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Revenue Law: Theory and Policy in Action

Undergraduate | GRF-AFE316 | 2020

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Revenue Law: Theory and Policy in Action

About this subject

    1. Understand the general operation of the Australian revenue system, and be aware of the various taxation law sources and how to find and use them.
    2. Understand and apply the important concepts that underpin the income tax system such as residency for Australian tax purposes; ordinary income versus capital income; and tax deductions.            
    3. Understand the general operation of the capital gains tax (CGT) legislation and correctly apply the law to calculate a taxpayer's net capital gain.
    4. Understand the general operation of the goods and services tax (GST) legislation, and its interaction with other tax systems.
    5. Appreciate how different entities such as individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies attract different tax treatment under the law, and be able to correctly calculate the tax liability for the relevant taxpayers.
    6. Understand the general operation of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) legislation; and to be able to correctly calculate the tax liability.
    7. Appreciate taxation as a social force, with policy implications affecting the interests of individuals, communities, businesses, and government.
    8. Refine your electronic research skills in order to find relevant taxation law information to resolve tax law problems.
    9. Use your legal problem solving skills to apply tax law to factual situations and to reach a conclusion, including as to whether further information is required.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

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Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Video equipment

Study load

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

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