TURKISH TAX SYSTEM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS423	TURKISH TAX SYSTEM	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to gain the students the ability to explain and interpret the different taxation applications in Turkish tax system, excise tax, wealth taxes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include Income Tax, Income Concept, Liability, Commercial Earnings (Balance Sheet Basis), Commercial Earnings (Operation Account Method, Simple Entry, Tradesman Exemption), Incomes From Agriculture, Fees, Self-employment Earnings, Income From Moveable Immovable Capitals, Other Earnings and Incomes, Income Tax Assessment, Corporate Tax, Excise Taxes: Value Added Tax, Other Expenditure Taxes, Wealth Taxes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell the income tax, income concept, liability and commercial earnings
Define the commercial earnings and earnings from agriculture.
Explain the wages, self-employment earnings, income from immovables, movables, other earnings and incomes.
Explain the Income Tax Assessment and Corporate Tax.
Explain the excise taxes and other expenditure taxes
Explain the wealth taxes.
Interpret the tax-related dimensions of any commercial transaction

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Income Tax: Subject, Income concept, obligation, commercial earnings (Balance Sheet Basis)	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Income Tax: Subject, Income concept, obligation, commercial earnings (Balance Sheet Basis)	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Commercial earnings (Operation Account Method, Simple Entry, Tradesman Exemption), Income from agriculture	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Commercial earnings (Organization account, bases simple entry, tradesman franchise), Income from agriculture	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Wages, independent business earnings, Income From Moveable Immovable Capitals, other earnings and revenue	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Wages, independent business earnings, Income From Moveable Immovable Capitals, other earnings and revenue	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Income Tax Assessment	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Income Tax Assessment	Lecture & Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Corporate Tax	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Corporate Tax	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Excise Taxes: Value Added Tax	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Excise Taxes: Value Added Tax	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Other Expenditure Taxes	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Wealth Taxes	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Senyuz, D., Yuce, M., & Gercek, A. (2018). Turk Vergi Sistemi. Ekin Publications
Bilici, N. (2012). Turk vergi sistemi. Anadolu University Acikogretim Fakultesi.
Isik, H. (2005). Çok Uluslu şirketlerde ortulu kazanc ve ortulu sermaye: Uluslararası düzenlemeler ve uygulamalar ile Turk vergi sisteminin karsilastirilmasi ve oneriler. Maliye Bakanligi.
http://www.vergisorunlari.com.tr/

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.					4
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.				3
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.				3
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.					4
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.			2
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.	0
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.		1
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
Assignment (Homework)	9	1	9
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	1	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	10	1	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	71	0	125