The Bookstein Institute, founded as the result of a $1 million endowment from Harvey and Harriet Bookstein, supports the Department's MS in Taxation Program and operates both the Tax Clinic and the new Tax Development Journal. The Clinic works with low-income taxpayers who have issues with the IRS.

The Ernst & Young Center for Careers, funded by a $500,000 grant from E & Y's University Foundation, focuses on career advancement for both accounting and information systems students.

The VITA (or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program, supported by a gift from Wayne and Roberta Colmer, prepares tax returns for low income taxpayers during the normal income tax season.