ACCT220

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Introduction to Taxation

Subject Code

ACCT

Course Number

220

Department(s)

Course Title

Introduction to Taxation

Course Description

This course covers fundamental knowledge of basic federal income tax principles and concepts. Topics include gross income inclusions and exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, filing status, sales and exchanges of property, tax credits, and capital gains and losses. Basic Pennsylvania tax principles and concepts are also addressed. Students learn strategies for basic tax planning and tax research, and the course is designed to qualify students as VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) volunteers. Prerequisite: ACCT-200. 2 SH

Course Types

Standard (STAND), Service Learning (SERVE)

Semester Hours

2