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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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About the Course

This course is the first course in a five-course US Federal Tax Specialization. It covers and focuses on the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to individuals, employees, and sole proprietors. Key concepts covered include gross income and items that are statutorily included or excluded in it, personal and business expenses that qualify as tax deductions, and the differing tax treatments for employees versus self-employed taxpayers. Unlike many other introductory courses in tax and as part of this course’s comprehensive wrap-up, learners will be provided with practical and tangible experience reporting both income and expenses on the main individual tax return used in the US, Form 1040. If you have enjoyed this course, consider enrolling in our online graduate Accounting program. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, consistently ranked as one of the nation's top three accounting programs, now offers a master’s in accounting at a very affordable tuition rate and is completely online. The iMSA is a full Master of Accountancy program and students graduate with an MS that is highly recognized. Try an open course or two, then apply for admission into the credit-bearing version as you may be eligible to take credit-bearing courses during the application process. If you are missing any prerequisites for the full degree, you can complete Coursera courses to demonstrate readiness and strengthen your application for the iMSA. For more information on this exciting iMSA online program, refer to this link: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imsa ...

Top reviews

TR

Apr 12, 2020

This was a great introduction into Federal Taxation. It gave excellent examples of all of the components that go into a 1040 tax prep. I loved the course and I feel the professors did an amazing job.

SM

Feb 15, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The presenters were very thorough and detailed. the examples given were very simple and understandable.

i look forward to continuing on this Taxation journey

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By Rekha P

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Dec 8, 2021

Thanks.

By carlos a c r

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Dec 10, 2018

Great.

By Amha k

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Dec 20, 2021

great

By Rumman R

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Aug 30, 2021

great

By Hernan L

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Dec 28, 2020

Great

By Tamal B

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Jul 29, 2024

good

By Philip D

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Oct 10, 2019

good

By Jason C

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Jun 15, 2020

If you look through the discussion forum, it is pointed out that there are inconsistencies between some quiz questions and the presented information. Further, I'd note the quizzes relies on a fair number of "gotcha" questions with difficult wording that really tested if you were paying attention to the question rather than your comprehension of the knowledge. Be prepared to use screenshots of problem solutions in the application lectures as they are not in the slides (unlike the prior two courses in the specialization).

By Roberta R

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Jun 25, 2023

This course provided me with a very solid understanding of the subject and, as a result, I now feel I can attempt to file my own taxes - which is not what I would have done before taking this course. The instructors are brilliant and manage to convey somewhat convoluted rules in a clear succinct manner.

By Haifeng X

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Mar 10, 2022

the most practial part comes in Week 8 where you apply what you have learnt into pracitce. However, previous parts are too long and sometimes distract me from concentrating on learning concepts. We could either cut some part or make videos shorter by extending sections 1.1-1.7 to 1.1-1.20.

By Jason R

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Nov 19, 2020

Great content and really learned a lot. Would have liked some more examples or formulas to use and print out to keep handy, especially in doing some of the AGI floors. but otherwise, great!

By PUNEET

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Jul 13, 2020

quite detailed and informative. it would be great if it was structured a bit better to avoid confusions between deductions for AGI and from in terms of BUSINESS and INDIVIDUAL

By Michelle K

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Jan 18, 2020

Great overview of 1040 preparation. My primary purpose for taking the course was learning the details of, and computing the AMT. I am disappointed this was not covered.

By Kumar, R

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Jan 2, 2020

Thank you so much for the information and session on US Tax Fed Tax . Its a great learning platform for everyone who opt the course through Coursera! Thanks again.

By Jane D

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Mar 26, 2023

Videos could be better but knowledge appllied is terrific...I learned so much with the final project!

By tamer h

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Oct 12, 2019

the course is very good and useful but needs more problems and questions to practice what we learned

By Sam K

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Aug 29, 2018

The course is good introduction for US Federal Tax.

By MOHAN G V

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Oct 20, 2024

good

By Donna S

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Jun 18, 2021

OK but not current.

By Piyaa S

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Oct 19, 2024

where is my certificate