MTAX 6450

Research Problems and Business Communications in Taxation

This course provides a study of various methodologies used in tax research and tax planning and requires students to present their results through various forms of business communication. In particular, this course explores techniques (with an emphasis on electronic/on-line techniques) for locating and researching judicial cases, statutory materials and legislative histories, and administrative materials promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service applicable to tax-related issues and problems. Students must present their tax research results for various client-based hypothetical factual patterns in written formats, including memoranda and client letters, and through individual oral and group presentations. Restriction: Restricted to graduate business majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or CPA within the Business School.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3