Tax 2010/2011 For Dummies^®

Paying tax is something no-one can escape, but if people had a better understanding of how the system worked they'd be far wiser with their money, and potentially make significant savings. Tax 2010/2011 For Dummies gives readers easy to understand advice on every aspect of tax - from child credit and investments to pensions and inheritance tax - allowing them to gain greater control over their finances. This up-to-date guide will provide the nine million people who have to work out their own tax bill with jargon-free, step-by-step advice on completing a self-assessment form. Covering the rules and regulations of the 2010/2011 tax year, this manual will help readers stay on top of the changing policies and fulfil their legal obligations.

Tax 2010/2011 For Dummies includes:

Part I: Tax Facts

Chapter 1: Thinking About Tax

Chapter 2: Understanding the UK Tax System

Chapter 3: Self-Assessing

Chapter 4: Working out how much Tax is Due

Part II: Tax Through Your Ages

Chapter 5: Making Tax-Efficient Investments

Chapter 6: Investing in Property

Chapter 7: Planning for Your Retirement

Chapter 8: Passing on the Family Wealth

Part III: Pensions and Benefits

Chapter 9: Understanding UK Pensions

Chapter 10: Paying Tax on Your Pension

Chapter 11: Receiving State Benefits and Tax

Part IV: Working for Someone Else

Chapter 12: Starting Employment

Chapter 13: Understanding Your PAYE Tax Code

Chapter 14: Receiving Expenses and Benefits

Chapter 15: Sharing Your Employer's Fortunes

Part V: Working for Yourself

Chapter 16: Starting a Business

Chapter 17: Running the Business

Chapter 18 Incorporating Your Business

Part VI: The Part of Tens

Chapter 19: Ten Top Tax-Saving Tips

Chapter 20: Ten Top Tips for Dealing with HM Revenue & Customs

Chapter 21: Ten Top Tips for Starting your own Business

Further Guidance

HMRC Helplines

Pensions Guidance

Benefit Rates