Low-Income Taxpayer Law & Accounting Practicum

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This is a one-semester experiential course where students learn about low-income taxpayer issues as well as prepare individual income tax returns and offer tax advice for low-income taxpayers in the Tompkins County community. In addition to providing a valuable service to the community, students develop their professional skills and client service skills as well as proficiency with a professional tax preparation software product and a deeper understanding of technical tax issues.