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Introduction to Australian Tax Law

Undergraduate | CUR-BLW32 | 2024

Jump inside the Australian tax system and get to know the legislation. Study up on capital gains tax, income tax and goods and services tax. Work out the taxable income for a company. Develop an understanding of how partnerships and trusts work.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Enrol by
18 Aug 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
26 Aug 2024

Price from

$2,040

Upfront cost

$0

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Introduction to Australian Tax Law

About this subject

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

    1. interpret the Australian and International Tax Systems and investigate the framework in which it is administered
    2. examine the various sources of taxation law including income tax, fringe benefits tax, goods and services tax capital gains tax of various tax entities
    3. critique the different tax entities being sole trader, partnerships, trusts and companies in relation to the way they are treated for tax purposes
    4. investigate the ethical and social responsibilities imposed on members of the taxation profession

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-BLW22 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Textbooks, one of which can be taken into the exam.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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UndergraduateCUR-BLW-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)

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Bachelor of Commerce (Taxation)

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