Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #221637 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Synopsis
Tax affects everyone - from the retired or those with savings and investments to the self-employed and employed; from the thousands of people who make charitable donations every month to those who give gifts to family members. Make sense of the complicated rules, legislation and red-tape with the "Tax Handbook 2007/8". Written by "Guardian" finance journalist and tax expert Tony Levene, this essential guide gives expert advice on all aspects of the UK tax system and does the legwork for you. It includes information on finding the right accountant and how to get the best from them, advice on tax credits for families and can show you how to save money by filling in your self-assessment form accurately and on time. "The Tax Handbook 2007/8" can help you to avoid the dreaded penalty charges, making sense of the jargon and explaining the system in a clear and accessible style. It includes a brief review of the 2007 budget, including any changes to the tax system. It shows how to claim for work items even if you're not self-employed. It covers Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. It tells you your rights should things go wrong.

It shows how to protect your children from the tax collector and gives advice on Self-Assessment.