Undergraduate - UnitBTW2301 - South African taxation A

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	South Africa Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Adrian Pilley

Synopsis

An introduction to the principles of the taxation, including an examination of: gross income, special inclusions, exempt income, allowable deductions, special deductions, fringe benefits, retirement benefits and the taxation of individuals, focusing on the South African tax law. This unit is a requirement for those students following the route to the qualification of a Chartered Accountant (South Africa).

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

describe and explain various aspects of the South African taxation system
determine what is included in taxable income
evaluate and determine what is exempt from taxable income
identify and calculate the special and general deductions that are allowed against taxable income
identify and describe fringe benefits and calculate how they are taxed
identify and describe retirement benefits and calculate how they are taxed
calculate the tax payable for individuals and other entities.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Adrian Pilley

Prerequisites

BTW1201 and AFW1002