TAX CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
For qualified tax professionals who want to hone and expand their skills in a specific area, the Villanova Graduate Tax Program offers a comprehensive and specialized Estate Planning Certificate, Employee Benefits Certificate, State and Local Taxation Certificate, or our new International Tax Certificate coming this Fall.
Villanova’s tax law certificate program can be completed in-person or online, either in conjunction with the Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) or Master of Taxation (MT) degree, or as a stand-alone certificate program. These on-campus or online law certificates follow a flexible schedule and are designed for working professionals, including both lawyers and non-lawyers.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL TAX CERTIFICATE:
NEXT START DATE FALL 2025
Villanova’s International Tax Certificate is designed to dive into the comprehensive landscape of international taxation, providing professionals with a deep understanding of key concepts and regulations shaping the global tax environment. Focused on crucial aspects such as the taxation of inbound and outbound transactions, transfer pricing, intangible property, documentation requirements, and the U.S. penalty regime, this program aims to provide participants with the necessary expertise to navigate complex international tax planning.
Required Courses:
- LTX 4047 - International Tax I - Inbound Transactions
- LTX 7032 - International Tax II - Outbound Transactions
- LTX 4051 - Transfer Pricing
- LTX 4053 - Advanced Issues in International Tax
- LTX 4055 - International Mergers and Acquisitions
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CERTIFICATE:
With the Employee Benefits certification, you’ll explore the complex network of legislation and regulation that governs different employer-provided benefits. Our Graduate Tax Program coursework is taught from the practitioner’s perspective and offers a foundation in both the tax and non-tax aspects of this field.
Required Courses:
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ESTATE PLANNING CERTIFICATE:
With a certificate in Estate Planning, you gain the ability to resolve complex issues in wealth management and succession planning. The Villanova Graduate Tax Program offers advanced estate planning courses in wealth transfer taxes, fiduciary income taxes, rules governing charitable gifts and more so you can assist clients in developing strategies to better manage their assets. You can earn your estate planning certificate online, on campus or a combination of both.
Required Courses:
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STATE AND LOCAL TAX CERTIFICATE:
The State and Local Tax (SALT) certificate program guides you through the increasingly complex array of state and local taxation that affect today’s businesses. Through a robust and practical program of study, you will develop your ability to create solutions for businesses that further your organization’s objectives while complying with state and local taxation laws.
Required Courses:
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TAX CERTIFICATE FAQs
“A certificate can help a student really focus and get a very high level of knowledge in a short amount of time that they can't get at the same pace anywhere else. Gaining this experience on the job would be hard because students are not going to get exposure to the volume of issues that we cover at Villanova."
Michael Semes, Professor of Practice
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