This course continues the study of the Internal Revenue Code as it affects partnerships, corporations (including S corporations), and estates and trusts. Basic competence in tax research, terminology, and tax calculations are emphasized. Appreciation, confidence, enthusiasm, and interest in tax topics is a hoped for outcome of students. Extensive coverage is given to reconciling book and tax income, corporate distributions, gift and estate taxes, and net operating losses. State taxes on business organizations, using the tax structure of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the basis, are also examined. 3 Credits