Social Security Benefits. While the federal government taxes up to 85% of Social Security benefits, the majority of states exclude Social Security from state income tax. Iowa is the newest member of that groupâas of 2014, Iowa has completely phased out its state tax on Social Security benefits.
In most states, you must work for a licensed architect, in an architectural firm, for between five to 10 years to qualify for an architectural license without a degree. 3. Participate in the NCARB Internship Development Program, if required by your state. The program is in addition to work experience.
Visual Arts. While still in high school, you should plan a strong college preparatory program, because you will want to go to college to become a registered architect. An architect is a licensed professional, like a medical doctor. Although architecture was not always a licensed profession, most of today's architects have been to college.