BUS 718 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course includes participation in the IRS sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, giving students an opportunity to provide free tax service to clients in need, generally low-income, handicapped, and/or the elderly. The course will challenge the student to develop a philosophy on what constitutes a just and compassionate tax system and to understand what the social goals are for a tax system. 50 volunteer hours through VITA are required to earn 2 credits; 100 volunteer hours through VITA are required to earn 3 credits. Cross-listed BUS 308

Prerequisite(s): BUS 717.