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Brief Description
This micro credential will enable students to understand and appreciate the structure and content of tax legislation.
This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.
Specifically, the module aims to bestow students with an understanding of how to interpret tax legislation. Key to this aim is to enable students to appreciate how Irish Tax law is drafted and how it relates to general law including the Irish Constitution and EU law.
The module also seeks to explain how arbitration works in the event of a dispute over the application of the law, and to equip students with negotiation skills to effectively settle disputes.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the process in which Irish tax legislation is drafted;
- Successfully navigate and interpret the relevant Irish tax legislation;
- Correctly apply general anti-avoidance and mandatory disclosure legislation;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Irish Tax Appeals process; - Acquire negotiation skills to be used as part of the Tax Appeals process.
Assessment
There is no final exam for this module. You will be assessed through continuous skill based assignments, provided by your lecturer
You must hold a minimum 2.2 Level 8 Degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalents). Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered in accordance with the University regulations.
You must also satisfy the University’s English language requirements.
Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.
Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.
€2,275 (EU)
€3,300 (Non-EU)
HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. Subject to availability, eligible candidates will be offered a place at the subsidised rate. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria