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Class number:
3177
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Title: Tax Pol & Inequality in Htfd |
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Department: Public Policy & Law |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 19 |
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Current enrollment: 20 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 |
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End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: T: 6:30PM-9:00PM, MC - 307 |
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Instructor(s): Laws, Serena |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences & Wellness |
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Note: 10 seats reserved for PBPL majors. |
Course Description:
In this course students will learn about U.S. tax policy and apply their knowledge by preparing taxes for Hartford residents at Trinity's VITA Tax Clinic. Tax policy in the United States is a key site of government redistribution-a place where economic inequality can be mitigated or reinforced. This course explores central elements of tax policy with an emphasis on the politics and policies that led to the growth of social tax expenditures, including refundable tax credits. Students will receive training to become IRS certified tax preparers, and each student will prepare taxes for a regular shift at the Trinity VITA Tax Clinic, located near campus at Trinfo Café. An enhanced version of this class can fulfill the PBPL Internship Requirement. |