Tax for Australians For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, 19 sty 2016 - 304
Tackle your taxes—and get the most from your next tax return!

Do you want to be sure you're getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! Luckily, Tax For Australians For Dummies is here to make it easy to ensure you get every cent you deserve for the 2015-16 tax year. Written by respected tax specialist and CPA fellow Jimmy B. Prince, this fun and friendly guide walks you step-by-step through the complex Australian tax system and explains in plain English what you can claim and exactly what you're owed.

Designed to help you take advantage of everything from investments to kids to government concessions, Tax For Australians For Dummies has you covered from every angle. With plenty of top tips to help make filing your tax return a breeze—plus some key warnings to help you avoid any pitfalls along the way—it's completely up-to-date for anyone completing their tax returns from June onwards. Whether you prepare your own tax return, use myTax or eTax or go to an accountant, there's something inside that will take your return from 'What?' to 'Wow!' in no time.

  • Includes updated tax rates and superannuation thresholds
  • Explains Fringe Benefits Tax and Capital Gains Tax
  • Covers tax and financial hardship
  • Describes changes to small business deductions

If you're an employee, investor, small business owner, retiree or even a student, Tax For Australians For Dummies is the no-nonsense, easy-to-follow guide that answers all of your tax questions.

 

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Introduction
Explaining the Australian Tax System
Ordinary income
Looking for Tax Offsets
Receiving a Visit When the Tax Office Comes Knocking
Taxing Employees Working Class Folk
Living in Your Castle Main Residence
Taxing Issues That Affect Students and Your Children
Lease document expenses
Collecting Tax for the Government Goods and Services
Living on the Fringe Fringe Benefits
Getting Wealthy CGT and Small Business
Preparing for Retirement Using Superannuation
Government Concessions
Government Pensions and Allowances
Death and Taxes Wills and Asset Distribution

Interesting Stuff Bank Deposits and
Building Your Dreams Investing in Bricks and Mortar
Catching Up on Capital Gains
Structuring Your Business for Maximum Gain
Starting a Business On Your Mark Get Set
Reducing Your Small Business Tax Bill
The Part of Tens
Ten Common Tax Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Taxing the Visitors NonResidents
Glossary
About the Author

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Informacje o autorze (2016)

Jimmy B. Prince is a fellow of CPA Australia, a tax specialist, and author of several investment books. He is a former lecturer in income tax law at La Trobe University and has worked for the Australian Taxation Office.

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TytułTax for Australians For Dummies
AutorJimmy B. Prince
Wydanie7
WydawcaJohn Wiley & Sons, 2016
ISBN0730324664, 9780730324669
Liczba stron304
  
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