Preparatory courses serve to teach students in disciplines previously not or only marginally known to them to provide the basic knowledge necessary for interdisciplinary working. Contents are:- scope of tax treaties- allocation rules- methods to avoid double taxation- non-discrimination, mutual agreements and exchange of information. The system of the OECD Model Convention and the most important double tax conventions are analyzed by discussing and solving case studies.

After attending this course, students will be able to:
- understand, explain and apply tax treaty law
- recognise the system of the OECD model convention and the most important bilateral tax treaties
- assess cross-border situations in applying double tax conventions

Participation in at least 70% of classes.

Students receive material in advance and will prepare for the lecture. Professors select topics for presentations which are given by the students during the lectures. Further methods include theoretical inputs and discussions. 

The units contain a mixture of lecture, discussion as well as case studies.

The lecturer teaches the necessary theoretical knowledge by explaining the underlying concepts and methods. In discussing and solving the case studies, this knowledge is deepened, and students learn the main features of double tax treaty law. Disputed questions in theory and praxis are analyzed in detail.

Prerequisites to pass the course are active participation in class by answering specific questions regarding the lecture and case studies, the timely submission of a homework assignment and a positive grade on the exam.

The total grade of 100% will be composed of 2 components:
• Clicker Questions = up to 10%
• Exam = up to 90%

By E-Mail to Prof. Kofler (Georg.Kofler@wu.ac.at)

Or DIBT Program coordinator: caroline.ristic@wu.ac.at