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Location: Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit is a compulsory unit in the Accounting Major and is designed to develop your understanding of the theoretical concepts underpinning taxation law in Australia. You will develop skills in interpreting taxation legislation, case law and rulings, and applying these to individuals and different business entities. You will also calculate components of taxable income and different types of taxation liabilities.

Summary

Unit name Applied Taxation
Unit code BFA391
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Accounting
Coordinator Mr Donovan Castelyn
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret Australian taxation legislation, case law, rulings and principles.
  • Critique Australian taxation rules through the relationship between legislation and case law.
  • Apply Australian taxation law to business and individual scenarios.
  • Calculate tax liablities.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080101 $2,253.00 $1,764.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

AssessmentAT1 - In-class Test (20%)|AT2 - Tax Return and Client Advice Assignment (40%)|AT3 - Final Examination (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

The prescribed texts in the unit include:

  • Sadiq, K., Australian Taxation Law Cases, 19th Edition, Lawbook Co.
  • Fundamental Tax Legislation 2026, Lawbook Co.
  • Clements, J., Hanegbi, R., Sadiq, K., Black, C. and Jogarajan, S., Principles of Taxation Law 2026, Lawbook Co.
  • Castelyn, D., Nutshell Australian Tax Law, 8th Edition, Lawbook Co., 2026.

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