Postgraduate CUR-MT605-2022
Taxation Dispute Resolution
$3,536 $3,786
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of the variety of situations in which tax disputes arise and the variety of options available for resolving them.
- evaluate the best approach to resolving a particular dispute.
- demonstrate the applied ability to prepare an objection or an appeal.
- critically evaluate the need for alternative dispute resolution, and demonstrate the applied knowledge of engaging in these methods.
- critically analyse core policy issues and debates in relation to tax dispute resolution, including the challenges of an international environment.
- effectively communicate, both in writing and orally, their analyses and conclusions in relation to tax dispute resolution.
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- Introduction and objectives; The Commissioner's assessment powers
- Risk reviews and audits
- The Commissioner's information gathering powers and the exceptions to them
- ATO position papers; Independent review for large taxpayers; GAAR Panel
- Private binding rulings
- Objection and appeal; AAT or Federal Court?
- Running a case in the AAT
- Transfer pricing and BEPS disputes
- Statements of Facts, Issues and Contentions; Submissions
- The Commissioner's obligations as a model litigant; Role of the Inspector-General of Taxation
- Declaratory relief and judicial review; Appeals from the AAT to the Federal Court
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Code of settlement practice; Model settlement deeds
- Comparative tax dispute resolution
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- CUR-TAX-MAS-2022
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This unit considers the various disputes and conflicts that arise in the taxation context and how these are resolved. It covers a variety of topics, most importantly—the conduct of risk reviews and audits; the Commissioner's information gathering powers; the objection process; the new independent review process; the role of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules Panel; the appeal process in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal; the appeal process in the Federal Court; drafting a statement of facts, issues and contentions; the role of declaratory relief; the Commissioner's obligations as a model litigant; alternative dispute resolution; the code of settlement practice; and tax dispute resolution in the international environment.
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- Research Essay (30%)
- Presentation (20%)
- Examination (Invigilated) (50%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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