TAXATION LAW
LAW5TAX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Taxation is a factor in all commercial transactions. As such, commercial lawyers are required to be aware of the taxation implications of the advice they provide to clients. Using the Australian tax system as a reference point, this subject studies the fundamentals of taxation, including income, capital gains tax, deductions, residency and source, timing and entities.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or LMLE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW3ITL
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various readings will be provided via the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced skills in identifying relevant Australian taxation legislation and common law, and potentials for their reform
- Activities:
- Lectures; Research Essay; Take Home Exam
02. Develop expert knowledge of Australian taxation law principles and their relevance and application to fact situations
- Activities:
- Lectures; Research Essay; Take Home Exam
03. Formulate appropriate business strategies to ensure compliance with the provisions of relevant Australian tax legislation
- Activities:
- Lectures; Research Essay; Take Home Exam
City Campus, 2019, Week 48-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 48 - 50
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 4,000 word Take Home Exam | 70 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 1,500 word Research Essay | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |