Course Description
A basic federal income tax course covering concepts of taxation applicable to all taxable entities but primarily relating to individuals. Introduces research approaches to tax problems as well as methods of analysis more appropriate to taxation issues.
Athena Title
Taxation I Honors
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ACCT 5400, ACCT 7400, ACCT 7560E
Non-Traditional Format
Additional Requirements for Honors Credit: Students are expected to complete three paper projects during the semester. For each project, students will be required to 1) provide the class with a recent article related to the topic prior to when the topic is covered in class; 2) write a paper that explains how the article relates to specific material we cover in class; and 3) be prepared to answer questions in class on the topic. Topics will be assigned to students during class from the following list: tax compliance; individual tax planning; income realization and recognition; alternative minimum tax; business deductions; property transactions; investments; passive activities; retirement savings; and employment income.
Prerequisite
(ACCT 2102 or ACCT 2102H or ACCT 2102E) and permission of Honors
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Topical Outline