BTF5965 Taxation law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF5965 Taxation law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 110%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTF5965
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTF5965
1 unit list BTF5965 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to Australian taxation relevant to a broad range of roles in the private, commercial and governmental sectors. Topics include income tax (including CGT and anti-avoidance provisions), GST, FBT and tax administration.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On ev |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- Examination60%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Written30%
- Examination50%
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; and explain policy issues underpinning Australia's tax system
- 2
identify conceptual structures in core tax provisions and apply them in an ordered approach. Considerations include tax administration, anti-avoidance provisions and tax ethics
- 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), GST and FBT.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Learning resources
Required resources
Bevacqua et al, Australian Taxation, Wiley.
https://www.wileydirect.com.au/blog/buy/australian-taxation/
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- John Minas
- Dr Amanda Selvarajah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF5965?
BTF5965 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after BTF5965?
BTF5965 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BTF5235.
When is BTF5965 offered?
In 2025, BTF5965 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF5965?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF5965 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 110% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.