Tax Treaties
Subject LAWS70146 (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: March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Coordinator
Prof Brian ArnoldContact
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: |
Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
This subject provides an in-depth examination of international tax treaties, both as regards inbound and outbound investment, using the OECD Model Treaty and Commentary and including an examination of important treaties of Australia and its major trading partners. It examines current issues of international tax in the application and interpretation of tax treaties, including the meaning of permanent establishment and taxation of business profits, residence and source, the treatment of investment income, exchange of information and avoidance of double taxation. Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have an advanced understanding of the policies in relation to tax treaties. |
Assessment: | Take-home examination (100%) |
Prescribed Texts: | Visit the subject website for more information |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Links to further information: | http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/ |
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