15 518 - Taxes and Business Strategy

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Provides a conceptual framework for thinking about taxation. Topics include the taxation of various investments and types of compensation; retirement planning; considerations of choosing an organizational form when starting a business; the various methods of mergering, acquiring, and divesting business entities; international tax planning rules and strategies; and high wealth planning and the estate tax. Applies current debates on various tax policy options to class discussions. Intended for investment bankers and consultants who need to understand how taxes affect the structure of deals, managers and analysts who need to understand how firms strategically respond to taxes, and entrepreneurs who want to structure their businesses and finances in a tax-advantaged manner.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 15.501, 15.511, 15.515, or 15.516

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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