Postgraduate CUR-MT571-2023
Taxation of Capital Gains
Magnify your understanding of capital gains tax provisions.Find out how the legislation impacts personal and business transactions. Consider exemptions, partnerships and anti-avoidance measures. Identify the concessions afforded to small businesses.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- research and analyse Capital Gains Tax legislation and how it applies to a range of personal and business transactions
- identify practical Capital Gains Tax issues and construct possible solutions
- apply Capital Gains Tax to business and personal transactions
- analyse the anti-avoidance provisions and relate how they apply to anti-avoidance topics.
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- Introduction and broad overview
- CGT Events
- CGT Assets including leases
- Capital Proceeds, Cost Base
- Calculating Gains and Losses
- Exemptions including Main Residence Exemption & Rollovers
- Partnerships
- Deceased Estates
- Trusts
- Companies
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides detailed examination of the Capital gains tax provisions. It comprises events and assets relating to businesses including partnerships, trusts and companies.
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- Weekly Reflection (20%)
- Case Study (40%)
- Take home exam - non invigilated (40%)
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