An introduction to the practice of US tax law with respect to the conduct by US persons of business and investment outside the US either directly or through non-US entities. This course seeks to strike a balance between the technical detail within the US tax law and the practical application of that law to typical business and investment situations. The goals of the course include: -Achieving familiarity and understanding of the provisions of US tax law relevant to "outbound" investment -Developing skill in applying these provisions of US law to practical business and investment...