Jimmy B. Prince (La Trobe University)

Tax for Australians For Dummies

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Produktbeschreibung

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 get every cent you deserve for the new 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. It explains, in plain English, exactly 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, plus warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls, you'll find filing your tax return a breeze. And your taxes will be up to date with the latest changes thanks to this new and fully revised 8th edition. Whether you prepare your own tax return online 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 and relief measures
_ Unpacks what you need to know about 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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: For Dummies / Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W394155930
• 8. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 140mm x 217mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 398g
• ISBN-13: 9781394155934
• ISBN-10: 139415593X
• Artikelnr.: 64195815

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: 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 17

Chapter 3: Lodging Your Tax Return: This One Is for the Nation 33

Chapter 4: Receiving a Visit: When the Tax Office Comes Knocking 47

Part 2: Income from Personal Exertion 55

Chapter 5: Taxing Employees: Working Class Folk 57

Chapter 6: Living in Your Castle: Main Residence 73

Chapter 7: Taxing Issues Affecting Students and Your Children 81

Part 3: Tax-Effective Investments 91

Chapter 8: Interesting Stuff: Bank Deposits and Tax 93

Chapter 9: Owning Part of the Company: Investing in Shares 99

Chapter 10: Building Your Dreams: Investing in Bricks and Mortar 113

Chapter 11: Catching Up on Capital Gains Tax 131

Part 4: Running a Business 147

Chapter 12: Structuring Your Business for Maximum Gain 149

Chapter 13: Starting a Business: On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! 165

Chapter 14: Reducing Your Small Business Tax Bill 181

Chapter 15: Collecting Tax for the Government: Goods and Services Tax 195

Chapter 16: Living on the Fringe: Fringe Benefits Tax 203

Chapter 17: Getting Wealthy: CGT and Small Business 213

Part 5: Thinking Long Term 221

Chapter 18: Preparing for Retirement Using Superannuation 223

Chapter 19: Reaping What You Sow: Receiving a Pension and Government Concessions 243

Chapter 20: Death and Taxes: Wills and Asset Distribution 257

Part 6: The Part of Tens 267

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Minimise Your Tax while Keeping the Tax Office Happy 269

Chapter 22: Ten Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid 277

Appendix A: Taxing the Visitors: Non-Residents 287

Appendix B: Leading Tax Cases and Tax Office Publications: Study Guide 293

Glossary 305

Index 311