Federal Income Taxation

SLN #: 92279
Course Prefix: LAW-606
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Chodorow
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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. Coursework will include review of specific code provisions, administrative materials, and important cases. It is the prerequisite for all other tax courses. Problems are assigned for each class, and students are expected to have done these problems and come prepared to discuss them.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: No
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: Yes, see course description
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes. Participation in class discussion is expected.

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