Become a Member
- To download a copy of the Membership Application Form please click here.
- To download a copy of the Membership Brochure please click here.
The Membership of the Taxation Institute of Australia is made up of the most highly respected members of the tax profession. It includes a comprehensive cross section of the tax community, including tax accountants, lawyers, tax agents, managers and academics.
All Members join the Institute to share in the extensive knowledge base available to them via practitioner driven education seminars, conventions, publications and the Structured Education Program. The Institute's website offers Member access to over a decade's worth of content.
To become a Member you will need to review and meet the following criteria in accordance to the Membership level you wish to access.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Tax Institute in the very near future.
All enquiries can be directed to the Membership Team: membership@taxinstitute.com.au or T: (612) 8223 0060.
Membership Eligibility Criteria
Membership of the Tax Institute is open to all tax professionals and individuals interested in tax who meet any of the following criteria.
Fellow
A person will be eligible to apply to be admitted as a Fellow of the Institute if he or she:
- has passed the Advanced Tax assessment and
- has at least five years' relevant experience.
Associate
A person will be eligible to apply to be admitted as an Associate of the Institute if he or she:
- Has at least three years' relevant experience and is a:
- Graduate of a university or other tertiary education institution with a degree in Taxation, Law, Commerce or Accounting or such other degrees as the National Council may approve; or
- Registered Tax Agent; or
- CPA Member; or
- Member of ICAA; or
- Member of NIA; or
- Solicitor or Barrister; or
- Lecturer or teacher in a prescribed subject at a tertiary level; or
- Has passed the Applied Tax assessment.
Affiliate
A person will be eligible to apply to be admitted as an Affiliate of the Institute if he or she satisfies one or more of the following criteria:
- has passed the Foundation Tax assessment; or
- does not have three years' relevant tax experience but would otherwise qualify for admission as an Associate; or
- is enrolled in the Applied Tax course; or
- an employee of a Commonwealth or State revenue authority; or
- is a person having an interest in the affairs of the Institute who National Council resolves to admit as an Affiliate.
Student
The Institute may admit as a Student Member an individual who is either:
- enrolled in the Foundation Tax course; or
- a full or part-time undergraduate student of a University or other tertiary education institution; or
- a full-time postgraduate student of a University or other tertiary education institution; or
- a person or persons the National Council resolves to be admitted as a Student Member.
Member Benefits*
- 11 editions of the Taxation in Australia journal delivered to your door and online access to current subscription year edition
- Access to TaxVine, the weekly e-newsletter and daily online tax news service
- Access to Australia's largest Tax Library and TaxLine support for your research enquiries
- Discounts on selected Institute products, services and professional development events
- Ability to participate in state-based discussion groups
- Use of post nominals (FTIA for Fellows, ATIA for Associates)
- Membership Certificates (Fellows only)
- Networking at professional development and social events
- Being associated with a proudly independent opinion leader
- Discounts on Thrifty hire cars (within Australia)
- Special rates with HSBC on selected services
- Member discounts on wine promoted by Wine Box Warehouse
* Benefits, subscriptions and discounts from business alliance partners subject to change without notice.
