Tax 101 explores the reasons tax is collected and examines how governments use tax to provide services needed by the community, and the role of the ATO. Choose a topic to investigate or use the breadcrumbs to return to the course overview page.
Take the Pre-test: How much do I know about tax? quiz first to find out how much you already know about tax and then start this activity to discover some of the underlying issues relating to tax.
Activities allow teachers to assess students and provide slideshows with course content and/or questions.
Forums allow teachers and students to communicate.
The first taxes in Australia were raised to help pay for the completion of Sydney's first gaol and provide for the orphans of the colony. Import taxes were put on spirits, wine and beer.
Taxes collected from an individual or business other than the person actually paying the tax, for example, GST.
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