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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

What are my attendance options?

  • Hybrid:
    • Nov. 18-19 – attend in-person at the Minneapolis Convention Center
    • Nov. 20 – attend virtually
  • Virtual only:
    • Nov. 18-19 – attend the livestream
    • Nov. 20 – attend virtually

You may also register for a single day of TAX24.

  • Young Professionals track:
    • Nov. 18-19 – attend in-person at the Minneapolis Convention Center
    • Nov. 20 (optional) – attend virtually

There is no single day option for the YP track.

What options are available if I register for the hybrid event? What if I choose to attend virtually?

  • Hybrid and YP track attendees come in person days one and two have access to a government relations lunch option; food including breakfast, snacks and lunch; happy hour; opportunities to interact with attendees, sponsors and speakers.
  • There will be ways to engage and connect with attendees, speakers and sponsors virtually through the conference platform.


What do I need to know about the in-person venue?
For hybrid and YP track attendees, TAX24 takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis on the first two days of the event. When you arrive, follow the signs to the MNCPA registration desk and staff will direct you to session rooms.

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.

Are hotel rooms available?
A block of rooms is available at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Reserve a room online or call 877-803-7534 and book your room before Oct. 20, 2024. Reference Group Code G-MNCN when making your reservation. Availability is limited.

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Nightly rate: $175-200 (single/double occupancy)
Room block expiration date: Oct. 20, 2024

What technology do I need?

For the in-person portion of the conference:

  • You'll receive more details via email in the days before the conference.

For the livestream/virtual portion of the conference:

  • You can choose to participate via your laptop/desktop computer or via mobile device.
  • You will need a strong internet connection to participate via computer.

View more details here or refer to the pre-conference emails, which will be sent to registered attendees starting Wednesday, Nov. 13.


Who do I contact if I need technical assistance?
Call the MNCPA at 952-831-2707 or 1-800-331-4288 (toll-free) for assistance.

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Will printed materials be available at the Minneapolis Convention Center?
No, printed materials will not be available at the event. Materials are provided electronically only. If you prefer printed materials, please print them before you arrive.

How do I access the conference materials?
Most sessions have materials available for download. You can access the PDFs via the MNCPA website three business days before the event and two weeks after. 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.
  • To access materials on the MNCPA website, we recommend using Chrome. Alternately, you may also use the instructions below to access materials within the conference platform

FEES AND REGISTRATION

Can I register for only one day?
Yes. We recommend attending all days to maximize your learning and value, but you may register for only one day at a reduced fee. To sign up for one of the in-person days, select registrant type of In-person - First Day Only or In-Person - Second Day Only. To sign up for one of the virtual days, select registrant type of Virtual -  First Day only, Second Day only or Third Day only.  (Does not apply to YP track registration.)

Is there a two-day registration option?
There is no two day option for the general conference. If you would like to attend two days of the conference, the best deal is to register for all three days and simply attend the two days you'd like.

The YP track does have a two day option. This track is exclusively for young professionals with one to four years of tax experience.


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. Please call the MNCPA at 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 throught the end of the event (Nov. 20). 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?
It is important that we receive your session selections to ensure your continuing education credits are awarded correctly, so please select your sessions as soon as you're able to. 


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. 12, 2024. 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 contact MNCPA Customer Service at 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 MNCPA Customer Service at 952-831-2707. Please 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.


How do I receive the VIP members-only discount?
Your registration and payment must be received by Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, to qualify for the VIP members-only fee. You must also be an MNCPA member at the time of registration and the day of the event. This discount is for MNCPA members only.


How do I receive the early bird discount?
Your registration must be received by Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, to qualify for the early bird registration fee.


What other discounts are available?

  • MNCPA members receive a discounted rate. You can join today to receive the discount on all MNCPA continuing education.
  • Multiple registrations of 20 or more people from the same firm/company can receive a discounted rate of $625 for members and $775 for nonmembers. Registrations must be submitted with payment by Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Visit the registration page for more information.
  • First-time Tax Conference attendees can receive a discounted rate of $625 (available to MNCPA members only). Visit the registration 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 may also be able to earn other types of continuing education credits: IRS CE, CFP, CLE and ethics. See the credits page for more information.

The YP track qualifies for up to 24 CPE credits if you attend all three days. See the YP track 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 CPE credits?
Make sure you are registered for sessions, attend the sessions you’re registered for, and either scan the QR code at each session (in-person/hybrid portion) or click on all attendance checks (livestream/virtual portion).
 
How do I ensure I receive ethics credits?
Make sure you are registered for ethics sessions (E1, H3, P2), attend the sessions you’re registered for, and either scan the QR code at each session (in-person/hybrid portion) or click on all attendance checks (livestream/virtual portion).
 
Is there anything special I do for CLE credits?
There is no separate sign-in or tracking for CLE credit. Attendees must self-report CLE credits after the conference.

Is there anything special I do for CFP credits?
You must complete the CFP Sign-In sheet. Please only sign-in once.

Is there anything special I do for IRS credits?
You must complete the IRS Sign-In sheet. Please only sign-in once.

When will my certificate of attendance be ready?
CPE transcripts (certificates of attendance) will be updated with TAX24 information three weeks after the program. You can access your transcript on the MNCPA website.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Emailed requests may not receive an immediate response. For urgent issues, please call. Please note that 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.