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a) Active. Individuals actively engaged in the field of tax preparation and consultation, or accounting as defined:
- in Treasury Circular 230, or
- by State Regulatory authority, or
- by California Tax Education Council, or
- by the Accreditation Council for Accounting & Taxation, or
- by possessing an associate or baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 24
semester hours in accounting, or
- by having a minimum of 5 years bookkeeping experience in public practice.

Active Member Cost: $195 plus a one-time $25 processing fee
Click here for the online Active application (membership is processed immediately)
Click here for the downloadable PDF Active application

b) Student. Individuals enrolled in a tax or accounting class/program but not actively engaged in the profession of tax preparation or accounting. Student members shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of membership except that of voting and holding office.

Student Member Cost: $55
Click here for the online Student application (membership is processed immediately)

c) Associate. Any Individuals not eligible for one of the other classes of membership who wish to gain knowledge of tax and accounting matters. Associate members shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of membership except that of voting and holding office.

Associate Member Cost: $195 plus a one-time $25 processing fee
Click here for the online Associate application (membership is processed immediately)
Click here for the downloadable PDF Associate application

d) Inactive. Individuals who are no longer active in the field of tax preparation or accounting, for completion during the membership year. Inactive members shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of membership except that of voting and holding office.

Inactive Member Cost: $55
Click here for the online Inactive application (membership is processed immediately)

***Please send all applications to: CSTC, PO Box 10, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267***

Once completed, please send the application and payment to [email protected] or fax it to us at 714-632-5405. You can also send the application to our mailing address:

Mailing Address:
California Society of Tax Consultants
PO Box 10
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

CSTC Office
(949)715-4192