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Class number:
2336
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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: 18 |
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Available seats: 1 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: W: 1:30PM-4:10PM, CT - 210 |
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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. Limit to 5 seniors. |
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 a VITA site near campus. An enhanced version of this class fulfills the PBPL Internship Requirement. |