The COST SALT Basics School is designed to provide opportunities for new state tax professionals (0 to 3 years of experience) to significantly upgrade their knowledge base. The School is a great educational opportunity for tax professionals with 0 – 3 years of experience; tax professionals transitioning between transactional and income taxes and vice versa; and or tax professionals who may have been out of the “tax world” and want a refresher. It incorporates separate modules covering income tax theory, sales tax theory, income tax compliance and sales tax compliance.  No prerequisites required.

The COST SALT Basics Course Tuition for full paying students includes:

  • A private, fully equipped hotel room for arriving on Sunday, May 23rd and departing on Friday, May 28th.
  • 5 days of meals and snacks beginning with dinner on Sunday, May 23rd and ending with lunch on Friday, May 28th. Dinner from the 23rd through 28th are not included.
  • Comprehensive study and reference materials.
  • 5 days of small group training by recognized leaders in the state and local tax field.
  • Evening Activities.
  • In-Room Internet (passcode will be given at hotel check-in on Sunday, May 23rd).

The COST SALT Basics Course Tuition for commuter paying students includes:         

  • 5 days of meals and snacks beginning with breakfast on Monday, May 24th and ending with lunch on Friday, May 28th. Dinner from the 24th through the 28th are not included.
  • Comprehensive study and reference materials.
  • 5 days of small group training by recognized leaders in the state and local tax field.
  • Evening Activities.
  • 1 parking pass per day starting on Monday, May 24th.

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.