Research and analyse a current and topical issue in taxation

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OBJECTIVE
For students to research and analyse a current and topical issue in Taxation.

ISSUE FOR RESEARCH: Tax Avoidance Taskforce

The ATO Tax Avoidance Taskforce scrutinises the tax affairs of multinational enterprises, large public and private groups and wealthy individuals operating in Australia. Its role is to ensure these entities pay the right amount of tax, according to law. Achieving this will increase the trust and confidence of the Australian community and other stakeholders in the ATO's effectiveness and the integrity of the tax system (ATO tax Avoidance Website).

Required:
(i) Fully discuss the role and purpose of the Tax Avoidance Taskforce using examples to highlight your discussion.
(ii) Fully discuss any supporting legislative measures and compliance programs that have been adopted by the ATO to assist the Taskforce.
(iii) Critically analyse whether the role of the Taskforce can achieve it's main objectives and make appropriate recommendations on what measures you would implement to combat tax avoidance in Australia.

STRUCTURE OF REPORT
Presentation is an important feature of any Research report. The following guide to presentation gives a general outline to report writing.
Title Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary (should not exceed 300 words) Introduction and Purpose
- State aims of the research report
- Outline contents of research report
- Sources of data
Body of the Report
- Analysis and discussion of issues
- Interpretation and discussion of data
Conclusion
- Summary of your analysis and interpretation; findings and results of your work
Appendices
- Include raw data, charts and tables that are not essential to be included in the body of your report
- Calculations used or referred to
Bibliography
- References used

REPORT WRITING
The following link will provide you with useful guidance for how to write and structure a research report.

PRESENTATION OF REPORT
- Groups must present the main findings from their research including a critical analysis of the issues involved. All members of the Group must be part of the presentation.
- Presentation is limited to 20 minutes per group.
- Presentation will be via use of ppt slides.

GROUP WORK GUIDELINES
The assignment must be submitted as a group. A group may consist of up to 3 students. A group project is the collective responsibility of the entire group, and if one member is temporarily unable to contribute, the group should be able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness, other serious problems involving a member of a project group or where equal contributions are not forthcoming and this cannot be resolved by the students themselves, it is the responsibility of the other members to make the project supervisor aware of the situation straight away.

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The purpose of the ATO Tax Avoidance Taskforce has been presented in the report. The background and the need for a stringent tax regulation has been discussed in the context of Australia. Legislative and compliance reforms have been illustrated with reasons and their functionalities. A number of recommendations for combating tax evasion has been presented.

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Analysis and argument (research, logic and coherence of argument) (30%) Very thoroughly researched and analysed. Effective use of relevant material for forming arguments. Comprehensive identification and discussion of issues. Critically evaluates material. Makes persuasive arguments relating to both positive and negative aspects. Excellent application of research perspectives to the analysis. (24-30 marks) Well researched and analysed. Appropriate use of relevant material for forming arguments. Adequate identification and discussion of issues. Evidence of some critically evaluation of material. Makes somewhat convincing arguments relating to both positive and negative aspects. Very good application of research perspectives to the analysis. (21-24 marks)

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The assignment must be submitted as a group. A group may consist of up to 3 students. A group project is the collective responsibility of the entire group, and if one member is temporarily unable to contribute, the group should be able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness, other serious problems involving a member of a project group or where equal contributions are not forthcoming and this cannot be resolved by the students themselves, it is the responsibility of the other members to make the project supervisor aware of the situation straight away.

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Presentation is an important feature of any Research report. The following guide to presentation gives a general outline to report writing. Title Page Table of Contents Executive Summary (should not exceed 300 words) Introduction and Purpose • State aims of the research report • Outline contents of research report • Sources of data Body of the Report • Analysis and discussion of issues • Interpretation and discussion of data Conclusion • Summary of your analysis and interpretation; findings and results of your work Appendices • Include raw data, charts and tables that are not essential to be included in the body of your report • Calculations used or referred to Bibliography • References used

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Marks: This Research Assignment represents 30% (or 30 marks) of the total assessment. • 25% (25 marks) relates to your submission (due Mon 1st October 2018) • 5% (5 marks) relates to your class presentation (week beg 1st October 2018) Due Date: Written submission due on Monday 1st October 2018 (5.30pm) • Group Presentations in Class week beginning 1st October 2018 Word Length: 2,000 words (excluding executive summary, footnotes, references and appendices).

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