Tax For Australians For Dummies

Product description Take on your tax with confidence and get the most out of your next tax return Do you want to be sure you're getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! And Tax For Australians for Dummies, 2012-13 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 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 2012-13 tax year, 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. Designed specifically for Australians Fully updated for the 2012-13 tax year Includes everything you need to build your tax knowledge Contains essential new information on claiming home office, work, car, and self-education expenses, and uses case studies to illustrate your opportunities to save Further updates for this year cover changes to private health insurance rules, tax audits, tax offsets, special disability trusts, and tax issues for companies and trusts Whether you're an employee, investor, small business owner, retiree, or student, Tax For Australians for Dummies, 2012-13 Edition is the easy-to-follow guide that answers all your tax questions. From the Back Cover Learn to: Lodge your tax return and maximise your refund Keep on top of changes to the rules Minimise your small business tax bill Make the most of tax-free investing and super Boost your confidence and get the most from your next tax return Do you dream of receiving a large tax refund, but find the reality of tax time to be a nightmare? Tax for Australians For Dummies includes all the information you need to get every cent you're entitled to for the 2012–13 financial year. Useful for everyone from employees and business owners to investors, this book offers expert advice for all of your taxation needs! Increase your tax knowledge — learn the ins and outs of the complex Australian tax system Recognise what you can and can't claim — lodge your tax return correctly or deal with an audit Get to grips with small business tax — keep on top of record keeping and claim the right expenses and concessions Discover tax-effective investing — take advantage of investing in shares and property Prepare for the future — understand tax rules for superannuation and the benefits of using a self-managed super fund Open the book and find: Tips for reducing your tax bill and maximising your refund Case studies with practical step-by-step examples Advice on income tax and GST Information for families with children How to calculate capital gains tax and fringe benefits tax About the Author Jimmy B. Prince is a fellow of CPA Australia, a tax specialist and author of several investment books. He is a former lecturer in income tax law at La Trobe University and has worked for the Australian Taxation Office.