CPA TCP (CPA — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline)) — Free Online Mock Test
4h · ~68 MCQ + 7 TBS · Advanced individual/entity taxation, tax planning, property transactions. New post-Evolution discipline. · Official language: English.
CPA TCP exam at a glance
CPA TCP full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CPA TCP mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 31-question, 210-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | AICPA and NASBA (Uniform CPA Examination); licensure granted by your state board of accountancy |
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| Official website | aicpa-cima.com ↗ |
| Mode | The Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) section — one of the three Discipline sections of the CPA Exam. It is a 4-hour computer-based section of 68 multiple-choice questions and 7 task-based simulations. |
| Frequency | Discipline sections are offered during a testing window at the start of each quarter. |
| Scoring & marking | Scored on a scale of 0–99 with 75 required to pass; MCQ and TBS are each weighted 50%. TCP covers more advanced individual and entity tax compliance, plus personal financial planning and entity tax planning — going deeper into tax than the Core REG section. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CPA TCP?
Set by each US state board. You must pass the three Core sections plus one Discipline; TCP suits candidates heading into tax practice.
Last verified July 2026 against AICPA — The CPA Exam. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CPA TCP section breakdown
The CPA TCP mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q)
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Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q)
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Task-Based Simulations (7)
CPA TCP scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CPA TCP has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CPA TCP scaled (0-99, pass 75).
How CPA TCP is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the CPA TCP exam
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Calculator
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Highlighter
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real CPA TCP exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
CPA TCP time strategy
With 31 questions in 210 minutes, you have about 406 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q)
- Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q)
- Task-Based Simulations (7)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CPA TCP topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CPA TCP, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q)
- TCP — Tax Planning · 2
- TCP — Property Transactions · 2
- TCP — Retirement · 2
- TCP — Estate & Gift · 2
- TCP — Partnership Taxation · 1
- TCP — Planning · 1
- TCP — Individual Planning · 1
- TCP — Entity Planning · 1
Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q)
- TCP — Property Transactions & Basis · 5
- TCP — Individual Tax Planning · 3
- TCP — Personal Financial Planning · 2
- TCP — Property · 1
- TCP — Planning · 1
Task-Based Simulations (7)
- Cryptography — Algorithm Categories · 1
- Security — Attack Types · 1
- Security — Incident Response Order · 1
- Networking — OSI Layers · 1
- TCP — Estate Planning · 1
- TCP — Tax Planning · 1
- TCP — Property Transactions · 1
CPA TCP difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
4h · ~68 MCQ + 7 TBS · Advanced individual/entity taxation, tax planning, property transactions. New post-Evolution discipline. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CPA TCP bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CPA TCP
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what CPA TCP really tests
TCP is the deep-tax CPA Discipline — advanced individual and entity compliance plus personal-financial and entity tax planning — going further than Core REG, with 68 MCQs and 7 simulations. It is the natural Discipline for tax-oriented candidates and pairs well with strong REG preparation.
Preparation tips
- Choose TCP if you are tax-oriented; it goes deeper than Core REG.
- Practise planning scenarios and calculations, not just compliance rules.
- Keep to current test-year tax law and mind the quarterly Discipline window.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Picking TCP without a strong REG foundation.
- Studying compliance while neglecting the planning content.
CPA TCP study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Study advanced individual and entity tax compliance
- Keep to the applicable test-year tax rules
- Start MCQ practice from a CPA Discipline review
- Cover personal financial planning and entity tax planning
- Practise planning scenarios and calculations
- Drill task-based simulations
- Sit full 4-hour mocks (68 MCQ + 7 TBS)
- Push your scaled score past 75
- Book within the quarterly Discipline testing window
Where CPA TCP can take you
A strong CPA TCP result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- CPA Discipline (tax)
- Completes the CPA Exam
- Deep tax specialisation
- Tax-advisory roles
Best books & official prep for CPA TCP
- CPA Review — TCP (Becker / UWorld / Gleim / Wiley) — Various
- AICPA TCP Blueprint — AICPA
Official practice: Choose TCP if you are tax-oriented; go deeper than REG into individual/entity compliance and tax planning, keep to the applicable test-year rules, and practise planning simulations.
Previous-year papers: The AICPA releases sample questions rather than full past exams; review-course banks are standard.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CPA TCP exam pattern?
- CPA — Tax Compliance & Planning (Discipline) contains 31 questions across 3 sections: Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q), Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q), Task-Based Simulations (7). Total duration is 210 minutes (about 406 seconds per question).
- Does CPA TCP have negative marking?
- No — CPA TCP has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CPA TCP scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 99. CPA TCP scaled (0-99, pass 75).
- How can I practise CPA TCP online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CPA TCP mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CPA TCP?
- CPA TCP is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. 4h · ~68 MCQ + 7 TBS · Advanced individual/entity taxation, tax planning, property transactions. New post-Evolution discipline. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CPA TCP exam?
- CPA TCP runs for 210 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CPA TCP?
- CPA TCP is split into: Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q), Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q), Task-Based Simulations (7). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 4h · ~68 MCQ + 7 TBS · Advanced individual/entity taxation, tax planning, property transactions. New post-Evolution discipline. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CPA TCP?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface). Highlight + strike-through tools for passages and answer options. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CPA TCP test adaptive?
- No — CPA TCP is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CPA TCP mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CPA TCP variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 1550 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CPA TCP test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CPA TCP test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CPA TCP previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CPA TCP mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 31-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CPA TCP mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CPA TCP mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CPA TCP mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CPA TCP mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CPA TCP syllabus?
- The CPA TCP syllabus maps to its 3 sections: Testlet 1 — MCQ (12 Q), Testlet 2 — MCQ (12 Q), Task-Based Simulations (7). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CPA TCP?
- Set by each US state board. You must pass the three Core sections plus one Discipline; TCP suits candidates heading into tax practice. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CPA TCP practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CPA TCP exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CPA TCP exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CPA TCP mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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