Law & the Regulatory State-Tax

SLN #: 15941
Course Prefix: LAW-598
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Chodorow
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Federal Income Tax Law and the Regulatory State. The Federal income tax touches virtually every aspect of modern American life. For practicing lawyers, a basic understanding of the structure and vocabulary of the tax code is critical. This course is designed to introduce students to the key concepts and issues in taxation, focusing primarily on the taxation of individuals. We will also focus on the regulatory state and its functioning within the tax sphere. Coursework will include review of specific code provisions, administrative materials, and important cases. It is the prerequisite for all other tax courses.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Numeric Grade or Letter Grade Only
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.