Online Individual Taxation Graduate Certificate
The University of Cincinnati’s Graduate Certificate in Taxation – Individual Tax provides you with focused training and comprehensive instruction regarding many facets of individual tax principles. This program will equip you with extensive knowledge in the area of federal income taxation as it relates to individuals.
Individual Taxation Graduate Certificate Highlights
High Quality Education
Coursework for the Individual Tax certificate program may be used to satisfy the degree requirements for the MS in Taxation. Coursework may also be applicable towards completion of required hours for the CPA exam. The Individual Tax online certificate program is also a focused alternative to providing high quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
- Instruction from a faculty that includes cutting-edge tax experts, CPAs, lawyers, academics and professionals with Fortune 500 and international accounting experience
- Knowledge of federal income taxation as it relates to property transactions, minimum tax, investment interest expense limitations, charitable contributions, property settlements, and tax shelters
- Transferable credits that may be used to satisfy degree requirements for the MS in Taxation or MBA with an Individual Taxation Concentration if a student decides to apply for the full degree program
Flexibility
- 100% online
- Only 12 credit hours
- Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Applicants must meet all the required criteria listed below in order to enroll in the University of Cincinnati Online’s Individual Taxation Graduate Certificate.
Prerequisites
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees are waived for Summer 2026 applications submitted by March 1st, 2026
- Application fees are waived for Fall 2026 applications submitted by July 1st, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
One letter of recommendation is needed for the Certificate program. Please provide the name, mailing address and email address of your recommender.
Goal statement that clearly states how this program will benefit you and further your career.
Current resume or CV.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 1, 2026 July 1, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
- The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.
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