LAW 5901 - Clinic:Tax

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Villanova University

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Description: PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Federal Taxation (7034) 3L ONLY course for fall semester. 2L and 3L class for spring semester. The Federal Tax Clinic represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS, both adminstratively and in federal court. Students will work in teams to represent taxpayers involving examinations, administrative appeals, collection matters and cases before the United States Tax Court. In the past, students' representation has resulted in substantial taxpayer benefits, including taxpayer receipt of many thousands of dollars of tax refunds in work incentives administered through the IRS, relief from joint and several liability for victims of domestic abuse, and significant reductions in the amount of taxes due through negotiated resolutions of compromises of liabilities based upon taxpayer hardship. Because there are very few opportunities for free or low cost legal representation in federal tax matters, the work of students in the Villanova Federal Tax Clinic has often been the key difference for taxpayers attempting to prove the correctnessof the amount of tax reported on their return or their eligibility for refundable credits. The results of the efforts of the Federal Tax Clinic can have a significant impact on a taxpayer's financial condition. The class work component of the Federal Tax Clinic includes substantive review of issues common to the low income taxpayer community. Therefore, you do not need to have extensive experience with tax law to enroll in this Clinic. You will also be given the tools needed to problem solve on behalf of the client. The skill you will learn in this Clinic, as in any other Clinic, transcend the substantive law and will benefit you no matter what area of practice you choose after law school. 4.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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