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Unit Overview

Description

This unit examines the key principles of the income taxation and other relevant tax of a foreign state. It also examines the tax administration system and relevant legal and equivalent institutions. The primary focus is on the taxation of inbound investment, outbound investment and trade by the state. The operation of double taxation agreements is also covered. Core concepts studies are residence and sources rules; corporate tax rules; taxation of passive income flows and anti-tax avoidance rules.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate a thorough understanding of the legal and administrative environment of a specific state; (2) critically evaluate the primary sources of tax law in a given foreign state; (3) analyse the core concepts which underpin the income tax law of a given foreign state; (4) apply thorough knowledge of how a foreign state taxes cross-border investment and transactions; (5) demonstrate an applied knowledge of how the double tax agreement network, as well as the anti-avoidance rules, of a foreign state operates; (6) demonstrate a thorough applied knowledge of how a foreign state taxes individuals who enter or depart its territory; (7) use appropriate research methods to answer complex questions in relation to cross border taxation in a foreign state, and find, understand and apply a wide range of legal and academic sources to questions of tax law in a foreign state; (8) effectively communicate, both in writing and orally, their analyses and conclusions in relation to questions of tax law in a foreign state; and (9) organise their work effectively and work autonomously, and reflect upon and use feedback.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research essay; (2) examination; and (3) in-class presentation and participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Nolan Sharkey
Unit rules
Advisable prior study
previous study or knowledge of tax law is strongly advised
Contact hours
Students must attend every day of the intensive period, 27-30 May 2024. Refer to the timetable website for further information.
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