Total Word count: 4000. it’s about Australian law. This assignment consists of two (2) parts. Part A consists of a problem solving scenario (1,000 words) and Part B is a research assignment (3,000 words). You must complete both Part A and Part B. Pay careful attention to the marking criteria at the end of each Part. Identification of legal issues, legislation and case law - Overall the student has identified the relevant assessable income issues, legislation and where appropriate case law and rulings.

Application - Demonstrated level of understanding of the law relating to business expenses: General business deductions, Capital allowances, Entertainment expenses and Travel expenses. Conclusions - Overall, the student has drawn appropriate and valid conclusions after applying the law. Description of Performance Standards; the student has shown a very high level of demonstrated ability in relation to the stated criteria by covering all valid points in a clear and succinct manner. The student may have also demonstrated an ability to think beyond the facts and recognise the broader implications of the facts, missing facts or alternate arguments.

Very High level technical understanding of the legal topic demonstrated, no instances of incorrect understanding. Demonstrated an excellent ability to explain tax law concepts in the context of how it is relevant to practical applications in all instances. Practical applications were insightful and relevant. Strong evidence and multiple instances of careful analysis of the research. Strong evidence of an ability to balance and evaluate competing arguments in the literature as well as clearly articulated personal perspectives throughout paper.

Evidence of careful, relevant, high quality and independent research undertaken. No research sources/authors overlooked. Many sources from outside course materials and all high quality. Sophisticated, clear and highly readable expression used throughout. Very appropriate academic language used throughout. Highly persuasive argument built throughout paper. Very clear and logical structure resulting in well supported conclusions/ recommendations. Very high standard of referencing, citations and bibliography. Almost no errors.

The assignment will be graded according to the criterion referenced assessment sheet included with the assignment questions. You should review this document carefully. Students are encouraged to grade their own work against the criteria sheet in order to identify areas for improvement. Your assignment consists of a combination of legal problem questions and a written research question. In both cases, marks are generally awarded on the basis of your identification/discussion/analysis of all relevant issues with arguments logically constructed leading to supportable conclusions. You will not be specifically penalized for reaching a different conclusion to the conclusion that may appear in the suggested solution to the assignment. We expect that you will use appropriate reference to authorities in your discussion. Where calculations are involved you will receive marks on the basis of your calculations and part marks will be awarded where only part of the calculation is correct.

Referencing - In written work, citations or footnotes in the text are used to inform your reader of the source of your information. Direct quotations are always cited. Not only is this a courtesy to the original author, it would be considered plagiarism if you failed to do so. The purpose of the written research task in the assignment is for you to demonstrate high level critical reflection and analytical reasoning skills in the context of the application of taxation law and taxation law policy. You will be asked to choose a particular aspect of taxation law and undertake academic research which demonstrates both your understanding of how the law applies, the policy context of the law and critical reflection (as supported by the research you have undertaken).

Word length - The word count should be conducted in accordance with a Microsoft Word count (not including footnotes or endnotes). This limit does not include footnote references (to cases, legislative provisions, books, articles and websites). However, the word limit does include text set out in the footnotes ie the word limit cannot be circumvented by relocating text from the body of the answer to the footnotes, or by placing text in the footnotes in the first place. You must indicate this word count for the assignment on the title page of the assignment. The word limit is a definite maximum.

The marker of the assignment is entitled to stop marking when the nominated assignment word length has been reached. Any material in excess of the assignment word length need not be included in the marking. It is not the case that a 10% variation is allowed for the word limit: ie that students can exceed the word limit by 10%, or fall short of the word limit by 10%, without being exposed to a penalty. The word limit is a maximum limit only. There is no minimum word length for the assignment, although students should appreciate that, the less that they write, the greater the likelihood that the assignment question has not been answered as well as it could be.