TAXATION LAW

LAW5TAX

Not currently offered

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 (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julia Dehm

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate advanced skills in identifying relevant Australian taxation legislation and common law, and potentials for their reform
02. Develop expert knowledge of Australian taxation law principles and their relevance and application to fact situations
03. Formulate appropriate business strategies to ensure compliance with the provisions of relevant Australian tax legislation
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.