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Tax Research and Writing Certificate
Advance your tax career with USF’s Tax Research and Writing Certificate. With USF’s stand-alone certificate, working professionals from across the field of taxation will hone critical thinking skills, develop knowledge of cutting-edge tax research tools, and effectively communicate complex legal concepts.
The Tax Research and Writing Certificate is designed with you in mind. Courses are offered online, asynchronously, so that you study at your own pace, on your own schedule. Students in the program work in the field of taxation, as accountants, tax lawyers, and managers.
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Application Deadlines:
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Fall: June 1
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Official transcript
- One-page essay on your interest in the program
- Academic or professional letter of recommendation
- Application fee: $60
Program Overview and Requirements
Students in the Tax Research & Writing Certificate program are working professionals. The Certificate can be completed in three successive semesters and students may begin the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Each semester runs for seven weeks and students must earn five units total in the following courses:
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About Our Coursework
Besides exposing students to relevant research services and authorities, the focus of the Taxation Research course is the development of an accurate research process through the completion of realistic research assignments.
After finishing the Tax Research course, students complete two Tax Writing courses. The first, Tax Writing I, focuses on tax analysis and writing. Through research projects and the preparation of memoranda, students learn to analyze tax issues and then prepare written materials that support their position. The second writing course, Tax Writing II, builds upon the analytical and writing skills developed in Tax Writing I. In Tax Writing II, students prepare written tax materials such as memoranda, IRS letters, protest letters, and requests for IRS private letter rulings.
Courses are graded on a credit/ no credit basis and grades generally are determined based on the research and writing projects, as well as quizzes and other assignments. Typically, students complete three writing projects in both Tax Writing I and Tax Writing II, for six total supervised writing projects.
Faculty
Expert faculty are ready to guide and mentor you as you gain an in-depth understanding of tax technical writing and research.
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