LLM in Taxation

LLM in Taxation AT USF’S DOWNTOWN CAMPUS AND ONLINE

MARC SANTAMARIA ’15 Legal Counsel, Inversión Consultant Services “Networking is a special aspect of the USF LLM in Taxation program. Thanks to the connections I made, I’ve been able to enlarge my frm’s business network, sign new clients, and enrich my tax knowledge to better serve my clients who need help with business visas and pre-immigration tax planning.”

ADVANCE YOUR TAX CAREER The University of San Francisco LLM in Taxation program provides the inspiration and foundation you need to succeed in the complex and ever- changing feld of tax. Expert full-time and adjunct faculty members empower students with a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and underlying policies. USF will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and professional networking opportunities to reach your career goals.

Students are supported by well-connected and knowledgeable faculty and staf, who are here to help you fnd networking and job opportunities to establish your place in the tax field.

With our one-of-a-kind partnership with prominent tax consulting frm Andersen Tax, students can take courses alongside frm managers and associates, to develop and hone their skills and maximize career and networking opportunities.

The program is conveniently located at USF’s downtown campus, in the heart of San Francisco’s fnancial district, or is available fully online, allowing you the ultimate fexibility to earn your degree in a way that works for you.

WHY JOIN US? • Transfer credit available • Online courses and convenient downtown campus • Dedicated career and academic adviser • Networking and hands-on experience with tax professionals • Financial aid and merit scholarships available • Classes timed to avoid the busy tax season

EXPERT FACULTY

Our full-time and adjunct faculty are true ex leading treatises in tax law and policy and pr firms, and notable accounting firms.

DANIEL LATHROPE E.L. Wiegand Distinguished Professor in Tax; Graduate Tax Program Academic Director Professor Lathrope is a renowned scholar in taxation. He is the co-author of several casebooks on individual, corporate, and partnership taxation, a treatise on the alternative minimum tax, and a book on comparative income taxation. He previously taught in the graduate tax programs at New York University and the University of Florida, in addition to other universities.

He holds a JD from Northwestern University, and an LLM in Taxation from New York University.

ADJUNCT PROFESSORS Eric Anderson Managing Director, Andersen Tax

Suzanne Mawhinney Research Librarian, University of San Francisco

Laurence Blau Attorney, Law Offices of Laurence Blau

Peter Rock Acting Director, Field Operation (South Central), Central Practice Area, LB&I, IRS

Daniel Bryant Senior Attorney, IRS Dominic Daher Director of Internal Audit and Tax Compliance, University of San Francisco Robin Klomparens Partner, Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP

Javier Salinas Director, International Tax Services, Burr Pilger Mayer John Shafer Reference Librarian, University of San Francisco Craig Shaltes Tax Counsel III, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Taxpayers Rights Advocate Office

xperts in tax law. They are authors of ractitioners from the IRS, leading law

JOSHUA D. ROSENBERG Professor Professor Rosenberg is co-author of leading treatises on federal income tax and corporate tax, as well as co-author of casebooks on corporate tax, partnership tax, and taxation of business enterprises, and author of many scholarly tax articles. In addition, he has consulted with U.S. senators, the Senate Finance Committee, and the California Franchise Tax Board to devise, enact, and implement tax legislation and regulations. He holds a JD and LLM in Taxation from New York University, and an EdD from USF.

Russell Stanaland Principal, Stanaland and Associates Tim Treichelt Tax Counsel III, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Taxpayers Rights Advocate Office Steven Walker Attorney, Law Offices of Steven L. Walker Davis Yee Special Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS

CASSANDRA BANKS ’16 Associate at Andersen Tax; hired there upon graduation after completing an internship during her LLM program “Not only is the education top-notch in USF’s graduate tax program, but everyone in the program cares about making sure students are on the career paths they want to be on.

I loved that my employment aspirations were important to my professors, and I was impressed by how practical and immediately applicable the lessons were. It gave me that boost that I needed, and my degree propelled me into my new career at Andersen Tax.”

RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT CURRICULUM Recognizing the importance of giving students a solid foundation in theory and skills, instruction at USF emphasizes participation, dialogue, and practical experience.

COURSES AT A GLANCE FOREIGN TAXATION I & II

An analysis of the jurisdiction of the U.S. to international transactions, taxation of non-resident aliens, foreign corporation provisions, the foreign tax credit, and the structuring of overseas ventures.

ADVANCED ESTATE PLANNING

An examination of various aspects of estate planning strategies, focusing on related tax issues, the new law, and the paradigm shift between transfer taxes and income taxes, with California taxation in mind.

TAX APPEALS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

An opportunity for practical skills training while assisting low-income taxpayers in certain disputes before the California Board of Equalization, including drafting briefs and representing clients in negotiations with the Franchise Tax Board.

REQUIRED COURSES INCLUDE:

CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES:

Federal Tax Accounting and Tax Timing Issues

International Taxation: • Foreign Tax I • Foreign Tax II • Transfer Pricing Wealth Transfer: • Advanced Estate Planning • Estate & Gift Taxation • Income Tax of Trust & Estates • Nonprofit Taxation Business Taxation: • Bankruptcy Taxation • Real Estate Taxation • Taxation of Intellectual Property

Federal Tax Procedure/ Professional Responsibility Federal Taxation of Property Dispositions Graduate Corporate Taxation Graduate Partnership Taxation Tax Research

OTHER ELECTIVES INCLUDE: Accounting for Lawyers Federal Tax Crimes and Penalties State and Local Taxation Tax Appeals Assistance Program Tax Moot Court Tax Policy

APPLY NOW Both full- and part-time options are available. Up to 12 tax course credits from an accredited school are transferable.

ROLLING ADMISSIONS DEADLINES FOR FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER APPLY ONLINE: www.usfca.edu/law/llm/taxation For more information, please contact: taxlaw@usfca.edu 415.422.2801

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