Clemson Tax School

Income Tax Course

The annual Clemson University Income Tax Course is an 18-credit hour program that is offered both in-person and online via a live webinar on six different dates in November and December. Participants can elect to register for a 2-day program with 9 credit hours on each day or for a 3-day program with 6 credit hours on each day. This Course combines lecture and example problems from LGUTEF's National Income Tax Workbook, as well as discussion and questions and answers. Participants receive printed materials as well as the Powerpoint slides from instructors. This Course is appropriate for all levels of experience, no advanced preparations are required, and there are no prerequisites. Learn more about Clemson's Income Tax Course.

Timber Tax Course

The annual Clemson University Timber Tax Course is a 4-credit hour program that is offered online via a live webinar during the Spring of 2027. This Course combines lecture, example problems, discussion, and questions and answers on timber and natural resource tax issues, including new law changes that affect woodland property and timber management. Participants receive Powerpoint slides specifically developed from instructors. This Course is appropriate for all levels of experience, no advanced preparations are required, and there are no prerequisites. Learn more about Clemson's Timber Tax Course.

Business Valuations Course

This course introduces concepts, methods, and tools used to estimate the value of a business and how that can impact tax calculations. Participants will learn how to analyze financial statements, identify key drivers of value, normalize financial information, assess risk, and apply the three primary valuation approaches: asset-based, market-based, and income-based methods. The course examines the role of business valuation in federal taxation. Topics include valuations prepared for estate and gift tax purposes, business succession planning, charitable contributions, transactions between related parties, and other tax-related events in which fair market value may be required. Participants will be introduced to federal tax valuation standards, the concept of fair market value, documentation expectations, valuation dates, and the importance of using supportable assumptions, appropriate methods, and reliable market data. Learn more about Clemson's Business Valuations Course.

Fundamentals of 1040 Course

This course focuses on the fundamentals of individual tax preparation. Participants will learn the essentials of Form 1040, including filing requirements, income reporting, and deductions. With a theoretical and practical study of Form 1040, and certain accompanying schedules, this course provides critical discussion of tax preparation. Additionally, preparer due diligence requirements, responsibilities and obligations will be covered. At the end, attendees will have a solid understanding of the foundation of personal tax returns. guiding participants into the complexities of legislative updates impacting filers will be covered. This course is designed for practitioners in their first through fifth years of practice. Learn more about Clemson's Fundamentals of 1040 Course.

South Carolina Tax Reform Course

This course provides an overview of South Carolina legislative changes that affect 2026 income tax returns. Participants will review the state’s decoupling from federal deductions, changes to the state’s income tax brackets, and the new South Carolina Income Adjusted Deduction. Participants will leave this course better prepared to complete 2026 South Carolina Individual Income Tax returns and to help their clients plan for the impacts of tax reform. Learn more about South Carolina Tax Reform Course.