National Tax Association


The National Tax Association - Tax Institute of America is a US non-profit organization committed to the study and discussion of public taxation, spending, and borrowing decisions by governments around the world. Since its founding in 1907, the NTA has remained the leading association of tax professionals and public finance scholars devoted to advancing the theory and practice of public finance. The organization educates government officials, tax professionals, and the general public.

Membership

The NTA is a very open organization that brings in various groups in its pursuit to advance the understanding of Taxation. Members include scholars of different disciplines, policy organizations, government officials, corporate leaders, independent tax professionals, tax lawyers, accountants, taxpayer representatives, and anyone in the general public interested in the understanding of taxation and fiscal policy.

Work

The NTA has made contributions to the understanding and practice of taxation since its founding. Members of the NTA on various occasions have been analysts and advisors for high-ranking governmental officials. The NTA have also created publications, such as the National Tax Journal, which has made it possible for all people to keep up on recent taxation research. The journal also gives insight on the implications of present and future fiscal and taxation policies. From the beginning it has also held an Annual Conference on Taxation and it holds a Spring Symposium.

Goals

The top priority of the NTA is to educate and research on the issues of taxation and government expenditures. The NTA believe that through education people can become more knowledgeable of taxation issues, which in turn will help create a strong and reliable public financial system.