MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


AAF3150

Australian income tax law

Associate Professor Les Nethercott

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton + Prohibitions: Completion of a Faculty of Law subject in taxation

Objectives On completion of this subject the student should be able to understand the taxation concept of income; recognise the major income and education components comprising taxable income; identify the main taxable entities and understand how they are taxed; understand and apply the administrative aspects of law; demonstrate an awareness of current tax developments.

Synopsis This subject covers assessable income including capital gains and recent developments; allowable deductions including repairs, deductions and substantiation; taxation of companies and their shareholders; administrative provisions including objections, appeals and self-assessment; and anti-avoidance provisions

Assessment Written (1000 words): 10% + Examination (3 hours): 90%

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