LAW 7889 - Federal Tax Research

Prerequisite, LAW 7133. An area often ignored in traditional legal research courses is the array of materials dealing with tax matters. These specialized materials are often separated from other library materials, and many practicing attorneys possess little ability to research tax matters for their clients. This course explores techniques in tax research and is also an extensive survey of primary and secondary sources in taxation. Classes focus on online research; there are several homework assignments and a short final paper. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is an approved elective for the Certificate in Taxation. Letter grade. 2 credits