Undergraduate CUR-BLW40-2019

Australian Tax Law Cases

Add to your knowledge of Australian tax laws and policies. Examine cases and rulings involving income from property, business and labour. Explore capital gains, deductions, and trading stock. Understand constitutional issues. Probe tax evasion.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain the historical development of the Australian Tax System including recent Australian Taxation Reforms
identify and apply the tax policy principles for evaluating a tax measure
research and critically analyse a current issue in taxation
explain a constitutional barrier to the levy of taxation in Australia
apply taxation law and case studies to situations involving; income from labour, business and property, capital gains, allowable deductions, tax accounting and trading stock.

Topics covered

- Foundations of Tax Reform in Australia
- Constitutional Issues
- Income from Labour
- Business Income
- Income from Property
- Capital Gains Tax
- Allowable Deductions
- Tax Avoidance and Evasion
- Trading Stock
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Audio/Video conferencing
- Print materials
  - Study guide
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Quizzes
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-BLW32-Introduction to Australian Tax Law
and
CUR-BLW38-Special Topics in Australian Tax Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject will enhance the student's knowledge of tax law and policy in Australia. The subject examines a combination of the examination of relevant cases and rulings, and students will develop a practical analysis of tax policy issues.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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Assessments

Oral Presentation (15%)
Problem Based Assignment (35%)
Final Examination (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Income Taxation: Commentary and Materials, 8th ed.

Graeme Cooper et al

Required

Australian Taxation Law Cases 2019

Thomson Reuters

Recommended Only

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