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Principles of Taxation - TAX2601

Under Graduate Degree,Diploma,Advanced Certificate Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: FAC1601, CAS1501 and CLA1503 Co-requisite: CBC1501
Recommendation: FAC2601, FAC2602
Purpose: The aim of this module is to provide students studying towards an accounting degree, with an overview of the South African tax system as it applies to all forms of income, general deductions and all classification of taxpayers. On completion of this module students will have a detailed knowledge of the Income Tax Act, as it applies to the calculation of special deductions, capital allowances and capital gains tax for business entities.