Specializations in Tax
Non-Degree Tax Micro-Credentials
For 40 years, the Graduate Tax Program at the University of Denver has been providing comprehensive training in tax law to lawyers and accountants through its LLM and Master of Taxation degrees. Now, with four distinct digital Badges, lawyers and accountants can gain expertise in specific tax fields without embarking on a full degree pathway. Successful earners of one or more Badges have the option of applying for the LLM or Master of Taxation degree and applying credits for one Badge to that degree if they pursue a full graduate degree.
Corporate Taxation
The Corporate Taxation Badge equips lawyers and accountants to demonstrate expertise in the tax laws governing corporate taxation, allowing them to supplement their practice, enhance their reputation with employers and clients, and pursue new career pathways.
Earners of this micro-credential will have completed a total of seven (7) semester credits by taking the following three (3) courses: TAX 4002 Corporate Taxation (3 credits); TAX 4065 Taxation of Corporate Reorgs & Divisions (2 credits); and TAX 4550 Consolidated Returns (2 credits). Overall GPA for all courses must be 3.0 or higher to earn this Badge. Apply Now
Estate Planning
Earning a Badge focusing on Estate Planning provides lawyers and accountants the ability to develop proficiency in the tax laws related to estate planning and income taxation, enabling them to broaden their practice and support the needs of new clients.
Earners of this micro-credential will have completed a total of six (6) semester credits by taking the following three (3) courses: TAX 4025 Estate and Gift Taxation (2 credits); TAX 4225 Estate Planning (2 credits); and TAX 4125 Fiduciary Income Taxation (2 credits). Overall GPA for all courses must be 3.0 or higher to earn this Badge. Apply Now
Pass-Through Entities
The Pass-Through Entities Badge focuses on corporate, partnership and S corp taxation. Both lawyers and accountants can benefit from this specialization by gaining an in-depth understanding of compliance management and partnership business entities.
Earners of this micro-credential will have completed a total of eight (8) semester credits by taking the following three (3) courses: TAX 4002 - Corporate Taxation (3 credits); TAX 4003 Partnership Taxation (3 credits); TAX 4015 S Corporations (2 credits). Overall GPA for all courses must be 3.0 or higher to earn this Badge. Apply Now
Tax Controversy
Completing the Tax Controversy Badge enables accountants and lawyers to serve clients in matters involving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Course work focuses on research, tax procedure, and corporate taxation.
Earners of this micro-credential will have completed a total of four (4) semester credits by taking the following required courses: TAX 4004 Tax Procedure (2 credits); TAX 4005 Tax Research and Writing (2 credits). They will also have completed an additional two to three (2-3) semester credits by taking one of the following elective courses: TAX 4020: Federal Income Taxation (2 credits); TAX 4002: Corporate Taxation (3 credits); or TAX 4003 Partnership Taxation (3 credits). Overall GPA for all courses (required and elective) must be 3.0 or higher to earn this Badge. Apply Now
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Take advantage of the Graduate Tax Program's expert faculty and fully online classes to enhance your tax expertise without committing to a full degree.
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