UNSW Handbook Course - Taxation of Corporations

Taxation of Corporations - ATAX0403


	Faculty: Faculty of Law
	School: Board of Studies in Taxation
	Contact: Martin,Fiona Anne
	Campus: ATAX Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Restricted to students enrolled in Programs 9250 or 9260 or 9255
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)

Description

Companies are significant entities for collective investment. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of financial and taxation issues relating to investment in, and distributions by, Australian domestic companies. Examination of companies involves the theoretical framework of corporate tax integration theory, and detailed practical analysis of the Australian imputation system and rules relating to corporate distributions. Corporate structuring issues and anti-avoidance provisions are also detailed.

Course Objectives

The course aims to introduce students to the basic operation of the taxation of corporate tax entities in Australia. It involves the study of the taxation of dividends, the operation of the imputation system and the consolidation regime. It also covers the anti-avoidance provisions specifically relating to corporate distributions and imputation.

For information on course modules and learning outcomes click here.

Modes of Delivery

CBD Evening Class
Flexible Learning

Assessment

Master of Taxation, Master of Applied Tax and Master of International Tax

Research Paper	5000 words	50%
Final Examination	Open book	50%

Pass Requirements

50 per cent or more of the total marks available in the course and
at least 40 per cent of the marks available for the final examination in the course.

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