Founded in 1907, NTA is the leading association of tax professionals dedicated to advancing understanding of the theory and practice of public finance. The National Tax Association is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical educational association that fosters study and discussion of complex and controversial issues in tax theory, practice and policy, and other aspects of public finance. NTA is a 501(c)(3) organization and does not promote any particular tax program or policy. The enormous public benefit that can come from sound tax policy and wise administration is a prime reason for the work of NTA. NTA's diverse membership is its unique feature and its greatest strength ... ... bringing together government, corporate, academic, and independent tax professionals-a rich mix of federal and state legislators and administrators; taxpayer representatives; tax lawyers and accountants; professors, librarians, and other scholars; students and interested citizens. Members of the National Tax Association receives the National Tax Journal, The NTA Forum, and may participate in the conferences and events held by the NTA. Members may also participate in standing committees that specialize in a particular areas of public finance: energy, communications, and transportation; federal taxation and finance; financial institutions and services; gaming; intergovernmental fiscal relations; international public finance; nonproperty taxation; property taxation; state income and business taxation; and state sales and use taxation. NTA members have a role in all other aspects of the Association's professional activities and programs ...