Program Information

The Academy held its first training program twenty-two years ago in 1984. Over the years, around 530 local tax officers and over 150 foreign tax officers from nearly fifty countries have attended courses at the Academy. The focus in earlier courses at the Academy was on fundamental tax theories. These days, in response to the rapid changes in the market place, a variety of new courses are offered. This year, the content of the course focuses on the Taxation of Trusts, International Taxation, and Tax Treaties.

Many graduates of the Academy have taken the positions as tax policy decision-makers. The Academy not only provides efficient training programs for the cultivation of talented tax officials, but also plays a useful part in helping to establish or to maintain sound and efficient tax systems in other countries.

Course Objectives

The Academy invites internationally-renowned professors and experts to share state- of-the-art knowledge and the latest developments in the practice of tax issues, and participants can expect to ：

Acquire a deeper understanding of options to be taken in disputes regarding the taxation of trusts
Acquire a better understanding of transactional and international tax matters and how to deal with tax controversy issues, and
Improve their understanding in the area of tax treaties with regard to the avoidance of double taxation.
Training Methodology

The training methodology is a combination of lecture, sharing of experiences, and practical workshops.

Participants

Applicants should have an adequate communicative ability in English and meet one of the following requirements:

Be tax officials with a strong background in taxation who can demonstrate potential for advancement.
Be government employees with a B.A. Degree level of training.
Class Hours

Each class will be held in 50-minute units from 9: 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., from Monday to Friday. The lunch break is scheduled for one hour and 30 minutes.

Curriculum and Faculty

Taxation of Trusts (10 th-14 th July) 
Dennis A. Calfee
Professor of Law 
University of Florida
International Taxation (17 th -21 st July) 
William H. Hornberger 
Partner, Jackson Walker LLP
Tax Treaties (24 th -28 th July)
Professor Richard T. Ainsworth
Boston University School of Law
Language

Classes are conducted in English.

Certificates

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded certificates at the end of the Academy.

Financing

Tuition
Free of charge, including field trips, books, and materials.
Transportation
The participant will be issued a round-trip economy class air ticket between his or her home country and the R.O.C. by the most direct route.
Allowance
Each participant will be provided with NT$700 per day during the training period.
Board and Lodging
The Institute will provide rooms, free of charge. The dormitory opens at 6: 30 a.m. and closes at 11:00 p.m. However, payment for meals outside the Training Institute must be made by the participants. Participants may opt to stay at accommodation other than that provided by the Institute, but at their own cost.
Insurance
Participants will be provided with accident insurance. It is recommended that all participants from abroad have adequate insurance.
Other Books and Academic Publications
Participants who wish to purchase publications in addition to those provided by the Academy are required to pay for such publications.

The 2006 International Taxation Academy Schedule of Curriculum

Thanks Remarks by Bakary ( from Gambi )
Comments of Foreign Participants

　Bahrain    Mr. Mohammed Saeed hassan
　Czech    Mr. Marek Sokol
　Gambi     Mr. Bakary k.Sanyang
　Honduras    Ms. Edelmira Mancia Pavon(Edel)
　Malawi    Ms. Chrissie T. Kansilanga
　Palau    Ms. Analee Rose Maidesil
　Vietnam    Ms. Tran Thi Ming Hien

Activities Photos of The 2006 International Taxation Academy

The 2006 International Taxation Academy, July 10-28 Study & Tour Activities Photos