Federal Tax Practice Clinic

LAW 743-01	Federal Practice Tax Clinic	3 credits
This clinic consists of two components: a seminar about federal tax practice and procedure and a practicum in which students will assist in the representation of low income Virginia taxpayers before the IRS and in U.S. Tax Court cases. The seminar will include a detailed and systematic exploration of federal tax practice. Students will be instructed in: interview techniques, client relations, case evaluation, settlement, negotiation, and trial techniques and strategies. Ethical issues will be discussed. The course is limited to 5 third-year students. Third-Year Practice is required.

 

Foundational:

Corporate Taxation
Family Wealth Transactions
Federal Income Tax

Supporting:

Accounting for Lawyers*
Advanced Income Tax*
Employee Benefits
Federal Tax Practice Clinic
Principles of International Taxation*
Real Estate Taxation*
Small Business Planning*
Tax Research Methods*
Taxation of Small Business*

*courses not offered every year