Taxation Law II

Subject BLAW30003 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours (one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week)
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of all the below subjects or equivalent:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

It is strongly recommended that students have completed at least 100 points of undergraduate study before enrolling in this subject. The subject level is an indicator as to the difficulty of the subject and expected workload.
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Daniel Minutillo

Contact

Contact Stop 1

Subject Overview:

Taxation Law II will explore different topics to those covered in Taxation Law I and will also examine some topics which are briefly covered in Taxation Law I in further detail. This subject will cover:

  • International taxation issues;
  • Taxation of Superannuation;
  • Tax Accounting;
  • Tax Structures - partnerships, trusts and companies;
  • State Taxes;
  • Ethical and professional responsibilities of tax agents; and
  • Advanced aspects of tax administration and tax avoidance rules.
Learning Outcomes:

Provide students with advanced knowledge of taxation law and together with Taxation Law I enable the completion of an 'approved course in taxation law' for the purposes of the Tax Practitioners Board.
Assessment:
  • 2,000 word individual assignment (30%);
  • 2-hour final exam - open book (70%).

The due date of the above assessment will be available to enrolled students via the LMS.
Prescribed Texts:
  • Fundamental Tax Legislation (Thomson Reuters, current edition);
  • AND Sadiq et al, Principles of Taxation Law (Thomson Reuters, current edition).

Students who have completed Tax Law I in the previous year may use the previous year’s edition of both books.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Problem-solving; legal research and writing; oral communication skills; identification and familiarity with legal material; legal reasoning.
Related Breadth Track(s): Law - Business and Taxation Law

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