Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Tax System Theory and Practices
Course Code: MYL561
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Turkish tax system from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It is designed to equip students with knowledge of fundamental concepts in tax law, the structure and functioning of the Turkish tax system, and various types of taxes and taxation procedures. The course also aims to develop students’ ability to analyze tax practices and evaluate the economic and social impacts of tax policies. Ultimately, it seeks to lay a solid foundation for specialization in the field of public finance.

Course Content

This course examines the structure of the Turkish Tax System within the framework of income, expenditure, and wealth taxes. It focuses on the seven types of income under the income tax, VAT (Value Added Tax), SCT (Special Consumption Tax), and other indirect taxes under expenditure taxes, as well as motor vehicle tax, property tax, and inheritance and gift tax under wealth taxes. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain the ability to analyze tax legislation and prepare tax returns through practical exercises.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Sercan YAVAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic structure of the Turkish tax system and taxation principles.
2.Analyzes the legal regulations regarding income, expenditure and wealth taxes.
3.Evaluates the economic and social effects of tax types.
4.Prepares tax declarations and applications based on real examples.
5.Follows and comments on current developments in tax legislation.
6.Produces solutions in the field of public finance by turning theoretical knowledge into practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turkish Tax System Doğan Şenyüz 21st Edition. Doğan Şenyüz, Mehmet Yüce, Adnan Gerçek · Ekin Publishing House Old Edition.
2.Turkish Tax System 6th Edition with Sample Questions and Explanatory Solutions Prof. Dr. Murat Batı Prof. Dr. Binhan Elif Yılmaz
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Turkish Tax System
Week 2 - Theoretical
Tax System and Income Tax: Basic Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Income Tax: Commercial Income and Agricultural Income
Week 4 - Theoretical
Income Tax: Real Estate Capital Income and Securities Capital Income
Week 5 - Theoretical
Income Tax: Wages and Self-Employment Earnings
Week 6 - Theoretical
Income Tax: Other Earnings and Income
Week 7 - Theoretical
Expenditure Taxes: Value Added Tax (VAT)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Expenditure Taxes: Special Consumption Tax (SCT)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Other Expenditure Taxes I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Other Expenditure Taxes II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Taxes on Wealth: Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Taxes on Wealth: Property Tax
Week 13 - Theoretical
Taxes on Wealth: Inheritance and Transfer Tax
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation and Implementation Studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
4
4
5
2
OÇ-2
4
4
3
2
5
OÇ-3
4
3
2
5
4
OÇ-4
3
2
5
3
5
OÇ-5
4
3
2
4
5
OÇ-6
4
3
4
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026