HELPLINE SERVICES
Our Helpline Service will connect you to a highly qualified – and friendly! – professional who has expertise in the relevant area for an informal discussion.
Member Benefits
WHO ARE WE
For more than 100 years, we’ve brought accurate information and expert knowledge to our members to give you the support, confidence and practical solutions you need to serve your community.
As an established not-for-profit that was founded in 1919 as Taxpayers Australia, then Tax & Super Australia in 2016, and finally to the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia in 2022, we are here to shape the future of your profession for the better. We advocate for and represent you across government, regulators and through the media to ensure that small to medium practices and practitioners always have a voice at the table.
WHAT WE DO
One thing’s certain: a career in tax, accounting, superannuation, and financial services is anything but simple – particularly if you have a small to medium-sized business.
We are here to make it easier for you. We are your home for the latest on tax, super and financial services.
Explore how we can support you or reach out to find out more.
KEY MEMBER BENEFITS
TAX SUMMARY - DIGITAL
The guide to Australian tax:
Are you a tax practitioner, business owner, taxpayer or tax student? Then the Tax Summary is designed for you.
STATE TAX SUMMARY - DIGITAL
A comprehensive resource designed specifically for tax practitioners, business owners, employers, and taxpayers engaged in the complex State and Territory tax and duty systems across Australia.
SMSF MANUAL - DIGITAL
A simple guide to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds:
Are you an SMSF practitioner or trustee, or studying superannuation?
Then the SMSF Manual is designed for you.
DISCOUNTED CPD EVENTS
Webinars, seminars, discussion groups and more.
OUTLOOK MAGAZINE - DIGITAL
Outlook magazine is published bi-monthly and covers topical and emerging issues within the tax, superannuation and financial services industry.
POCKET RATE & THRESHOLDS GUIDE - DIGITAL
The Lodgement Rates and Thresholds Pocket Guide is your complete practice companion containing tax and super rates and thresholds in Australia’s tax and superannuation system.
ADVOCACY & INFLUENCE
Gain a powerful voice in shaping policies and industry standards that impact your practice.
Testimonials
"The Tax Summary is the Bible for CPAs. The contents are extensive, it is easy to use and provides quick answers to many preparation and client questions."
"Glad to have joined your organisation this year, very good support for a small practitioner"
"I find the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia very informative. Ken and other panelists for the webinars give real life examples which make tax and super changes easy to understand"
We offer practical support, relevant CPE programs, advice and real-world solutions, and importantly, we support and advocate on members’ behalf – specifically for the small to medium practices within the industry.
FAQs
In which format are digital books delivered?
Both the digital Tax Summary, State Tax Summary and SMSF Manual are available via FlipHTML, which can be views directly from your dashboard. We do not provide a PDF version as we need to protect our licensed products.
Does Membership include CPD subscriptions?
CPDpro is an extra subscription to professional membership.
Why is membership pro-rated?
Membership is pro-rated on the basis of a common annual renewal date. Apart from being easy to remember, this also provides potential members with an opportunity to trial membership for a smaller cost.
What is the difference between a registered tax agent and a non-registered tax agent?
There are significant penalties for anyone providing tax agent services for a fee or reward or advertising tax agent services while unregistered. Additionally, under the safe harbour provisions in the law, taxpayers using a registered tax agent may not be liable to some administrative penalties imposed by the ATO in certain circumstances.
How do I become a tax agent in Australia?
To become a registered tax agent, individual applicants must satisfy certain qualifications and experience requirements of the TPB. For example, tertiary qualifications in accountancy with required relevant experience, diploma or higher award with increased relevant experience, as well as membership of a professional association such as the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia. We offer pathways to tax practitioner registration via our Fellow pathway or the Associate pathway.
BECOME AN IFPA MEMBER
Our memberships offer a huge range of practical expertise and support. But sometimes our members need that extra knowledge boost or training in a certain area, or perhaps need help to streamline their CPE.
That’s where our membership add-ons – exclusive to members – provide the perfect solution. If you are not a member, join us and become a member today!