Oregon Wants YOU! (Even If You Don’t Want Oregon)
A No-Nonsense Guide to Surviving Oregon’s Tax Preparer Licensing Requirements Are you a tax professional who’s never set foot in Oregon—but suddenly being told you need to register there? Welcome to the Beaver State’s latest regulatory surprise! If you touch a tax return that involves an Oregon filing, the state says you must be licensed—no matter where you live or work. This practical, step-by-step program walks you through the process, from understanding the law to acing the licensing exam. No CE credit, no whining—just clear guidance on how to comply and move on with your life.
What We’ll Cover:
✅ Why license? A quick breakdown of Oregon’s law and why out-of-state tax pros need to care.
✅ Recent penalties & what the big chains are doing—learn from others' mistakes.
✅ The process—step by step. From downloading the application to sitting for the PSI exam, we break it all down.
✅ What to study & how to pass—John’s roadmap to getting licensed with minimal pain.
✅ Live Q&A—ask your questions, get real answers, and leave prepared.
No CE, no complaints—just facts and solutions.
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Presented by: John Sheeley, Edward Moore, Chad Mangum
"Our best deal is always to become a monthly subscriber"
*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
John Sheeley
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John began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam in 1995. A National Tax Practice Institute fellow and SUNY Oswego graduate, he specializes in taxation for non-resident aliens, U.S. citizens living abroad, S corps, legal marijuana businesses, and cryptocurrency.
John is passionate about giving back to the profession. Every year on Giving Tuesday, Tax Practice Pro offers a free ethics webinar, and its weekly Tax Update webinars keep tax professionals informed on the latest developments. These programs combine practical guidance, strategies, and insights to help practitioners work smarter, faster, and with confidence.
Whether you’re just starting your career or expanding an established practice, Tax Practice Pro and John Sheeley, EA provide the education, coaching, and community support tax professionals need to succeed.
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