ACCT 4100 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

An application-based course involving the preparation of income tax returns through the VITA program. Students will be required to become certified to prepare and review returns through the VITA program as well as go through the VITA training. Students will then meet with community members and prepare, review, and file those returns.

Registration Name

VITA

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ACCT 3200

Typically Offered

Demorest: Spring

Offered

Demorest, Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of both federal and state laws regarding individual income taxation.
• Prepare and review individual tax returns.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with taxpayers about complex taxation issues.
• Analyze and research unique tax scenarios.