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Hoops Institute of Taxation Research & Policy

FORMATION OF THE HOOPS TAX INSTITUTE

The Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy was formulated through a generous planned gift from Howard D. and B. Phyllis Hoops.  The purposes of the Institute were specified in a gift use agreement signed by Mr. and Mrs. Hoops on February 22, 2012. Professor Jeffrey Gramlich was hired, and the institute began operations in the fall of 2014.

The Institute is affiliated with and housed within the Department of Accounting.

Centers

Institute Location
Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy
PO Box 644729
Todd Hall, Room 237K
Pullman, WA 99164-4729

Mission

The mission of the Hoops Tax Institute is to develop and disseminate tax knowledge primarily for the benefit of students, tax practitioners, policy makers and academics in the Washington State University community, the Pacific Northwest region, the United States and the world.
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Values and Theme

The values of the Hoops Tax Institute are knowledge, respect and transparency. Based on the vision set forth by the Institute’s benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Hoops, and building on the strengths of our faculty, the primary theme of the Hoops Tax Institute is ethics and corporate transparency, with an emphasis on issues related to taxes.
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Activities

  • Research: Integrating students, faculty, and industry practitioners in policy exploration
  • Discussion: Academic symposia, workshops, and seminars with top researchers and experts in the field of taxation.
  • Endowed chair: Supporting an internationally recognized researcher in the field of taxation, exploring the purposes and functions of taxation in society
  • Taxation emphasis in the accounting doctoral program:Address a critical shortage of qualified accounting faculty nationwide.
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START YOUR PH.D. IN ACCOUNTING WITH A FOCUS ON TAX RESEARCH

Graduate fellowship available from the Hoops Institue of Taxation Research and Policy

The Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy and the Carson College of Business Department of Accounting in Pullman invite exceptionally qualified individuals to apply for admission to the Ph.D. program in accounting to study tax policy. An accepted candidate will be eligible to apply for both a Hoops Graduate Fellowship in Accounting and a graduate assistantship from the Carson College of Business and Washington State University.

Doctoral Study of Tax Policy Information

Qualified candidates will demonstrate previous tax education, multiple years of professional tax experience, and an interest in pursuing a career in academic tax research.

A WSU Carson College graduate assistantship includes a tuition waiver and a stipend, and this will be supplemented with special support to be provided by the endowment of the Howard D. and B. Phyllis Hoops Graduate Fellowships in Accounting.

Total annual compensation during the course of a typical four-year Ph.D. program will likely be in the $25,000-$30,000 range, assuming consistent degree progress and satisfactory work required by the terms of the assistantship (approximately 20 hours per week).

Provide a detailed statement concerning your interest in and commitment to pursuing an academic career focused on studying tax issues. Be sure to explore the requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Contact

Jeff Gramlich

Professor, Director of the Hoops Institute of Taxation Policy and Research, and Howard D. and B. Phyllis Hoops Endowed Chair

Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy

509-335-5358 jeff.gramlich@wsu.edu

Contact

Jeff Gramlich

Professor, Director of the Hoops Institute of Taxation Policy and Research, and Howard D. and B. Phyllis Hoops Endowed Chair

Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy

509-335-5358 jeff.gramlich@wsu.edu
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