LAWS 4008 Revenue Law

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200019

Coordinator Elen Seymour Opens in new window

Description Revenue Law introduces you to the underlying principles of the Australian taxation system, with a particular focus on Commonwealth taxes. The unit of study is essential for all students intending to embark on a career in tax, law, business, commerce or the public sector. The unit covers the system of taxation; provides a critical analysis of the fundamental concepts of income and capital; and examines the key topics of taxation of remuneration, allowable deductions; taxation of entities, tax avoidance and aspects of tax administration.

School Law

Discipline Business and Commercial Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 2008

Incompatible Subjects LAWS 3070 - Taxation Law

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Reflection 3 x 500 word reflections 15 N Individual
Professional Task 2,000 words 40 N Individual
Essay 2,000 words 45 Y Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Krever R, et al Principles of Taxation Law 2022 (Thomson Reuters, 15th ed, 2021)
  • Sadiq, K and Pinto, D Fundamental Tax Legislation 2022 (Thomson Reuters, 15th ed 2021) 

Teaching Periods