Intensive School(s) None Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. Pre-requisites 24cp in Law including (LS101 or LAW101) and (LS351 or LAW251) and (LS240 or LAW340) Co-requisites None Restrictions LS352 Notes None Combined Units None Coordinator(s) Saurabh Jain Unit Description This unit examines the fundamental principles of income tax law, including capital gains, governing the working of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) and cognate legislation such as the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) and the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 (Cth). The unit gives a basic introduction to the working of the goods and services tax under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth). It also serves as a means to consider the principles of statutory interpretation, advanced legal research and good legal writing. Important Information Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below. Prescribed Material Mandatory Shrink Wrapped Package(s): Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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Core Student Tax Pack 6 June 2017 ISBN: 724 Woellner, R. Et al., Oxford University Press 2017 Note: Package includes: Australian Taxation Law 2017, 27th ed. (ISBN: 490); Australian Taxation Study Manual 2017, 27th ed. (ISBN: 930) and Core Tax Legislation and Study Guide 2017, 20th ed.

Electronic devices are not permitted in an examination room. Therefore, if you choose to purchase this text as an e-book, you will not be permitted to use it in an open book exam. Text refers to: Trimester 1, Online Text(s): Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next. Australian Tax Casebook ISBN: 824 Barkoczy, S., Oxford University Press 14th ed. 2018 Note: The 13th edition (ISBN: 447) is also acceptable.

Electronic devices are not permitted in an examination room. Therefore, if you choose to purchase this text as an e-book, you will not be permitted to use it in an open book exam. Text refers to: Trimester 1, Online Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. Assessment Must Complete Title Exam Length Weight Mode No.

Tax time is nearly here, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, most international students look forward to tax time because many will get money back after completing their tax return.

If you’re on a student visa and working 20 hours or week or less, then the chances are that you’re earning under the tax-free threshold ($18,200). So, to make sure you’re prepared – here’s everything you need to know how to do a tax return in Australia.

Do I have to lodge a tax return? If you’ve earned money while in Australia, then it’s very likely you will need to lodge a tax return. Most international students studying for more than 6 months are considered ‘Australian residents for tax purposes’ which means you have to declare your income on a tax return. There are limited circumstances where you might not have to lodge a tax return. To find out for sure check out at the ATO (Australian Tax Office) website. If you don’t lodge you still need to inform the ATO so make sure that you know what to do. When do I have to do it?

1 July – 31 October is the time period in which individuals can lodge tax returns. How do I lodge a tax return?. The quickest, easiest way is to lodge your return online at through the ATO website.

You’ll be prompted to create a myGov account and link it to the ATO. Then just follow the instructions to fill out your return online. You can also:.

Lodge with a registered tax agent. A list of registered tax agents is available on the. Make sure you only use a REGISTERED agent!. Lodge a paper tax return. Use the Tax Help program – this is a program run by trained volunteers to assist people on low incomes to do their tax returns.

What will I need?. Your tax file number (TFN) If you don’t have one read. A photo ID (like a passport). Your PAYG Payment Summaries. After 30 June your employers should provide you with payment summaries. These provide details of the amount you’ve earned and the amount you’ve been taxed. You’ll use this information to fill out your tax form.

Your employer might send you the PAYG summary in the mail or provide it for you online. Employers should give these to their employees by 14 July. Where do I go for help? The is the number one place to go with questions about tax. Your university’s student or financial services might also offer advice or help with your tax. How long does it take? If you lodge your tax return online, you’ll most likely get your refund in about 2 weeks.

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By mail, it will take about 6 weeks.