TAX RESEARCH PAPER
The topic is listed below. Try to incorporate any applicable Code, Regulations, Revenue Rulings, and court decisions. The paper is to include a Title Page and a Bibliography at end of the paper.
The body of the paper is to be between 4 and 5 pages, not counting Title Page and Bibliography. Footnotes are to be included at the end of the paper. One inch margins at top, bottom, and each side. Use an approximate 10 or 12 pitch (12 or 10 point) type and double space the paper. Make sure the pages are numbered beginning with the body of the paper as page 1.
Place examples in the paper to demonstrate points made.
Do not include long quotations from the Code, Regulations, Revenue Rulings, or court cases. If copies of any of the preceding are important, attach them to the end of the paper and do not count the copy as part of the 4-5-page requirement.
Your research should include finding other articles written on the topic and searching through the various tax reference materials. You must use at least three separate reference sources. Your textbook does not count as a reference source.
Topic for Research Paper:
Type A, B, C, or D Reorganizations. Find information about a company that has undergone a recent reorganization (within the last 3 years). Prepare a report on this transaction, including the name of the organization involved, the type of reorganization, the value of the transaction, the reason for the reorganization, and whether it is expected to be a tax free reorganization, and why. Your paper should be 4- 5 pages in length, double spaced, excluding the title page and reference page. Proper footnotes to references are required as well.
Papers will be reviewed on content and quality of writing. Accuracy and completeness will be considered.