Sarah Laing 
Tax 2010 / 2011 For Dummies, UK Edition 

Fully updated for the 2010/2011 tax year, this book takes the
hassle out of tax

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.

* Tax facts – get the low-down on tax essentials

* Tax through your ages – find out how to make the most
tax-savvy decisions at every stage of your life

* Pensions and benefits – understand the ins and outs of
taxes paid on pensions and state benefits

* Working for someone else – keep an eye on your pay packet
and make the most of incentive schemes

* Working for yourself – learn how to manage your company’s
taxes, whether you’re just starting out or are a veteran
business-owner

Open the book and find:

* Advice on complying with self-assessment regulations

* Techniques for calculating how much income tax you owe

* Updates on the most tax-friendly investments for you and your
children

* How to manage property tax, whether you’re buying, selling or
renting

* Ways to reduce inheritance tax

* The best way to pay VAT on your own business

* The tax benefits of becoming a limited company

* Day-to-day tax-saving techniques

‚Tax 2010/2011 For Dummies is expertly written in plain,
everyday language that makes a complicated subject easy to
understand. It’s simple to follow, and full of invaluable tax tips
and reminders. Highly recommended for someone looking for a
straightforward introduction to the world of tax.‘

–Mark Mc Laughlin, CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP, Chartered Tax
Consultant, Author and Editor

Learn to:

* Understand your tax status and fulfil your legal obligations

* Calculate your business taxes

* Fill out a self-assessment form

* Make tax-efficient investments

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.

Part I: Tax Facts.

Chapter 1: Thinking About Tax.

Chapter 2: Understanding the Legal Framework.

Chapter 3: Self Assessing.

Chapter 4: Working Out How Much Income Tax Is Due.

Part II: Tax Through Your Ages.

Chapter 5: Supporting Children.

Chapter 6: Making Tax-Efficient Investments.

Chapter 7: Investing in Property.

Chapter 8: Passing On Your Wealth.

Part III: Pensions and Benefits.

Chapter 9: Understanding UK Pensions.

Chapter 10: Paying Tax on Your Pensions.

Chapter 11: Looking at State Benefits and Tax.

Part IV: Working for Someone Else.

Chapter 12: PAYEing Tax in Employment.

Chapter 13: Receiving Expenses and Benefits.

Chapter 14: Sharing Your Employer’s Fortunes.

Part V: Working for Yourself.

Chapter 15: Starting a Business.

Chapter 16: Running a Business.

Chapter 17: Incorporating Your Business.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Tax-Saving Tips.

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Dealing with HM Revenue &
Customs.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Starting and Running Your Own
Business.

Appendix.

Index.

Über den Autor

Sarah Laing is a Chartered Tax Advisor who originally worked for HMRC. She writes for several professional tax publications and is the news editor for Taxation Web.co.uk.