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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...
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    Feb 15, 2020

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    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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    Sep 5, 2018

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    Completed on September 5, 2018 - excellent introduction course that can lead to a Coursera Certificate titled "U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization" sponsored by the University of Illinois.

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    Aug 1, 2020

    I have fear from learning taxation, but after taking Federal Taxation that fear has gone. I am thankful.

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    Feb 25, 2021

    Very good instructors & great test materials. Very practical course. Exactly what i was looking for.

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    Jan 1, 2022

    Great course, excellent instructors, relatively easy to follow, current and relevant information.

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    Dec 27, 2019

    Excelente curso, recomendo a todos que queiram entender a tributação americana da pessoa física.

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    Apr 21, 2024

    Great course to learn about US Personal Taxes. Simple lessons with a lot of value and insight.

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    Mar 13, 2021

    Highly educative and informative. Broke down the course into understandable bits and pieces.

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    May 26, 2020

    The information you learn is really valuable and would help you in the future. Is Amazing!!

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    Sep 12, 2024

    It is an excellent course and teaching method. A great opportunity to improve your career.

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    Sep 1, 2024

    thorough course that taught me what I need to know! Good quality videos and materials

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    Jan 29, 2025

    Got learn a lot about American taxation system and especially about the deductions.

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    Jun 3, 2023

    The course is well-versed in providing all the necessary knowledge within the scope

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    Mar 6, 2020

    Excellent course, very easy to understand, also you can study on your own schedule.

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    Jan 11, 2021

    good to have these kind of course in our places it self online it is very use full

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    Mar 17, 2019

    Comprehensive and insightful course. I love the videos and accompanying materials.

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    Mar 2, 2020

    Very interesting and knowledgeable course. one can update as per US taxation law.

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    Sep 12, 2023

    The professors are excellent. The course is thorough and very well organized.

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    Aug 31, 2020

    Great course. Thanks to Both Instructors Matthew Hutchens and Petro Lisowsky.

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    Aug 28, 2018

    Great course but I'm not sure how that will apply to the new taxation in 2018

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    Apr 21, 2020

    Was fantastic, and every quiz after each lesson, was a great idea. Thanks

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    Mar 10, 2019

    Was excellent to me been in this course, i learned a lot about US taxation

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    May 28, 2020

    Thank you so much, great course and I really recommend it to my friends.

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    Sep 2, 2020

    Excellent course. Very comprehensive. Clear explanations and examples.

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    Jan 3, 2019

    Very informative, understandable and very current lessons learnt.

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