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Australian Tax Law
Postgraduate | TAS-BFA714 | 2021
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
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Australian Tax Law
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- research, interpret and apply taxation laws.
- examine authentic commercial dealings to identify tax/compliance issues and research to apply tax laws to the issues identified.
- justify orally, explaining tax laws, calculations and findings to case studies.
- Introduction and income tax basics, residence and source of income.
- Tax accounting, income from labour and fringe benefits tax
- Income from business and income from property
- Capital gains tax
- Allowable deductions - general
- Specific deductions and capital allowances
- Trading stock and tax offsets
- Taxation of Partnerships and Trusts
- Taxation of Companies and Superannuation
- Goods and Services Tax
- International Tax
- Tax Administration
This subject introduces students to the core concepts in Australian taxation and identifies the framework (both legal and administrative) behind those concepts. The knowledge gained through this exploration enables the application of the framework to current issues faced by individuals and businesses whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements. Basic concepts of assessable income (including capital gains) and allowable deductions are extended through different entity structures with a focus on application to real life scenarios. The subject includes an introduction to Fringe Benefits Tax as well as Goods and Services Tax. Aspects of International tax and tax avoidance issues are also explored.
- Case Study (20%)
- Case Study (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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