ACCT 400 - Tax Internship

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

This course is designed to train the students to provide a community service of free tax assistance with a basic return to elderly, low-income, disabled and others within the student population. Students will establish and operate a VITA program in the college community. This involves securing community sites, scheduling volunteers, arranging publicity, securing necessary tax forms and supplies, coordinating the efforts with the local IRS VITA coordinator, and providing tax assistance. These responsibilities will be delegated among those participating in the course. Students are required to pass an IRS exam, volunteer 40 hours during the semester for tax preparation and complete papers summarizing their experience in the course. Prerequisite: Taxation (ACCT211) or Permission of Instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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