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Taxation Law: Home

A guide to help you find legislation and other information about taxation

Welcome

 

If you are studying taxation law, this guide is for you.

  • Begin by making yourself familiar with the Key Resources.
  • Take a look at the Plan Your Search page for tips on searching.
  • Explore other sections of the guide for recommended resources.

Taxation in Australia

 
Taxation in Australia is imposed by all three levels of government: federal, state and local. Some examples:

Federal
  • Income Tax (for individuals and corporations)
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Superannuation Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
  • Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
  • Sales Tax
  • Customs and Excise Duty
State
  • Land Tax
  • Payroll Tax
  • Stamp Duty
  • Financial Institutions Duty (FID)
Local
  • Property Rates

Key resources for Taxation Law

 

 

Books

Search for the keywords Australia* Tax* to view books on Australian Taxation Law.

As tax laws change frequently, use the 'publication date' filter in the library catalogue to limit to latest publications.

Encyclopedias

Section 405 - Taxation and Revenue - covers assessable income, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), tax deductions, tax accounting, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other related topics.

Section 31 - Revenue Law - covers income tax, property tax, tax deductions, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), stamp duties, Goods and Services Tax (GST), anti-avoidance and other related topics.

 

Databases

 

Academic Journals