Jimmy B. Prince 
Tax For Australians For Dummies, 2013 – 14 Edition 

Tackle your tax with confidence and get the most from your return
Do you want to be sure you’re getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! And Tax for Australians For Dummies, 2013-2014 Edition is the only resource you need to ensure that you get every cent you deserve. Written by respected tax specialist and CPA fellow Jimmy B. Prince, this book guides you step by step through the complex Australian tax system to help you understand exactly what you can claim and exactly what you’re owed.
Providing complete coverage of changes to tax legislation for tax year 2013-2014, as well as proposed changes that haven’t made it into law yet, this book has you covered from every angle. Designed to help you take advantage of everything from investments to kids to government concessions, Tax for Australians For Dummies tells you everything you need to know to beat the taxman at his own game.
* Written specifically for Australian taxpayers
* Fully updated for the 2013-2014 tax year
* Includes everything you need to maximise your tax refund
* Contains essential new information on recent tax changes, including updated tax rates, FBT, CGT, and superannuation thresholds
Whether you’re an employee, investor, small business owner, retiree, or even student, Tax for Australians For Dummies, 2013-2014 Edition is the easy-to-follow guide that answers all your tax questions.

Table of Content

Introduction 1
Part I: How You’re Taxed in Australia 5
Chapter 1: Understanding the Australian Tax System 7
Chapter 2: Taxing Australians: The Formula You Need to Know 15
Chapter 3: Lodging Your Tax Return: This One Is for the Nation 29
Chapter 4: Receiving a Visit: When the Tax Office Comes Knocking 43
Part II: Income from Personal Exertion 49
Chapter 5: Taxing Employees: Working Class Man 51
Chapter 6: Living in Your Castle: Main Residence 65
Chapter 7: Taxing Issues That Affect Your Children 73
Part III: Tax-Effective Investments 83
Chapter 8: Interesting Stuff: Bank Deposits and Tax 85
Chapter 9: Owning Part of the Company: Investing in Shares 89
Chapter 10: Building Your Dreams: Investing in Bricks and Mortar 101
Chapter 11: Catching Up on Capital Gains Tax 119
Part IV: Running a Business 135
Chapter 12: Structuring Your Business for Maximum Gain 137
Chapter 13: Starting a Business: On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! 151
Chapter 14: Reducing Your Small Business Tax Bill 165
Chapter 15: Collecting Tax for the Government: Goods and Services Tax 177
Chapter 16: Living on the Fringe: Fringe Benefits Tax 185
Chapter 17: Getting Wealthy: CGT and Small Business 195
Part V: Thinking Long-Term 203
Chapter 18: Preparing for Retirement Using Superannuation 205
Chapter 19: Reaping What You Sow: Receiving a Pension and Government Concessions 223
Chapter 20: Death and Taxes: Wills and Asset Distribution 235
Part VI: The Part of Tens 243
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Minimise Your Tax while Keeping the Tax Office Happy 245
Chapter 22: Ten Common Tax Mistakes You Need to Avoid 253
Appendix A: Taxing the Visitors: Non-Residents 261
Glossary 267
Index 273

About the author

Jimmy B. Prince is a fellow of CPA Australia, a taxspecialist, and an author of several investment books. He is aformer lecturer in income tax law at La Trobe University and hasworked for the Australian Taxation Office.