December 5 - 9, 2021
Atlanta, Georgia
December 5 - 9, 2021
Atlanta, Georgia
Location
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center
800 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
The Center is located approximately 12 miles from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport.
Tuition Information and Eligibility
COST's Intermediate/Advanced State Income Tax School offers a complete meeting package (room and board included) and four days of intensive and entertaining instruction in income tax concepts and issues. The ideal attendee should have more than 3 years of experience in state income taxes. The emphasis of the School is on the practical application of state tax income concepts in a corporate environment. The courses are taught using the case-study method and are intended to expose students to the knowledge and strategic insights of outside experts, along with the practical expertise of in-house practitioners.
The COST Intermediate/Advanced School Course Tuition for full paying students includes:
The COST Intermediate/Advanced School Course Tuition for commuter paying students includes:
Registration Fees
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Registrations Received by November 16, 2021 |
Registrations Received After November 16, 2021 |
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COST Members |
$2575 |
$2675 |
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COST Practitioner Partner |
$2700 |
$2850 |
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All Other Attendees |
$2800 |
$3100 |
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Commuter Attendees |
$2050 |
$2200 |
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Spouse/Guest who may be traveling with the School attendee may register with COST to attend all food events and evening activities (no sessions are included). |
$400 |
$400 |
COVID-19 Safety Protocol
By attending this COST School in-person attendees hereby agree to abide by the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center and COST COVID-19 safety protocols.
COST has determined that the best and safest way to proceed with its Schools is to require all “in-person” attendees to be either fully COVID-19 vaccinated or to have had a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the start of the School.
Meals
All meals will be served in the Conference Dining Room, which is open from 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Snack service will be provided throughout the meeting area between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If lighter fare is preferred for breakfast, a continental breakfast is also served in these snack areas in the morning. (A COST badge must be worn.)
Reservations / Room Information
COST will make your hotel reservations for each full-time registrant. All reservations will be made with each attendee arriving on Sunday, December 5th and departing on Thursday, December 9th. The School registration fee includes the four nights. If you plan to arrive early or depart later, please inform COST as to your plans. Each additional night is $145 plus taxes. Each individual will be responsible for payment upon check out of the hotel for the additional night(s).
The Georgia Tech Conference Center has 252 guestrooms. All rooms have high speed internet access, flat-screen TV’s, private bathroom, irons and ironing boards, in-room coffee and tea service, room service, bath robes, and complimentary newspapers. Advanced fitness center and indoor pool are available to guests. Non-smoking and wheelchair accessible rooms are available. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out is noon.
Transportation Options
Taxi cabs are available for approximately $45 one way. Uber/Lyft are also available.
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 the North Avenue or Midtown Station stops. It is a short walk from the North Avenue Station or, 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.
Cancellation Policy / Restrictions
Cancellation policy for the SALT Basics School: There will be a $75 cancellation fee for cancellations received before November 16th. Cancellations between November 16th and December 1st will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be allowed after December 1st. All cancellations/substitutions must be in writing.
A Practitioner Partner is a consulting organization such as a law firm or accounting firm that has joined COST’s Practitioner Connection Program. For more information on becoming a Practitioner Partner, please contact Caroline Galleher at [email protected].
Registration is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact COST offices at 202.484.5222.
Government employees and members of the press are ineligible to attend.
Permission to Use Photo Policy
By registering for the COST Intermediate/Advanced Schools, attendees hereby agree to allow COST to use any photos taken of them during the school in news media, website, publications, articles, marketing pieces, etc.
Continuing Education Credits
COST will assist in applying for Continuing Education credit for the 2021 Intermediate/Advanced Schools. 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].