ACCT 214 - Individual Income Tax Preparation

5.0 Credits
Overview of the taxation of individuals. Emphasis on practical forms preparation and dealing with the most frequently encountered issues in taxation. Computer application. Recommended completion of ACCT 101 and minimum placement into AENGL 93 or ENGLP 93.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze, apply and evaluate tax information by preparing individual tax returns and related forms.
Identify and analyze problems and options, and select and implement appropriate solutions based on current tax law.
Use mathematics to solve quantitative business issues and problems relating to taxes.
Use computers and other tools most commonly used by businesses to obtain, store, organize and communicate quantitative information.
Explain the rules for determining the deductibility of common expenditures.
Classify deductions as for, or from, adjusted gross income.
Identify the types of income that are taxable and the types of expenses that are deductible.
Research websites for tax forms, information, and current events in tax and business.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Winter