Register as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board
Registration as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) ensures that tax agents:
The Tax Agent Program allows you to satisfy the first of the requirements listed above to register as a tax agent. Depending on your prior qualifications, you may be required to complete a Course in Australian Tax Law and/or a Course in Commercial Law approved by the TPB. Our Tax Agent Program comprises both of these TPB approved courses.
You must contact the TPB to determine what their requirements for you will be and to ascertain which subjects you will need to complete. We suggest you view the TPB website: Registering as an individual tax agent.
When you enrol in the Tax Agent Program, provided you meet the entry requirements, you can also enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law.
The Tax Agents Program provides the knowledge to deal with common compliance issues and skills to keep pace with the changing tax landscape as well as prepare you for your tax agent licence.
To complete the subjects in the Tax Agent Program candidates must meet minimum English language requirements if the language of instruction for your 6 years of secondary education was not English.
Course in Australian Taxation Law
Course in Commercial Law
TPB approved Course in Taxation Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
TPB approved Course in Commercial Law program structure (3 study periods per year)
Certain combinations of subject enrolments, up to two subjects per study period, are permitted. It is therefore possible to complete the program in a shorter time-frame.
Learn more about the TPB qualification and experience requirements here: TPB qualifications and experience summary
Distance learning
A flexible learning approach using an online learning platform supported by recorded webinars and email support with a subject matter expert.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
RPL is a process for providing candidates credit for learning or qualifications completed before your enrolment with The Tax Institute Higher Education.
To apply for RPL (fee $200), please complete the RPL form. Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application.
Please view our current timetable.
Fees are set on a subject by subject basis
Standard ATL subject enrolment fee $1,995. Early bird discount $100.
Standard ATL subject enrolment fee is GST exempt.
Assessment only subject enrolment fee $1,250.
Standard prices are valid until 11 August 2025.
Please refer to the Candidate Care Guide where you'll find information on our policies.
