2026 IPT VAT School

2026 IPT VAT School
2026 VAT School
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center
Atlanta, Georgia
June 1-4, 2026

2026 VAT School Brochure & Agenda

Hotel Reservation in IPT Block/Rate

Member Registration by April 18, 2026: $1,095 + $640 Meeting/Meal Package = $1735
Member Registration After April 18, 2026: $1,195 + $640 Meeting/Meal Package = $1835

For Eligible Non-Member rates add $500 to the prices listed above.

Build the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex VAT matters with greater clarity.

The 2026 Value Added Tax School delivers in-depth education on VAT principles, regulations, and real-world application, designed to help you strengthen your expertise and apply it directly to your work. 

VAT School was created for:
State & local tax professionals 
Financial managers & accountants 
Compliance officers & legal advisors
Business leaders managing VAT matters

Attendees can expect to:
Build a strong foundation of VAT principles
Recognize how VAT is applied
Navigate compliance with confidence
Stay current on evolving VAT practices
Apply VAT in real-world scenarios
Strengthen professional practice

This School's structure allows you to engage deeper with the material through group discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on exercises—helping you retain key concepts and apply them more effectively in your day-to-day work.

Earn approximately 30 hours of continuing education credit, including 1.2 IPT Ethics credit hours, for full attendance.
 
IPT Cancellation Fee Policy for Schools and Programs
Any registrant of an IPT school or program, i.e., symposium or annual conference, will be assessed a $200 cancellation fee if canceling a paid registration prior to two weeks before the commencement of that school or program.  This fee will be deducted from any refund due the registrant.  If canceling a registration less than two weeks before the start of a school or program, registrant will forgo the full registration fee and will not be entitled to any refund.

IPT is pleased to present the 2026 Value Added Tax School. This four-day intensive School offers a beginner to intermediate foundation in value added taxation by providing a comprehensive review and analysis of various essential VAT principles.  Topics include taxable person, place of supply rules, registration requirements, compliance, research, automation, audit, and other technical skills.  Led by a diverse faculty from the industry and consulting sectors, the instructors are backed by real-world experience and equipped to facilitate in-depth learning in VAT.

A final examination will be given at the conclusion of the school.  A passing score must be realized on the examination for successful completion of the school.  The final examination must be taken at the school prior to departure.  There are no exceptions to taking the examination at the scheduled time.  

In addition, participants are required to attend the mandatory ethics session for successful completion of the course.  Attendance must be reflected in the official certificate of attendance. 
When
6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026
Where
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center Atlanta, GA 30328

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