ADMN 253: Principles of Income Tax I course studies the nature and structure of the Income Tax Act, as it applies to individuals. Topics include determination of net income for tax purposes, taxable income and income taxes payable. Income from employment, business, property, capital gains and miscellaneous sources are included. Basic tax planning topics are examined.
Prerequisites: COMM 241
COMM 240
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- discuss generic taxation alternatives, economic objectives of taxation, qualitative characteristics of tax system;
- determine remittance dates for source deductions, instalment payment, tax balances owing and calculate penalties on late remittances;
- outline the Income Tax Appeals process and how the tax system is administered;
- calculate:
- net income for tax purposes in conformance with Income Tax Act section 3, which includes income from employment, business, property, and miscellaneous sources; taxable capital gains and allowable capital losses; specific deductions permitted; and non-capital losses;
- taxable income for individuals;
- taxes payable for individuals; and
- illustrate the concept of tax-deferred savings, including Registered Pension Plans, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Funds, Tax Free Savings Accounts and Deferred Profit Sharing Plans.
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