Online Australian Taxation Certificate Course

Explore taxation as a career, bolster your professional development or learn more about the Australian taxation system.

The Certificate of Australian Taxation is an online professional development program that will provide you with a fundamental understanding of how the Australian taxation system works.

In this online taxation course, you will learn about the purpose of taxation, government requirements, income, and personal tax – key terminology, Capital Gains Tax (GST), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Luxury Car Tax (LCT), land tax, stamp duty, HECS and HELP, Pay As You Go (PAYG) and more.

You will also learn about business taxation, including gathering and verifying data, calculating taxable income, reviewing compliance, and understanding record management, business BAS and PAYG.

On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of personal and business tax requirements in Australia. Note: To provide tax practitioner services in Australia, tax agents must be registered with the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB). Please contact the TPB for licensing requirements.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.

Course Structure

Unit - Australian Taxation

Unit 1 – Introduction to Australian Taxation

Purpose of taxation
Structure of the taxation system
Income tax
Goods and services tax (GST)
Capital gains tax (CGT)
Fringe benefits tax (FBT)
Commonwealth and state government taxation
Taxpayer requirements
Revenue services
Direct/indirect taxes
What taxes pay for
Maintaining equity through tax

Unit 2 – Personal Taxation

Assessable income
Taxable income
Deductions
Dividends
Income tax
Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system
HECS/HELP loans
Salary sacrifice
Individual tax rates
Corporate tax rates
Tax refund calculations
Tax offsets
Medicare levy
Personal tax compliance
Key documents required
Lodging tax returns

Unit 3 – Business Taxation

Australian Business Number (ABN)
Registering for GST
Collecting and remitting GST
Taxation for
Sole traders
Partnerships
Companies
Trusts
Choosing the right structure
Business Activity Statement (BAS)
BAS forms
Instalment Activity Statement (IAS)
IAS forms
Employer superannuation contributions
Employee and self-employed contributions
Business tax compliance
Record-keeping requirements

Unit 4 – Taxes and Levies

Calculating capital gains
CGT exemptions and concessions
CGT liabilities
Calculating fringe benefits tax
FBT compliance
GST thresholds and collection
GST-free and input-taxed supplies
GST compliance
Calculating luxury car tax
Calculating wine equalisation tax
Excise tax
Payroll tax

Unit 5 – Advanced Business Taxation

Assessable income
Allowable deductions
Example calculations
Tax offsets and concessions for small businesses
Small business CGT concessions
State taxes
Payroll tax
Stamp/transfer duty
Land tax
Landholder duty
Gambling/betting taxes
Motor vehicle taxes
Compliance
Financial and system discrepancies
Preparing business tax returns
Lodging business tax returns

Unit 6 – Tax Documentation Preparation

Tax invoices
Adjustment notes
Credit notes
Purchase orders
Integration and management
Preparing tax documents for individuals
Maintaining accurate records
Completing the tax return (individuals)
Preparing tax documents for businesses
Compliance for businesses
Consulting with clients
Lodging documentation for businesses

Unit 7 – Compliance and Reporting

Tax practitioner requirements
TPB registration
Education/professional requirements
ATO reviews and audits
Integrity and privacy legislation
Compliance with lodging requirements
Reporting schedules

Estimated Duration

25 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Tax Accountant Assistant
Assistant Accountant Role
Financial Accounting Assistant

Being able to learn at my own pace fits my busy work life schedule. The learning resources is up to date and relevant for my professional development.