Tax 2009/2010 for dummies - Sarah Laing

Take the hassle out of tax with this straightforward guide

Although you can't escape tax, you can make it easier to deal with. Whether you want to work out the taxes on your own business, make tax–efficient investments, or simply understand where your money's going, this plain–English guide has it all. Get to grips with the UK tax system and discover how to make potentially significant savings on your tax bill.

• Get the low–down on tax essentials
  understand the tax system and how you fit into it



• Deal with tax at every stage of life
  find out how to make tax–savvy decisions, whatever your circumstances




• Protect your benefits
  understand the ins and outs of taxes paid on pensions and state benefits




• Maximise your income
  monitor your pay packet and make the most of incentive schemes




• Work out taxes if you're self–employed
  learn how to manage your company's taxes, whether you're just starting out or are a veteran business–owner

'Tax 2009/2010 For Dummies is expertly written in everyday language that makes a complicated subject easy to understand. Its short paragraphs and bullet point style make the book simple to follow, and it's full of invaluable tax tips and reminders. Highly recommended for someone looking for a straightforward introduction to the world of tax.'
Mark McLaughlin, CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP, Chartered Tax Consultant, Author and Editor

Open the book and find:

• Advice on complying with self–assessment regulations



• Techniques to calculate how much Income Tax you owe




• The most tax–friendly investments for you and your children




• How to manage property tax, whether you're buying, selling or renting




• Ways to minimise inheritance tax




• How to pay VAT on your own business




• The tax benefits of becoming a Limited Company




• Day–to–day tax–saving techniques