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About the Course

NOTE: Course Update Coming Soon! We’re currently updating this course to reflect major changes to U.S. tax law made by the 2025 legislation commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. An updated version of the course will launch in early 2026, with revised lessons, examples, and explanations that align with the new law. In the meantime, please note that some content may reflect pre-2025 rules. 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

PP

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

KR

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.

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By Jeff S

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Jul 23, 2022

Clear, Logical, and concies. Excellent Professors. Perfect use of examples. I highly recommend this course.

By Alicia

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Sep 24, 2020

Comprehensive, Concise course on All-You-Need-To-Know about the basics and fundamental concepts on Taxation.

By Mailene B

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Oct 11, 2022

The lessons and quizzes were very helpful and useful, especially the week 8 tax preparation practice/quiz.

By Cloy R

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May 13, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and was able to master a concept that I had struggled with in the past.

By Anjali B

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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.

By Mika K

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Feb 25, 2021

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

By LEVENT A

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Jan 1, 2022

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

By Vitor N P D

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Dec 27, 2019

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

By David C

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Apr 21, 2024

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

By Dipo A

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Mar 13, 2021

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

By Brenda T

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May 26, 2020

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

By Letícia M

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Sep 12, 2024

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

By sam l

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Sep 1, 2024

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

By Muqarrab Q

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Jun 3, 2023

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

By Maria A H

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Mar 6, 2020

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

By Johry L

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Oct 31, 2025

Worth attending course to grasp deep knowledge of Federal taxation for Individuals

By KIRAN A

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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

By NGUYEN T H A

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Mar 17, 2019

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

By Sandeep K S

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Mar 2, 2020

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

By John D

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Sep 12, 2023

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

By rekha s

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Aug 31, 2020

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

By Guy G

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Aug 28, 2018

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

By Leandro Q

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Apr 21, 2020

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