Deals & pricing

Serious training. Honest price. A retake deal no one else offers.

The complete CAA forensic program is a one-time $149 — and new students take 20% off with code NEXUS20, bringing it to $119.20. You also receive a printed, embossed-seal certificate mailed for your IRS CAA application, and if the exam doesn't go your way, retake it for half price.

New-student intro

$119.20 — 20% off

$149

New students take 20% off the one-time $149 tuition. The discount applies automatically at checkout — or enter code NEXUS20 if it isn't already applied. No subscription, no hidden fees.

Enroll now · $119.20
Industry-first

50% off retakes

$149

Most academies make you re-buy the entire course to try the exam again. If you don't pass, your second attempt is just $74.50 — half price, guaranteed.

Team & office

Group rates

Enrolling three or more preparers from one office? Contact us for tiered team pricing and centralized credential management for your firm.

Three formats, one credential

Digital, wallet — and a mailed embossed seal.

Every graduate gets more than a link. Your achievement travels with you digitally and arrives at your door as a physical, embossed-seal certificate built for your IRS CAA application.

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Digital

Verified e-certificate

A tamper-proof digital credential with a unique, immutable ID and a live QR verification page anyone can scan to confirm authenticity in seconds.

Wallet

Mobile wallet pass

Save your credential to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and carry provable proof of your CAA forensic training everywhere you go.

A printed certificate with a raised gold embossed seal
Mailed to you
For your IRS CAA application

Printed embossed-seal certificate

We also print and mail you a physical certificate with a raised, embossed gold seal — the tangible, official-looking document you can include directly in your IRS Certified Acceptance Agent application package.

Save $29.80 with code NEXUS20

$119.20 $149

One-time payment of $149, or $119.20 with the new-student intro offer. Code NEXUS20 applies automatically at checkout — enter it manually if it isn't already applied.

Claim intro price

Everything included

  • All four forensic modules + two real case studies
  • IRS Form W-7 diligence & certification workflows
  • 12 CE credit hours
  • One included final assessment attempt
  • Verified, wallet-ready digital credential
  • Printed embossed-seal certificate mailed for your IRS CAA application
  • Lifetime access to your verification page

The retake guarantee

Fail? Your next try is half price.

$74.50/ retake

The final assessment is a real, proctored-quality exam — because your credential should mean something. But we know one bad day happens. Everywhere else, a failed exam means re-purchasing the entire course. At Nexus, your single included attempt is backed by a 50% off retake, and instructors can even grant a complimentary retake in genuine hardship cases. Pass at 80% and your verified credential is issued automatically.

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Why Nexus

What makes our academy stand out.

A short list of the things that genuinely separate us from typical CAA and document-training courses.

Mailed embossed-seal certificate

Beyond the digital credential, we print and mail a physical embossed-seal certificate for your IRS CAA application — a tangible extra no online-only course provides.

The 50% retake guarantee

A genuine second-chance price no competitor offers. We would rather you pass than pay twice.

Real forensic depth

Actual document-authentication training — MRZ validation, UV/IR inspection, tamper detection — not a slideshow quiz.

Modern verifiable credential

A tamper-proof, QR-scannable, mobile-wallet credential instead of a printable PDF anyone could fake.

Self-paced, lifetime access

Start today, finish on your schedule, and keep your verification link for life. No renewal traps.

Built by practitioners

Created by a working accounting & tax practice that files real ITIN packages — not a generic course mill.

Straight talk

The honest pros and cons.

We would rather set the right expectation than oversell. Here is the real picture.

Why choose us

  • Lowest all-in cost with the intro offer
  • 50% off retake — nobody else does this
  • Digital + wallet + mailed embossed-seal certificate
  • Genuine forensic curriculum with case studies
  • Self-paced with lifetime verification access
  • Direct support from a real tax practice

Things to know

  • The intro offer is limited and will endEnroll now with code NEXUS20 to lock the lowest rate.
  • Self-paced means you set your own scheduleBest for motivated, independent learners.
  • Not a same-day “instant pass” millThe assessment is real — but the 50% retake has your back.

Side by side

Nexus vs. the typical academy.

Feature
Nexus
Typical academy
One-time price
$119.20
$300–$700+
Retake cost
$74.50 (50% off)
Full price again
Credential type
Digital + wallet + embossed print
PDF / paper
Mailed embossed seal for IRS CAA
Included
Rarely
Scan-to-verify QR
Included
Rarely
Access duration
Lifetime
Often expires
CE credit hours
12 hours
Varies

Lock in the intro price before it's gone.

A one-time $149$119.20 for new students with code NEXUS20 — for a real forensic credential, a mailed embossed-seal certificate for your IRS CAA application, and a 50% retake safety net. Start today and finish at your own pace.