2023-2024 University Catalog

ACC 452 Individual Tax

This course delves into current tax code concepts, issues, and regulations and the resulting consequences and liabilities to clients. The course explores the structure of the code as it pertains to the taxation of individuals, their businesses, partnerships, trusts, and other legal entities. The course walks students through personal income tax calculations and the ramifications of taxable transactions. Students work through practical scenarios including calculating taxable income, exclusions and deductions, depreciation and amortization schedules, the alternative minimum tax, and real estate and business sales and exchanges. The course explores tax management techniques such as excluding income, deferring income, shifting income, and managing or timing income. Students will develop tax planning strategies to manage tax liability and to accumulate assets while minimizing tax consequences.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ACC 322

Offered

Spring Semester