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BTX3931 Taxation law

Faculty of Business and Economics

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BTX3931 Taxation law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula. It needs BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010 and unlocks 4 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 4 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before BTX3931

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

One of

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

One of

After BTX3931

4 units list BTX3931 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 law and practice, focusing on individuals as taxpayers engaged in personal services, property and business activities. It covers income tax (including CGT), as well as GST and FBT.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Quiz / Test
    10%
  • Written
    40%
  • Quiz / Test
    20%
  • Written
    30%
  • Examination
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    identify the principles underpinning the Australian taxation system, focusing on the operation of income tax with other commonwealth taxes.

  2. 2

    interpret conceptual tax structures within a legislative framework to solve tax legal problems in personal and business contexts.

  3. 3

    analyse the tax implications of personal, property and business transactions using relevant legislative provisions and judicial principles.

  4. 4

    explain income tax (including CGT), GST and FBT calculations in practical scenarios.

  5. 5

    discuss the social and ethical implications of Australian tax policy to enhance fair and equitable outcomes for diverse taxpayers.

Workload and teaching

  • Assessments-
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive 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. 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 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 actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

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

Bevacqua et al, Australian Taxation, Wiley (latest 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

BTX3931 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor John Bevacqua
Amna Shah
Dr Shafi Khan
Melchor Raval

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BTX3931?

You need BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1042 or BTX1010 before you enrol.

What can I take after BTX3931?

BTX3931 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including BEX3115, BEX5115, BTX3235 and BTX5235.

When is BTX3931 offered?

In 2027, BTX3931 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula.

How much work is BTX3931?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does BTX3931 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include BTX3931?

BTX3931 is part of Accountancy, Accounting, Business law and Taxation.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Business Law and Taxation
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027