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Tax Law Requirements & Curriculum
The Registrar's Office must be informed of your intention to pursue the Tax Concentration.
Requirement 1
- Students must complete all of the required courses. For scheduling purposes, please note that Federal Income Taxation is a prerequisite to Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders and Taxation of Partnerships and S Corporations, and Taxation of Real Estate Transactions. Wills and Trusts must be completed before, or concurrently with, Estate & Gift Tax/Estate Planning.
Requirement 2
- In addition to the required courses, students must complete one course from the electives list. With the approval of the Director of the Tax Concentration, a business course not listed under non-tax electives may be substituted, if the course is two or more units.
Required Courses (complete all)
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Estate & Gift Tax/Estate Planning | 3 |
| Federal Income Taxation | 3 |
| Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders | 3 |
| Taxation of Partnerships and S Corporations | 3 |
Elective Courses (complete at least one)
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| State & Local Taxation | 2 |
| Taxation of Real Estate Transactions | 3 |
| Tax Field Placement | 3 |
| U.S. Taxation of International Transactions | 3 |
Questions?
Contact Christine Manolakas, Director of the Tax Law Concentration
Email | 916.739.7110
