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Tax Compliance

2023/2024
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
3
ECTS credits
Delivered at:
Higher School of Law and Administration
Course type:
Elective course
When:
1 year, 4 module

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Tax Compliance: Mastering the Art of Legal Tax Planning and Minimizing Compliance Risks
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The goal of the Tax Compliance discipline is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of tax law and regulations, as well as practical skills and tools to assist in the effective management of tax obligations and compliance. This includes learning about various tax systems, strategies for minimizing tax liability, and the importance of accurate and timely filing of tax returns. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze complex tax situations, develop effective tax strategies, and ensure full compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To provide an overview of major tax systems and their application in different jurisdictions.
  • To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and file accurate tax returns.
  • To develop an understanding of the principles and practices of international taxation.
  • To introduce students to the concepts and techniques of tax minimization and planning.
  • To help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to tax issues.
  • To enhance communication and interpersonal skills through the discussion of real-world tax scenarios.
  • To foster an awareness of the ethical considerations involved in tax compliance.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Legal problems of certainty of tax legislation.
  • The main types of taxes in Russia and scenarios for their calculation. The main organizational responsibilities of taxpayers.
  • The main forms of tax compliance in ongoing activities (before tax audits).
  • Carrying out tax audits.
  • Tax recharacterization and disqualification of operations.
  • Denial of tax benefits by revealing discrepancies in the status of counterparties.
  • Criminal liability for violation of tax laws.
  • Master-classes on tax compliance in the corporate sector.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • Partially blocks (final) grade/grade calculation Activity
  • Partially blocks (final) grade/grade calculation Practice work
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 4th module
    0.5 * Activity + 0.5 * Practice work
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • A dictionary of taxation, James, S., 1998
  • A flat tax with a social component : препринт: [на англ. яз.], Зейдл К., 2007
  • A history of taxation and expenditure in the Western world, Webber, C., 1986
  • Bribery: a compliance handbook, Chada, R., 2014
  • Compliance and Enforcement of European Community Law, , 1999
  • Compliance management for public, private, or nonprofit organizations, Silverman, M. G., 2008
  • Compliance und Unternehmensverantwortlichkeit im Kartellrecht, Brettel, H., 2016
  • Regulation and compliance in operations, Loader, D., 2004

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • A dynamic theory of taxation : integrating Kalecki into modern public finance, Laramie, A., 2000
  • A global analysis of tax treaty disputes. Vol.2: BRICS countries and beyond, , 2017
  • A history of income tax : the development of income tax from its beginning in 1799 to the present day related to the social, economic and political history of the period, Sabine, B. E. V., 2010
  • An expenditure tax, Kaldor, N., 2004