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Taxation of Trusts
Postgraduate | CUR-MT568 | 2018
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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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Taxation of Trusts
About this subject
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.
- Equity, fiduciary relationships
- Introduction to trusts
- Certainties of an express trust
- Termination of trusts
- Implied and constructive trusts
- Taxation of trust distribution
- Capital gains tax and trusts
- Non-resident trust estates
- Taxation of other types of trusts
- Personal exertion trusts
- Service trusts
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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- Research Paper (25%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Group Project and Report (25%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Others
You need a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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