LAW 536 - Tax Clinic

Students will (1) represent low-income taxpayers in resolving their post-filing tax controversies with the IRS; (2) provide outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language on their rights and responsibilities as U.S. taxpayers; and (3) engage in tax and administrative policy advocacy. The classroom component will include instruction in client interviewing skills, tax procedure, and selected tax policy topics of relevance to low-income taxpayers. Permission of the instructor is required; limited enrollment. A student enrolled in this course may not simultaneously participate in another clinical or externship program. This is a two-semester course. (This course will satisfy the actual practice graduation requirement). Credits: 10 (five in the fall, five in the spring). Birkhoff Prerequisite: LAW 293 - Federal Income Taxation of Individuals.