Eligibility
TEI welcomes corporate employees whose work consists primarily of tax administration at an executive or managerial level and who meet the minimum experience requirements.
Regrettably, professionals engaged in public tax practice, including law firms, accounting firms, and government entities, are not eligible for membership.
If you would like to verify your eligibility, please contact the TEI membership team at memberinfo@tei.org.
Types of Membership
- Full membership: To qualify for full membership applicants must be in-house tax professionals in a qualifying executive, administrative, or managerial capacity. Individuals who are engaged in public tax practice may not become members of TEI. Membership cost - $275
- Student membership: To become a student member of TEI, applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program which prepares them for a career in taxation. Students cannot be employed full-time but may hold an internship in a tax related position. Membership cost - $25
- Emeritus membership: Emeritus membership is open to retired members or former members who have retired from qualifying employment. Membership cost - $25
- Honorary membership: Honorary membership is granted by TEI’s Board of Directors to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of tax administration or TEI’s activities. Membership cost - $0
Legal practice (outside the tax field), general government administration, legal or accounting clerkship, or student/work programs generally will not be counted in arriving at the prescribed requirements of five years' tax experience.
For questions regarding membership levels or qualifying employment requirements, please contact memberinfo@tei.org.