Accounting Tax

Description:
The research paper should be at least 12-15 pages, double spaced, with one inch margins. See assignment on blackboard. You may select whatever topic you have an interest in and which is related in some way to the following course learning goals. The course is designed to enable you to develop an understanding of the following:

(a) The impact of tax policy on society and politics
(b) The debate over the distribution of wealth
(c) The evolution of tax models in America
(d) The relationships between taxes, spending, and budgetary considerations
(e) The principles of tax reform
(f) The impact of politics and special interest groups on policy formation


Sometimes students have a particular interest in a topic based on something they are doing at work. That is certainly acceptable. You should research your paper using the course reading materials, some of which have very
useful bibliographies; tax service materials; internet articles and other library sources. Your paper should include citations (see citations handout provided in class) and a bibliography. Be careful not to plagiarize. You know the policy, follow it.

In the first class you will receive a handout describing how to organize and outline a paper, the proper form for citations, and the grading rubric. Review those carefully.
The final paper is due in the last class. No extensions.

The grading rubric for the research paper can be found on blackboard.


As indicated in the chronology above, an abstract of your paper is due in class in week 4. See sample abstract below. It should be no longer than 250-300 words