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Do you want to be sure you're getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! And Tax For Australians for Dummies, Third 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 labyrinthine world of the Australian tax system to help you understand exactly what you can claim.
Providing complete coverage of changes to tax legislation for the 2011/12 tax year, including the recently passed climate change tax legislation, as well as proposed changes that haven't quite made into law yet, the 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.
Whether you're an employee, investor, small business owner, retiree, or student, Tax For Australians for Dummies, Third Edition is the easy-to-follow guide that answers all your tax questions.
Part I: How You’re Taxed in Australia 7
Chapter 1: Understanding the Australian Tax System 9
Chapter 2: Taxing Australians: The Formula You Had to Have 17
Chapter 3: Lodging Your Tax Return: This One Is for the Nation 31
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 115
Part IV: Running a Business 131
Chapter 12: Structuring Your Business for Maximum Gain 133
Chapter 13: Starting a Business: On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! 147
Chapter 14: Reducing Your Small Business Tax Bill 161
Chapter 15: Collecting Tax for the Government: Goods and Services Tax 173
Chapter 16: Living on the Fringe: Fringe Benefits Tax 181
Chapter 17: Getting Wealthy: CGT and Small Business 191
Part V: Thinking Long Term 199
Chapter 18: Preparing for Retirement Using Superannuation 201
Chapter 19: Reaping What You Sow: Receiving a Pension and Government Concessions 217
Chapter 20: Death and Taxes: Wills and Asset Distribution 227
Part VI: The Part of Tens 235
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Minimise Your Tax while Keeping the Tax Office Happy 237
Chapter 22: Ten of the Top Retirement Tax Tips 245
Appendix A: Taxing the Visitors: Non-Residents 253
Glossary 259
Index 265
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Do you want to be sure you're getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! And Tax For Australians for Dummies, Third 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 labyrinthine world of the Australian tax ...