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University of Sydney - CLAW3201: Australian Taxation System

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	University of Sydney
Study Level	Undergraduate
Unit Code	CLAW3201
Unit Name	Australian Taxation System
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes
Page Length	142

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This unit is an introduction to Australia's taxation law. It commences with an overview of the Australian tax system, discusses contemporary tax issues and then deals with specific topics, including: the basis of liability to Australian income tax, concepts of residence and source of income, concepts of ordinary and statutory income (including capital gains tax), tax accounting, taxation of fringe benefits, and allowable deductions. It concludes with a study of the general anti-avoidance sections. The taxation of companies, partnerships and trusts, and international taxation are studied in depth in CLAW3202 which, together with this unit, is a solid basis to prepare students for an important aspect of professional accounting practice.

Prerequisites: CLAW1003 or CLAW2201 or CLAW2214.

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