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BUACC3009 Income tax practice

This unit seeks to provide an introductory understanding of the principles and practice of income tax law in Australia. It primarily considers the main sources of Australian taxation law, including the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and 1997. The primary focus is the interaction of legal principles and administrative ATO tax rulings to specific areas of taxation. We consider key taxation concepts, including residence and source and timing of when transactions are accounted for. A significant amount of time is spent considering what is ordinary income and statutory income. Students enrolled in this unit will gain a general understanding of the main provisions relating to deductions and offsets. We look at the taxation of entities, in terms of discussing the main taxation rules relating to partners, companies and trusts. Small business concessions are discussed within relevant topics.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,703

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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