2020-2021 / HULG9062-1

Tax law in the context of public finances

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

 Certificat interuniversitaire en finances publiques (non organisé en 2021-2022)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Sabine Garroy, Edoardo Traversa

Coordinator

Sabine Garroy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The aim of the module is to familiarise participants with the basic concepts of tax law and taxation from the perspective of public authorities.
It consists of three separate parts, each led by a different teacher.
The first part deals with the fundamentals of the Belgian tax system, i.e. the concept of tax, the typology of taxes, the sources of tax law and the principles governing the fiscal power of the various public authorities.
The second part deals with the legal relationship between public authorities and taxpayers when establishing and collecting taxes. In addition to the procedural rules, the principles governing this relationship, such as the public policy nature of tax law, the principles of good administration and the free choice of the least taxed route and its limits, will also be taught.
The third part will specifically concern value added tax. After a brief introduction, in which the basic principles (neutrality, liability, right to deduction) will be described, the outlines of the application of VAT to public authorities will be outlined.
Throughout the module, particular attention will be paid to the growing influence of European law and the practical scope of the principles taught.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this module the participant will be able to :
- identify the main legal limits imposed on the various public authorities in the exercise of their fiscal competences - master the essential characteristics of value added tax, in particular as regards its application to public authorities

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/iufc/pedagogie-et-evaluation-0-1.html

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/iufc/pedagogie-et-evaluation-0-1.html

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/iufc/pedagogie-et-evaluation-0-1.html

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Course organized in UCL
https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/iufc/droit-fiscal-en-rapport-avec-les-finances-publiques.html

Contacts

Mrs Magali Dupont : 
m.dupont@uclouvain.be