General Information

Location:
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center
800 Spring Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.347.9440

Tuition Information:
Individual tuition includes accommodation (arrival Sunday, departure Friday), 5 lunches, 5 breakfasts, daily snacks, evening snacks, materials, in-room internet, meeting room internet, and evening entertainment. Reservations will be made for you. Parking is not included.

For individuals who live in the Atlanta area and plan to commute each day to the school, the commuter fee includes materials, evening activities, daily snacks, evening snacks, 5 lunches, and meeting space internet. Daily parking vouchers will be provided starting Monday, May 24.

Spouses/Guests may register with COST to attend all food functions for $450.

The school is open to tax professionals from industry (both COST member and non-COST member companies) and from practitioner firms.

NOTE: Cancellations for the School: There will be a 50% cancellation fee for cancellations received before 5:00 p.m. on April 21.  Cancellations received thereafter will not be refunded.  All cancellations/substitutions must be in writing.  

Registration Fees:

  FULL PACKAGE          (Before December 31, 2026) FULL PACKAGE          (Before April 23, 2027) FULL PACKAGE           (After April 23, 2027) COMMUTER          (Before April 23, 2027) COMMUTER               (After April 23, 2027)
COST Industry Member $3,095 $3,195 $3,395 $2,595 $2,795
COST Practitioner Member $3,295 $3,395 $3,595 $2,795 $2,995
Non-COST Industry Member $3,695 $3,795 $3,995 $3,195 $3,395
Non-COST Practitioner Member $4,095 $4,195 $4,395 $3,595 $3,795
Spouse/Guest who may be traveling with the the School attendee may register with COST to attend all food events. $450 $450 $450 $450 $450

Multiple Registrant Discount:  COST Industry Members pay full price for the first two registrants and then each additional registrant from that member company will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee for that meeting.  For more information on multiple registrant discounts, please reach out to Tiffany Frazier.  

Reservations / Room Information:
COST will make your hotel reservations for you.  All reservations will be made with each attendee arriving on Sunday, May 23rd and departing on Friday, May 28th.  The School registration fee includes the five nights.  If you plan to arrive early or depart later, please inform COST as to your plans.  Each additional night is $199 plus taxes.  Each individual will be responsible for payment upon check out of the hotel for any additional night(s). 

  • Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m.
  • This is a non-smoking hotel

Meals:
Breakfasts and lunches each day are included as part of your School registration fee concluding with a lunch on Friday, May 28th. There will also be a reception dinner on Sunday, May 23rd.   Breakfast and lunch will be served in the conference dining room.  Snack service will be provided throughout the meeting area.  If lighter fare is preferred for breakfast, a continental breakfast is also served in these snack areas in the morning. Room service is available until 11:00 p.m. However, it is not included in the registration fee and will be applied to individual bills upon check out.

Accessibility & Dietary Accommodations:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all attendees. If you have any dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, or require special accommodation to participate in our events, please let us know in advance. Please contact Karen Galdámez, and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. 

Transportation Options:

  • The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
  • Taxi cabs are available for approximately $45 one way.
  • Atlanta Airport Shuttle – approximately $25 one way and tickets can be purchased in baggage claim area without reservations.
  • Atlanta MARTA Rail System – the cost is approximately $3.50 one way. Catch the train at the airport and take the Northbound train to Midtown Station. From Midtown Station, catch the GA Tech Trolley which goes directly to the Hotel & Conference Center and is complimentary – inform the driver that you are going to the GA Tech Hotel & Conference Center.

Photo Permission:
By registering for COST’s conferences, workshops or schools, attendees hereby agree to allow COST to use any photos taken of them during the conference/workshop/school in news media, website, publications, articles, marketing pieces, etc.

Continuing Education Credits:
COST will assist in applying for Continuing Education credit for the 2027 SALT Basics School.  COST is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org. For CLE credits and more CPE information, please email [email protected]. Each course is tentatively approved for 35 CPE (50 min.) hours. There are no prerequisites for this school and the program level is intermediate.  COST will also assist in securing CLE credits with state bar associations.

For additional information, please email Karen Galdamez.