MLL406 - Taxation

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, S, W, X)

Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:MLL322
EFTSL value: 0.125
Cohort rule:(For Bachelor of Laws students only)
Unit chair:

L Xynas

Coordinator:

L Xynas (B), J Lynch (X), W Obst (W), TBC (S)

Prerequisite:

MLL111, MLL221 and must have successfully completed 8 Law units

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MLC301
Contact hours: 4 x 1 hour lectures per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The unit provides an introduction to the role of taxation as an instrument of government policy. Topics include: an introduction to the concepts of income and capital receipts; income from business, property and personal services; deductions and exemptions; taxation of capital gains; tax accounting, trading stock and fringe benefits tax. It also includes an introduction to the Goods and Services Tax.

Assessment

Written Assignment (Research/Problem Based) 4000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1224$1224$2859$2955

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.