Double Tax Agreements - ATAX0337

   
   
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: ATAX Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Restricted to students enrolled in Programs 5540, 5245 or 7545
 
 
Excluded: ATAX0437, ATAX0537
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course provides a comprehensive and in depth study of Double Tax Agreements (DTAs). It addresses the influence of international models on the formulation of DTAs. The primary focus is on the OECD model which will be examined in detail, emphasising key issues such as treaty design and interpretation, dual residency, treatment of passive income flows and capital gains, and mechanisms to alleviate double tax. This will be followed by an examination of specific DTAs so as to illustrate key differences and similarities. The practical application of the DTAs will be considered in the context of numerous examples.


Recommended Prior Knowledge


Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, an understanding of the material covered in ATAX0320 Principles of Australian International Taxation would be most desirable.

Course Objectives


  • To give students an overview of Australia's Double Taxation Agreements ('DTAs')
  • To survey the key basic issues associated with DTAs including: taxes covered; taxpayers covered; classes and schedules of income/taxpayer; dual residency
  • To address and understand some more difficult issues including: treaty overrides; tripartite situations; class or schedule overlap

Main Topics


  • An introduction to Double Tax Agreements
  • The interpretation and structure of DTAs
  • Gateways to accessing DTAs - personal scope, taxes covered and residence
  • Business profits
  • Passive income flows under DTAs
  • Income from personal services
  • Property related income, capital gains, other income, beneficial ownership and capital
  • Anti-avoidance and administrative provisions

Assessment


2 Assignments
1 Exam

Course Texts


Prescribed
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A number of readings are provided as part of these study materials.

Recommended
Refer to Course Profile supplied by Lecturer.