31 October
Tax touches everything! The implications of taxation are often unpleasant, but impossible to avoid. Irrespective of the area of law, there is always a taxation implication. Litigation? What are the taxation implications of the damages awarded? Contract? What are the taxation implications of the terms of the contract? Family law? What are the taxation implications of, for example, a divorce settlement agreement? The list goes on, and a failure to consider taxation implications may at best result in an inefficient result for a client, and at worst legal liability for damages for the practitioner.
The LLM in Taxation Programme aims to address these issues by using an in-depth study of the principles of the most common tax – normal or income tax – to develop knowledge and skills relating to the identification of tax consequences in transactions, the identification of the applicable taxation principles and the application of these principles to present solutions to clients, as a means of avoiding liability for poor or incomplete advice, and as a value-added service to clients.
LLB, preferably having completed an undergraduate module in Taxation.
Any student seeking further knowledge in taxation, either as a main occupation, or students who wish to learn more about the implications of taxation on their areas of interest or practice.
Students will gain a sound knowledge of the principles of a number of taxes, as well as tax administration, which will place them in a position to identify, deal with and advise on taxation matters.
If you become a full-time doctoral and research master’s student, you will qualify for full fee remission for the minimum duration of your degree, subject to satisfactory progress requirements being met.
This applies to all students, i.e. local, SADC and international, who are full-time students (not studying on a part-time basis), who register for the first time for a doctoral degree or a full research master’s degree by dissertation, (i.e. not by coursework and dissertation).
Minimum duration means one year or two semesters in the case of master’s students, and three years or six semesters in the case of doctoral students.
Please ensure that the following is enclosed with your application. All documentation needs to be certified. (certification must not be older than 3 months)
Please ensure that the following is enclosed with your application. All documentation needs to be certified. (certification must not be older than 3 months)
A certified copy of your matric certificate;
A certified copy of your identity document;
Certified copies of your full academic record; proof of financial clearance and a certificate of conduct from that institution;
A non-refundable application fee of R210;
A copy of your curriculum vitae;
A one-page personal motivational letter
A Research Intent
Any other documentation which might be relevant.
Programme co-ordinator
Mr CC Schembri
Email: schembri@ukzn.ac.za
Postgraduate administrator for full-Research Masters
Ms Gina Mshengu
Email: MshenguG@ukzn.ac.za
Postgraduate administrator for Coursework Masters
Mr Anele Nzimakwe
Email: NzimakweC@ukzn.ac.za
Postgraduate administrator for thesis examination
Mr Pradeep Ramsewak
Email: ramsewakp@ukzn.ac.za
