Undergraduate CUR-BLW38-2021
Indirect, State and Employment Taxes
Get to know Australian tax laws—from Commonwealth through to State taxation systems. Apply your research skills to probe legislative issues around primary production and substantiation and cars. Get practical and calculate taxes including stamp duty.
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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
Study terms
- 31 May 2021
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13
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13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- research and identify the applicable taxation legislation from both Commonwealth and State taxation systems apply relevant legislation to practical and theoretical situations
- calculate the tax payable in respect to Tax, Stamp Duty, Land Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax and Pay-roll Tax
- identify and calculate the taxation of Termination Payments for a taxpayer who is resigning from employment
- explain and apply taxation legislation for Primary Production taxpayers
- discuss the substantiation provisions of the Income Tax Assessment Act and demonstrate the application to situations including motor vehicle expenses.
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- Primary Production
- Substantiation and Cars
- Advanced CGT Topics
- Superannuation and Termination Payments
- Fringe Benefits Tax
- Payroll Tax
- Land Tax
- Duties Tax
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
CUR-BLW32-Introduction to Australian Tax Law ;
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject was previously known as Special Topics in Australian Tax Law.
The primary aim of this subject is to introduce students to both State and Commonwealth tax laws. The subject introduces both legislative issues as well as requires students to make practical calculations. The subject will involve both research and practical skills application.
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- Essay (25%)
- Mid-semester test (25%)
- Remote Invigilated Take Home Examination (50%)
Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21)
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