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The University of San Francisco LLM in Taxation program provides the inspiration and foundation you need to succeed in the complex and ever-changing fi eld of tax. Expert full-time and adjunct faculty members empower students with a comprehen- sive 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 sta� , who are here to help you fi nd networking and job opportunities to establish your place in the tax field.
With our one-of-a-kind partnership with prominent accounting fi rm Andersen Tax, students can take courses alongside fi rm 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 fi nancial district, and is designed for working professionals to easily participate. Online courses are also offered, allowing students the ultimate flexibility to earn their degree in a way that works for them.
WHY JOIN US?• Expert full-time and adjunct faculty• Personalized attention and small class size • Dedicated career and academic adviser • Hands-on experience• Networking with established tax professionals• Convenient downtown location and class times • Online courses• Financial aid and merit scholarships available
LAUNCH YOUR SUCCESSFUL TAX CAREERSEAN G. DUGAN ’15Associate, Andersen Tax
“USF’s LLM in Taxation accelerated my desirability in the job market and helped me start a promising career in tax. Additionally, because the program was so small, I not only made lifelong career connections, but lifelong friends as well.”
DANIEL LATHROPEE.L. Wiegand Distinguished Professor in Tax; LLM in Taxation 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.
JOSHUA D. ROSENBERGProfessor
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.
ADJUNCT PROFESSORSEric AndersonManaging Director, Andersen Tax
Laurence BlauAttorney, Law Offices of Laurence Blau
Dominic DaherDirector of Internal Audit and Tax Compliance, University of San Francisco
James EllisOf Counsel, Sideman & Bancroft LLP
Robin KlomparensPartner, Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP
MARC SANTAMARIA ’15Legal 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 firm’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.”
Michael LarkinTax Counsel, California State Board of Equalization’s Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate O� ce
James LowyFormer Principal, Joint Ventures and Partnership Tax Consulting Group of the National Tax Department, Ernst & Young LLP
Suzanne MawhinneyResearch Librarian, University of San Francisco
Eva McComasCounsel, Miller Chevalier
Javier SalinasDirector, International Tax Services, Burr Pilger Mayer
Craig ShaltesTax Counsel III, California State Board of Equalization’s Taxpayers Rights Advocate Office
Russell StanalandPrincipal, Stanaland and Associates
Patrick StodelDirector of International Tax Planning,McKesson Corporation
Tim TreicheltSenior Tax Counsel, California State Board of Equalization
Steven WalkerAttorney, Law Offices of Steven L. Walker
Davis YeeSpecial Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS
EXPERT FACULTY
Our full-time and adjunct faculty are true experts in tax law. They are authors of leading treatises in tax law and policy and practitioners from the IRS, leading law firms, and notable accounting firms.
APPLY NOW
Both full- and part-time options are available. Up to 12 JD tax course credits from an ABA-accredited law school are transferable, allowing the program to be completed in as little as one semester.
Corporate TaxationFederal Tax Accounting and Tax Timing IssuesFederal Tax Procedure/Professional ResponsibilityFederal Taxation of Property DispositionsPartnership TaxationTax Research
Accounting for LawyersAdvanced Corporate TaxationCalifornia State and Local TaxationEstate and Gift TaxationEstate PlanningForeign Taxation I & IIIncome Tax of Trusts and EstatesNonprofit Taxation
Qualified and Non-qualified Compensation IssuesState and Local TaxationTax Appeals Assistance ProgramTax Fraud, Crimes, and InvestigationsTax Moot CourtTax Policy
CORE COURSES INCLUDE: ELECTIVE COURSES INCLUDE:
For more information, please contact:Natascha Fastabend, [email protected]
APPLY ONLINE: www.usfca.edu/law/llm/taxation
PRIORITY DEADLINES:
FALL SEMESTER: April 1
SPRING SEMESTER: November 1
SUMMER SEMESTER: March 1
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COURSES AT A GLANCETAX FRAUD, CRIMES, AND INVESTIGATIONS
A practical and solution-oriented course designed to cover from beginning to end the investigation, prosecution, and defense of federal tax cases.
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.
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.
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.
CHANGE THE WORLD FROM HERE
ALUMNI EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION FROM THE LLM IN TAXATION
PROGRAM IN MAY 2015
90% RANKED THE THIRD MOST DIVERSE LAW STUDENT BODY IN THE NATION BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
82% ALUMNI LIVING IN CALIFORNIA
3rd
UNIQUE AFFILIATION WITH ANDERSEN TAXUNIQUE AFFILIATION WITH ANDERSEN TAX1
FIRST PLACE WINNER IN ABA LAW STUDENT TAX CHALLENGE
1st
360and growing
ALUMNI PARTICIPATING IN THE USF SCHOOL OF LAW LINKEDIN MENTOR PROGRAM SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2012 (AS OF APRIL 2015)
BY THE NUMBERS