BTC3150 Taxation law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTC3150 Taxation law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042, BTB1010 or BTX1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTC3150
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTC3150
2 units list BTC3150 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to Australian taxation law and practice with a focus on individuals as taxpayers undertaking personal services, property and business activities. Income tax (including CGT), GST and FBT are covered.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the operation of the Australian taxation system including the interaction of income tax with other taxes
- 2
identify conceptual structures in core tax provisions and apply them in an ordered approach
- 3
recognise fundamental tax concepts, identify legislative provisions as well as judicial principles and apply them to analyse personal, property and business scenarios
- 4
explain and calculate income tax (including CGT), plus GST and FBT.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Learning resources
Required resources
(1). K Sadiq, C Black, R Hanegbi, S Jogarajan, R Krever, W Obst & A Ting "Principles of Taxation Law" (Thomson Reuters, 2022 edition); and (2) D Pinto, K Kendall & K Sadiq "Fundamental Tax Legislation" (Thomson Reuters, 2022 edition)
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
BTC3150 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Shafi Khan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTC3150?
You need BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042, BTB1010 or BTX1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BTC3150?
BTC3150 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BTF5235 and BTX3350.
When is BTC3150 offered?
In 2023, BTC3150 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BTC3150?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTC3150 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTC3150?
BTC3150 is part of Accounting.