AC 256 - Federal Tax

Institution:

Purdue University Global-Davenport (formerly Kaplan University-Davenport)

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

This course introduces students to the procedures to decipher tax information on an individual federal tax basis. Basic concepts in federal income taxation are explored, including gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, and credits. Introductory tax concepts including cash and accrual methods, like-kind exchanges, and passive loss rules are covered. Additionally, students will familiarize themselves with a tax software package and will explore the tax software's use in generating a tax return.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Experiential

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Institution Website:

www.purdueglobal.edu/campus-locations/midwest/

Phone Number:

(866) 527-5268

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