Postgraduate CUR-MT568-2022
Taxation of Trusts
Appraise the principles that trusts are based on, and examine ways that trusts can be taxed.Find out what happens when trusts are terminated. Formulate solutions to tax problems. Discuss express trusts and non-resident trust estates.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- interpret the law of trusts and taxation of trusts principles in the use of trusts as an effective tax planning vehicle
- evaluate strategies for the resolution of problems when using trusts
- create innovative solutions and draft appropriate responses to posed tax questions
- understand and be able to use trusts to manage assets including indigenous land.
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- Equity, fiduciary relationships and Introduction to trusts
- Express trust
- Other types of trusts including indigenous charitable trusts
- Termination of Trusts
- Taxation of trust distribution
- Capital gains tax and trusts
- Taxation of other types of trust
- Tax Effect of Non Arms Length Arrangements
- Integrity Measures
- Family Trusts & Trust Losses
Others
You need a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject was previously known as Taxation (Trusts).
This subject explores the historical background to the development of equitable remedies and provides an introduction to trusts within an overview of various trust structures. It examines the taxation of trust distribution and the taxation of other types of trusts.
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- Group Project (30%)
- Research Project (50%)
- Peer Review and Reflection on Group Project (20%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
Core Tax Legislation and Study Guide 2021
Stephen Barkoczy
ISBN 9781009154260
Required