As Ireland’s only professional body exclusively dedicated to tax, we developed three professional tax qualifications – Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), Tax Technician and Diploma in Tax – to suit the needs of a wide range of individuals. Leading through tax education, our courses and syllabi are continuously developed to ensure our students and graduates have the key skills and knowledge needed for them to their work and enhance their expertise.
Our Summer 2026 courses are open for registration. Use the comparison below to figure out which of our qualifications suits you and your needs.
Professional Tax Qualification Comparison
CTA | Tax Technician | Diploma in Tax | |
Entry requirements | NFQ Level 8 (Honour’s degree) or equivalent | NFQ Level 5 (Leaving Cert) or equivalent | Academic or professional qualification with tax modules |
Other entry routes | Yes – recognition of prior learning | Yes – recognition of prior learning | Yes – mutual recognition |
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Exemptions | Yes | No | No |
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Who is it for | The CTA qualification suits
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Registration | Register now for the CTA | Register now for Tax Technician | Express your interest in the Diploma |
Learn more | CTA Handbook | Tax Technician Handbook | Diploma in Tax Handbook |
Talk to our Education Team
If you have further questions, you can email the team at students@taxinstitute.ie or call 01 663 1700.
