Excellence: Accredited Individual Tax Professional (AITP) and Advanced Accredited Individual Tax Professional (AAITP).

The credentials are available nationally to tax professionals who prepare Form 1040 returns and want formal recognition of their knowledge and technical competence in federal individual income taxation. NATP membership is not required to pursue the credentials.

The AITP credential recognizes foundational competence in preparing federal individual tax returns, while the AAITP credential recognizes advanced technical competence in applying federal individual tax law to more complex individual tax scenarios.

“Individual tax preparation is at the core of the work many tax professionals do every day,” said Scott Artman, CPA, CGMA, CEO of the National Association of Tax Professionals. “These credentials give preparers a meaningful way to demonstrate their competence, strengthen their credibility and show a continued commitment to professional excellence.”

Tax professionals may earn an NATP credential by demonstrating their knowledge through the credential exam. Optional, self-paced study modules are available for professionals who want to build or strengthen their knowledge in the competency areas covered by the credentials.

The launch of the individual tax credentials follows the introduction of NATP’s representation credentials earlier this year and represents the next phase of the organization’s broader credentialing framework through the Center for Professional Excellence.

Learn more about the AITP and AAITP credentials, including exam details and study module options at www.natptax.com/credentials.

To discuss NATP’s new credentials or its Center for Professional Excellence, please contact Nancy Kasten or Samantha Strong.

About NATP
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) represents more than 23,000 members nationwide and helps Americans navigate a complex tax system by empowering the professionals they trust most – their tax preparers. As the leading nonprofit for tax experts, NATP provides education, advocacy and resources that promote accuracy and ethics in every taxpayer interaction.

Recognized by journalists, educators and policymakers as a trusted source, NATP connects professionals to the latest laws, trends and technology shaping the future of tax preparation.
To learn more, visit www.natptax.com.

Looking for a tax expert?
Tom O’Saben, EA, is the director of tax content at the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). O’Saben is available for phone or video interviews to discuss federal tax topics including tax law change and its implications, taxpayer issues, tax preparer regulation and more. To schedule an interview, contact nkasten@natptax.com.

Samantha Strong
NATP PR manager, National Association of Tax Professionals
sstrong@natptax.com

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