Get Certified as a
Tax Representation Consultant
THE CTRC PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THESE FOCUSED TRAINING COURSES!
Each course includes:
- 4-5 Hours of Video Training
- All Program Materials
- Sample Letters, Checklists, and Forms
- Marketing Tips and Tricks
With billions in new funding and automated enforcement beginning again for the 25 million taxpayers in trouble, there is no better time than to show your expertise in helping taxpayers.
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“When I received my CTRC designation, I put out an informational release out to all of my clients. I immediately started to get more referrals from my network. It signals that I have specific knowledge to get their case resolved.”
Ken Mass, CPA, CTRC -
“Earning the designation gave me a whole new perspective and education on potential issues. As a result, I’m a better planner and advisor to my clients. Also, CRTC gives enormous insight into how the IRS works; as well as, humanizing the people who work there. Ultimately, I will work to renew my CRTC designation as it is an asset to my practice.”
AJ Yolofsky, Esq., CTRC -
“I have had the CTRC designation for a couple of years. It has helped for the fact that clients that come into my office for meetings see the certificate and we begin a conversation. From our conversations I have received 5 referrals in the last 6 months just by current clients seeing that we do tax representation. Having the designation lends credibility to you as a professional. It is definitely worth the time and effort to get the CTRC designation.”
Ira Levine, CPA, CTRC -
“Having the CTRC designation gives me the ability to communicate to current and potential clients that I have completed additional education and certification in order to learn as much as I can about tax representation and the processes utilized within the IRS. Successfully completing the CTRC program assures that I am adequately trained to do the most efficient planning and develop the best strategies to resolve clients’ tax issues. It also affords me the benefit of being associated with Tax Rep Network and belonging to a larger group of professionals who are available to consult and strategize when needed.”
Shirley “Toni” McCord, CPA, CTRC -
“I feel the CTRC sets me apart from my competition, especially in my local area, because I’m pretty sure I am the only one North of the Bay Area to be CTRC at the moment. In the general population, barely anyone knows what an Enrolled Agent is, or what an NTPI Fellow is. However, CTRC actually means what the acronym stands for, once spelled out, and may be more clear to prospective clients. Plus, the program provided by Tax Rep Network is really solid and so is the support.”
Jessie Downs, EA, CTRC, NTPI Fellow -
“The CTRC designation means I have taken the opportunity to learn more about Representing my clients before the IRS. Although it is the EA designation that gives me the Right to practice before the IRS, obtaining the CTRC designation has given me the knowledge to do so effectively.”
Robert Pavicic, EA, CTRC -
“The CTRC gives me credibility when people look to find someone to help them with their tax issue.”
Gerry Segales, EA, CTRC -
“The CTRC means that I am part of a group of Lawyers, CPAs and Enrolled Agents who worked for a deeper expertise in order to help their clients get the best resolution possible with the IRS.”
Eric Button, CPA, JD, CTRC
Learn More About Each Program of Certification
Each module comes with the program materials, sample letters, checklists and forms you can use in your practice, and how to market and bring in clients who need your services.
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IRS Exam Basics
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Preparing for the Exam
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Exam Process
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Correspondence Exams
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Client Records
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Hobby Loss Issues
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Cash-Intensive Businesses
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Appeals and US Tax Court
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Fast Track Mediation: When to Consider It
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Eggshell Audits
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Case Studies
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Introduction to IRS Collections
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The IRS Collection Process
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Tax Compliance
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Non-Filers
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Assessment, Billing, and Collection
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Completing the Form 433 Workshop
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Appeals: CDP, Equivalent, and CAP
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Tax Liens
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Tax Levies
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Tax Liens and Tax Levies Case Studies
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Uncollectible Status
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Installment Agreements
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Offers-in-Compromise – An Introduction
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Using Bankruptcy to Resolve Tax Cases
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Innocent Spouse Background
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Types of Innocent Spouse Relief
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Making the Request
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RCP Analysis
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Appeals and US Tax Court
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Strategies
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Case Studies
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Offers-in-Compromise – An Introduction
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Using Bankruptcy to Resolve Tax Cases
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Offers-in-Compromise Basics
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Doubt-as-to-Liability Offers (DATL)
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Doubt-as-to-Collectability (DATC)
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ETA and DCSC Offers
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The Offer-in-Compromise Process
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Calculating Reasonable Collection Potential (RCP)
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Strategies
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Documents
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Correspondence
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Case Studies
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Marketing Ideas
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Enforcement Landscape
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Basics
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Personal Liability
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Strategies
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IRS Enforcement
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Case Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
The CTRC is 5 modules, each roughly four hours, with a multiple choice exam at the end. The five modules are:
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IRS Audits
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The IRS Collection Process
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Offers-in-Compromise
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Resolving payroll Tax Issues
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Innocent Spouse Cases
Technically no – the CTRC is a designation provided by Tax Rep Network that indicates you have been trained in IRS Representation. However, without being an EA, CPA or Attorney you cannot actually do representation before the IRS.
If you are an unenrolled tax preparer it is our advice that you go and get your EA first before embarking on obtaining the CTRC.
The minimum score you must have to pass each section is 70%.
There is no limit on the number of times you can take the exam.
The CTRC increases your visibility and lets prospective clients know you have an expertise in resolving tax issues and representing taxpayers before the IRS.
Most of our CTRC holders report back that they gain not only more representation clients because of the designation, but more tax clients in general because taxpayers feel comfortable hiring them knowing that if an issue does arise the CTRC can handle it.
The CTRC is available on-demand, so you can work on it on your schedule.
You must complete the CTRC within one-year of purchase.
When you complete all 5 parts of the CTRC you can submit the application. We will let you know by email that you have achieved the designation and send you a physical certificate (similar to a diploma that can be framed) for your office, along with a digital logo you can use on your website, email signature block, letterhead, etc.
No, we are not authorized to provide CE/CPE credits for on-demand training, so the CTRC does not qualify for nay continuing education credits.
No, the CTRC is not a license and it does not replace your being a licensed attorney, a certified public accountant or an enrolled agent. The CTRC is a designation provided by Tax Rep Network that indicates you have taken the courses to have proficiency in IRS representation.
The CTRC is good for three years, and can be renewed anytime within the last year by either taking a renewal class, or by attending either the New England IRS Representation Conference that year or the Tax Rep Summit that year.
If renewed the CTRC will again be valid for another three years, and we will send you an updated CTRC certificate for the next three years.
As of August of 2023, there are 400 CTRC holders across the United States.
CTRC Terms & Conditions
No Refunds.
Once the CTRC program is purchased and access is granted to the videos and materials, the sale is final – there are no refunds.
Twelve-Months to Complete.
The purchaser has twelve months from the date of purchase to complete the CTRC, after which the program will close out. Purchasers who fail to complete the CTRC within the 12 months will have to repurchase the program and begin again after that point if they wish to pursue the CTRC.
CTRC Granted for Three Years.
The CTRC is granted for a three-year period. During the third year Tax Rep Network will attempt to contact the CTRC holder about renewal for another three years.
Usage of the CTRC Logo and Designation Granted for Three Years.
Usage of the CTRC logo and designation for marketing and professional purposes is granted for a three-year period and cessation of usage must cease if the CTRC designation is not renewed. During the third year Tax Rep Network will attempt to contact the CTRC holder about renewal for another three years.
Renewal of the CTRC. The CTRC may be renewed in 1 of three ways:
- Take a renewal class given by Tax Rep within the 12 month period prior to the CTRC expiring;
- Attend the New England IRS Representation Conference during the year of renewal; or
- Attend the Tax Rep Summit during the year of renewal.
CTRC is not a License but a Designation.
Understand that the CTRC is a designation provided by Tax Rep Network that shows the holder has designated proficiency in IRS Representation. Its is not a license recognized by any licensing body, and it does not replace a tax practitioners need to be an Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant or licensed Attorney to practice before the IRS.
Note: Have a specific question about our Terms & Conditions? Please contact team@taxrepllc.com.