Recent Developments in Computer Usage in the Teaching of Tax Courses: Report of the 1984-85 American Taxation Association Computer Usage Committee.

This report summarizes the experiences of respondents to an American Taxation Association membership survey on integrating computers into tax courses. Two principal advantages of introducing computers are identified: (1) to keep pace with developments in tax practice, and (2) to develop a tool for increasing student comprehension. Costs of introducing computers are identified and suggestions are provided for cost minimization.