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 18th and departing on Friday, May 23rd.
  • 5 days of meals and snacks beginning with dinner on Sunday, May 18th and ending with lunch on Friday, May 23rd. Dinner from the 20th through 23rd 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 18th).

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

  • 5 days of meals and snacks beginning with breakfast on Monday, May 19th and ending with lunch on Friday, May 23rd. Dinner from the 19th through the 23rd 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 19th.

Registration Fees

 

Registrations Received on or before April 21, 2025

Registrations Received After April 21, 2025

COST Members

$2995

$3195

COST Practitioner Partner

$3195

$3395

All Other Attendees

$3395

$3595

Commuter Attendees

$2395

$2595

Spouse/Guest who may be traveling with the School attendee may register with COST to attend all food events

  $450

  $450