The Clemson Tax School offers workshops and training to South Carolina residents on the following topics: Income Tax, Farm Tax, Timber Tax, and other special topics. The Clemson Tax School has provided tax education for South Carolina's tax professionals for over 60 years.
Clemson University Tax School is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
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 Fall of 2026. 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.
Estates and Trusts: Beginner Course
This course provides tax professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, fiduciary, and tax-related responsibilities of administering estates and trusts. Participants will explore the executor / trustees role from initial appointment through final distribution, with emphasis on federal tax compliance, accounting, and risk mitigation. Learners will gain actionable insights into probate, filing returns, managing estate assets, handling debts and distributions, and navigating IRS procedures. Learn more about Clemson's Estates and Trusts: Beginner Course.
1040 Business Fundamentals Course
Participants will learn how to accurately report self-employment income and income from pass-through entities on Form 1040. The course covers Schedule C, Schedule E, and essential forms such as 7203 and 7217 to ensure accurate tax preparation for clients with business activity. Learn more about Clemson's 1040 Business Fundamentals Course.
South Carolina Agricultural Sales Tax Seminar
The South Carolina Agricultural Sales Tax Course is a 2-credit hour program that is offered via live webinar on October 21st, 2025. This course is designed for farmers, agribusinesses, accountants, lawyers, and tax professionals. Learn more about South Carolina Agricultural Sales Tax Seminar.
Meet The Team
Dr. Adam J. Kantrovich
Director, Tax School
Extension Associate Professor
Clemson University
Phone: 803-699-3176
Email: akantro@clemson.edu
Adam's Biography
Mandy Smith
Administrative Support
Tax School
Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Phone:864-656-1625
Email: abs4@clemson.edu
Mandy's Biography
Kevin Burkett, CPA
Assistant Director,
Tax School
Extension Associate
Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Phone: 540-239-4602
Email: kburke5@clemson.edu
Kevin's Biography
General Inquiries
Phone: (864) 656-1625
Email: tax@clemson.edu
Course Instructors
Course Instructors are contracted from the IRS, South Carolina Department of Revenue, and CPA professional firms. Under IRS and NASBA guidelines for Continuing Education Providers, instructors are listed within the Courses they teach.
