Frequently Asked Questions

• Minority Tax Professionals looking to Learn and Earn CE Hours. 
• PTIN Holders 
• AFSP Participants
• Enrolled Agent
• Newbie Tax Pros- Ready To Join The Industry

The Annual Filing Season Program aims to recognize the efforts of non-credentialed return preparers who aspire to a higher level of professionalism. Those who choose to participate can meet the requirements by obtaining 18 hours of continuing education, including a six-hour federal tax law refresher course.

Yes, all conference attendees will earn CE hours towards AFSP including the required 6hr Annual Tax Refresher course.

• Why not attend? Minority-owned Tax Practices face barriers and dynamics that traditional tax conferences may not address. Earning CE hours is ESSENTIAL FOR Tax Pros, earn them by attending a conference customized for building and Sustaining Efficient Minority Owned Tax Offices. 
• Guided Networking with other Tax Pros
• Investment Opportunities
• Hands-on Workshops- Tangible Takeaways- Learn It & Apply It
• Train yourself & your entire Tax Office Team for the upcoming Tax Season
• Work & Play -Tax Dedu

If you are coming into the departure city we recommend arriving the day before. The 3:00 pm Cruise Departure time is exact and late arrivals will be left behind without a refund.  Discounted Hotel options are  avalaible online for booking 

CE hours will be electronically reported to your PTIN. You may check your completed CE Hours by logging into your IRS E Services Account.

Digital Downloads and CE Hours will be available on October 12,2023.

Not at all

Yes, but a PTIN must be obtained in order to receive credit for CE Hours. PTIN setup assistance will be available at the conference.

Service Bureaus and Software Resellers are welcome to attend as Vendors/Sponsors.  Limited vendor spaces are available. All SB and Software Resellers will be vetted.

Tax Talks is ideal for Adult Professionals, however, the conference takes place on a family-friendly cruise. Children are not permitted in conference/event rooms. As there are tons of fun activities and kids camps onboard. Find out more here about Carnival Activities

Absolutely! Bring a Spouse, Companion, Friend or Significant Other to enjoy the pre and post conference activities. Purchase a Companion/Tag Pass

Attire Suggestions

• Tax Talks Travel Shirt - Located In Your SWAG Bag when you arrive
• Company Swag
• Swimwear/Wet Suit /Water Shoes
• All Black Cocktail Attire - You can never go wrong with Black!
• Snorkels, anti-nausea
• Dinnerwear of your choosing. Its Your Retreat

Yes, 

A laptop is recommended but not required.

If you bring your laptop you will be required to provide your device's make, model, and serial number to be registered with the cruise line.