Frequently Asked Questions

Attendance
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Pricing and registration
Continuing education
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Conference attendance

What are my attendance options?

Main Conference

Hybrid – All Days
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center
- Nov. 19: Online
Virtual – All Days
- Nov. 17-19: Online
In-Person – 1st & 2nd Days Only
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center

Young Professionals (YP) Track

Hybrid – All Days
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center
- Nov. 19: Online
In-Person – 1st & 2nd Days Only
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center

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What’s included with a hybrid or in-person registration?

Light breakfast, snacks, lunch and beverages.
Access to exhibitors and sponsors.
Happy hour (Monday, Nov. 17, 5-6 p.m.) – pre-registration encouraged.
Government relations lunch (Tuesday, Nov. 18, 12:10-1 p.m.) – pre-registration required.
Games and other fun activities.

What do I need to know about the in-person venue?
For hybrid and YP Track attendees, TAX25 takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis on the first two days of the event. Check-in is on the mezzanine level at the east end of the building.

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Where should I park?
Parking is available in a variety of ramps and surface lots near and connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Fees vary; please plan accordingly.
View parking options

Are hotel rooms available?
Yes! A block of rooms is available at the Hilton Minneapolis, which is conveniently connected via skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Hilton Minneapolis
1001 S Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Nightly rate: $175.00 (single/double occupancy)*
Room block expiration date: Oct. 24, 2025
Reserve a room online or call 1-800-774-1500. Discount code: MNCPA

*A 2% Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District (TID) fee is added to room rates at checkout. The fee applies only to room charges (not food, beverages, etc.) and supports local tourism efforts.

What technology do I need?
For the in-person portion of the conference (Nov. 17-18):

Bring your fully charged laptop or mobile device to view digital materials.
No technology is required for attendance tracking.

For the livestream/virtual portion of the conference (Nov. 17-19):

Access conference sessions from a desktop or laptop computer to ensure the best connection. Mobile devices, especially Apple products, may not perform as reliably on the BigMarker platform.
Use the latest version of Chrome. While other browsers may work, the BigMarker platform is optimized for Chrome.
Ensure you have a strong, reliable internet connection.

How can I reach the MNCPA if I need technical assistance?
Call 952-831-2707 or email customerservice@mncpa.org.

Emailed requests may not receive an immediate response. For urgent issues, please call. Please note the MNCPA office phones are regularly staffed Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and during the conference, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Conference materials

Are printed materials provided?
No, materials are provided electronically only.

How do I access the conference materials?
Most sessions will have materials available for download. You will have access to the PDFs via the MNCPA website three business days before the event and two weeks after, or via the conference platform during the event. Your registration fee must be paid in full to access the materials on the MNCPA website.

To access materials from the MNCPA website:

Go to the My CPE materials page and log in with your username and password.
Under the Tax Conference event, click the link to the session materials you want to access.

Pricing and registration

Can I register for only one day?
No, this year’s registration options are as follows:

Main Conference

Hybrid – All Days
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center
- Nov. 19: Online
Virtual – All Days
- Nov. 17-19: Online
In-Person – 1st & 2nd Days Only
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center

Young Professionals (YP) Track

Hybrid – All Days
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center
- Nov. 19: Online
In-Person – 1st & 2nd Days Only
- Nov. 17-18: In-person at Minneapolis Convention Center

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Can I register for a single session?
No, a la carte registration is not available for this event.

Can I split a multiple-day registration with a friend?
No, each person who attends the conference must be registered individually to ensure continuing education credits are given appropriately.

Can I switch my registration from hybrid to virtual only, or vice versa?
Yes, you can switch your registration prior to the start of the conference. Please call 952-831-2707 or email customerservice@mncpa.org for assistance.

I'm already registered but still need to pick sessions. How do I do this?
Session registration is required to receive continuing education credits for the sessions you attend. You may select or update your session selections through the end of the event (Nov. 19).

To pick your sessions:

Go to your CPE schedule and log in with your username and password.
Click on the "Sessions" link listed under the Tax Conference event.
Click the "Add/Remove Sessions" button (above the "List of Your Sessions" heading).
Use the check boxes to make your session selections.
Click "Continue" at the bottom of the page to complete the session selection process.

I'm not sure which sessions I want to attend. Can I submit my conference registration now and choose sessions later?
Yes. However, it is important that we receive your session selections to ensure your continuing education credits are awarded correctly. Please select your sessions as soon as possible.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

Cancellation: Receive a full refund if you cancel your registration by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Cancellations must be received at least four (4) business days prior to an event to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued if you cancel within three (3) business days of the event and no CPE credit will be earned. Cancel online or call 952-831-2707. Please see our cancellation policy for more information.
Substitution: Rather than cancel your registration, you do have the option to send a substitute. You will not incur any cancellation/transfer fees if you send a substitute, even if the substitution is made within three (3) days of the event. To make a substitution, call 952-831-2707. Note: Additional fees may apply if the original registrant is an MNCPA member and the substitute registrant is a nonmember. The difference in fees will be charged to the substitute registrant.

What is the deadline to receive the VIP members-only fee?
Your registration and payment must be received by Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, to qualify for the VIP members-only fee. This fee is for MNCPA members only; you must be an MNCPA member at the time of registration and the day of the event.

Not an MNCPA member? Join today!

What is the deadline to receive the early bird fee?
Your registration must be received by Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, to qualify for the early bird fee.

What other discounts are available?

MNCPA members receive a discounted rate. You can join today to receive the member rate on this event and other MNCPA CPE programs.
Groups of 20 or more people from the same firm/company receive special pricing. Visit the pricing page for more information.

Continuing Education

How many credits can I earn at the Tax Conference?
The Tax Conference qualifies for up to 24 CPE credits if you attend all three days. You can also earn 2 additional CPE credits if you attend the bonus sessions on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Depending on the sessions you attend, you can also earn other types of continuing education credits, including ethics, CFP, CLE and IRS CE credits. See the credits page for more information.

Who is the CPE sponsor?
The MNCPA is the sponsor of this conference.

What type of CPE is the Tax Conference?
This entire event is categorized as group internet-based CPE.

How do I ensure I receive continuing education credits?
For CPE and all other credit types:

Register for sessions ahead of the conference.
Attend the sessions you registered for.
In-person: Follow the attendance tracking instructions provided at the event.
Virtual: Click on all attendance checks.

For ethics credits:

Register for and attend approved sessions. See credits page.
There are no additional attendance sign-in requirements.

For CFP credits:

Register for and attend approved sessions. See credits page.
Digitally sign in with your CFP ID. Please sign in only once.

For CLE credits:

There are no additional attendance sign-in requirements.
Attendees must self-report CLE credits after the conference.

For IRS CE credits:

Register for and attend approved sessions. See credits page.
Digitally sign in with your PTIN. Please sign in only once.

When will my certificate of attendance be ready?
CPE transcripts (certificates of attendance) will be updated with TAX25 information by Friday, Dec. 12.

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Help

Call the MNCPA at 952-831-2707 or email customerservice@mncpa.org.