Current Issues in Tax Practice

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Course Description

This course will introduce students to major issues in tax practice. Each class will be co-taught by one or more leading practitioners in the tax bar, with other members of the bar attending. Subjects include international tax, intellectual property and tax, tax litigation, state and local taxation, working for the government in tax, tax lobbying and working in a corporate tax department. Class will meet at my home (with take-out dinner provided). The class offers students a good opportunity to connect their SLS tax courses to real-world tax issues and practitioners. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Attendance, Written Assignments.

Grading Basis

L03 - Law Mandatory Pass/Restricted credit/Fail

Min

2

Max

2

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

6

Course Component

Seminar

Enrollment Optional?

No