Cornell Tax Schools

We conduct research and offer educational programs targeted toward tax preparers, consultants, and attorneys who work with and prepare tax returns for individuals, small businesses and farmers.

For recent updates, please review the Cornell Tax Conferences blog.

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Our programs

The programs qualify for IRS Continuing Education credits. Depending on the class, there are 2—16 CPE Credits Available for New York State CPAs and 15 CPE Credits for Other Tax Return Preparers and Enrolled Agents. Certain classes also meet CFP Board requirements.

Two-day income tax conference

The two-day program is a faster paced program that covers tax law updates and individual income tax issues (Form 1040). It also includes information on LLC, Partnership, Corporate and Estate and Gift Issues where applicable.

NOTE: The two-day program does not include ethics content.

Ethics

This program is for IRS requirements only, not NYS. Ethics is presented as a stand-alone, two hour virtual session.

NOTE: The Ethics portion of the course is not approved for CPAs or CFPs.

Entity and specialty seminars

We offer a variety of detailed courses on business entities and issues such as: Limited Liability Companies, estate and gift issues and S Corporations.

Communications and policies

How we communicate

We announce our tax programs through email. If you have not been receiving our emails, there could be three reasons:

  1. Our messages are going to your Junk or Spam email folder. To ensure you receive our communications, go to your Junk email setting and add “@cornell.edu” to your Trusted Senders list.
  2. You are not on our list. Please email us to add your email: taxschools@cornell.edu.
  3. You have opted out (intentionally or accidentally). Please email us to opt in: taxschools@cornell.edu

Our policies

Registration fees are based on the schools being offered and are made available once they are determined. Our early registration period offers discounted rates.

  • No Shows: Registrants who do not attend will be sent the materials handed out at the school.
  • Substitutions: of attendees is permitted but must be approved by the Registrar at least two weeks before the class date.
  • Security: We use technology to safeguard your information
  • Privacy Policy: We do not share or sell your personal information or use it for any purpose except to process payments or contact you.