Comparative Business Tax
Subject LAWS70009 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours. Total Time Commitment: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
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Assoc Prof Miranda StewartContact
For the most up-to-date information about this subject, contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office by email at law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or phone 8344 6190 or alternatively visit the subject website: www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.auSubject Overview: |
This subject will compare and analyse tax law in selected countries concerning:
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Objectives: |
This subject aims to provide a comparison of the income tax law and policy of Australia with our major trading partners, including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada and some European countries, with a particular focus on business taxation. The subject will provide a basic overview of the income tax systems of these countries and will include detailed comparative case studies focusing in particular on the UK, drawing on Mr Bowler Smith's expertise. It will assess the likely tax outcomes of a range of business transactions in each of the countries selected for comparison. The comparative framework provides an opportunity for identifying options for taxing business income that can indicate directions for business tax reform. |
Assessment: |
Class assignment on a selected country's tax system, involving a class presentation (15%) and written analysis (15%) |
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Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
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