"Tax Handbook 2008/9" is a comprehensive, detailed and up-to-date guide to the UK tax system. Written by "Guardian" personal finance journalist and tax expert Tony Levene, this guide is a must-have for anyone self-employed, employed, retired, saving, investing or considering making a charitable donation or gift to a family member - in short, anyone who resides in the UK and pays tax."Tax Handbook 2008/9" covers: a brief review of the 2008 budget; 'Green' taxes and how they affect you; National Insurance contributions; self-employment and self-assessment; Capital Gains Tax; Inheritance Tax."Tax Handbook 2008/9" makes sense of the jargon and explains the regulations, putting the important concepts into a clear and accessible style. It can also show you: What to do if your hobby becomes a business? How to protect your children from the tax collector? Your rights should things go wrong? And how to get help with your council tax?
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'A good place to look for advice.' Accounting Technician 'An easy-to-understand and up-to-date guide on tax...' East Anglian Daily Times 'The useful tax tips - not to mention a comprehensive rundown of your rights should things go wrong in your relationship with the taxman - could see this book quickly paying for itself.' Scotland's New Homebuyer
About the Author
Tony Levene has been a financial writer for over three decades and has worked for Guardian Money since 1998. He is the author of several books including Money Saving Handbook, Investing for Dummies, The Shares Game and How to Win in the Insurance Jungle. Tony was voted Consumer Champion in 2008 by headlinemoney.co.uk.
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By Big Ears
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I bought this book to get more info about a specific inheritance tax query, and found what I needed to know, very clearly explained. The book was also fascinating to dip into for other items of interest, and not at all stuffy or academic. A very accessible read! Of course, the actual figures and allowances go out of date quickly, but for general stuff it was really useful.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book following the good reviews and was very disappointed as I learnt nothing new and it did not answer any of my queries. The book is well written and does provides a basic overview of varying taxes, but is no way in depth enough for my needs, especially in relation to property rental and CGT. As a result I have bought another tax guide by Tax Cafe which is brilliant and far more comprehensive.
If you know anything about tax or filling in a return, this is probably not the book for you.
If you know anything about tax or filling in a return, this is probably not the book for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By R A Stainsby
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Needed this book to complete my sons tax return. In good condition art a cheap price, so happy with my purchase
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By G. Gavigan
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Not simply an annotation of the tax legislation, this is a very clear guide to related clusters of taxes and allowances that might apply to you in particular circumstances. Alas none of them did.
So impressed I bought Wills and Probate: Hassle-free Expert Advice on Making Your Own Will (Which Essential Guides)
So impressed I bought Wills and Probate: Hassle-free Expert Advice on Making Your Own Will (Which Essential Guides)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs
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This is such a handy little book that I have ordered a second copy for my daughter, who is just starting out as self employed!
The book is clear and consise, giving clear explanations of what is allowed, what is not allowed and how to ensure you keep on the straight and narrow.
There are case studies to illustrate and contextualise the rules, and there are very sueful lists of do's and dont's.
Anyone who has any deviation at all from standard tax (PAYE) needs, shoudl ahve a copy of this handy little guide!
The book is clear and consise, giving clear explanations of what is allowed, what is not allowed and how to ensure you keep on the straight and narrow.
There are case studies to illustrate and contextualise the rules, and there are very sueful lists of do's and dont's.
Anyone who has any deviation at all from standard tax (PAYE) needs, shoudl ahve a copy of this handy little guide!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This guide has all the basics about tax for individuals and small businesses. It is obviously something to dip into rather than read right through, but having tested it in a couple of areas, the advice seems to be comprehensive and helpful. My one niggle is that sometimes it can oversimplify to the point of being a bit patronising but that is probably less of a failing than if it was obtuse and difficult to follow, so all in all a good buy.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By B. Smyth
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In the past I have bought the official tax advice from the Inland Revenue but thought this would be a little easier to digest. It most definitely is.
This covers pretty much any tax you may encounter from extra income, holiday property letting, tax credit, PAYE and even tax relief on bikes! It is very comprehensive and very easy to read.
Even for those who consider themselves a tax expert this would likely have something in it you aren't aware of, perhaps even to your benefit.
I got it because I am now renting out a property in the UK and needed to know what I had to do and what I was entitled to claim against tax. It even tells me the forms I need to fill in and send back.
An essential read and, ironically, because it's a book there is no VAT on it!
This covers pretty much any tax you may encounter from extra income, holiday property letting, tax credit, PAYE and even tax relief on bikes! It is very comprehensive and very easy to read.
Even for those who consider themselves a tax expert this would likely have something in it you aren't aware of, perhaps even to your benefit.
I got it because I am now renting out a property in the UK and needed to know what I had to do and what I was entitled to claim against tax. It even tells me the forms I need to fill in and send back.
An essential read and, ironically, because it's a book there is no VAT on it!
By Mr. P. Harvey
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I have given this book 5-stars because it was the first to be published after The 2013 Budget: no mean feat. Other publications have since followed.
I cannot provide an in depth review of this book because I purchased it for one specific piece of information which I did not find, at least not to my satisfaction. However, I did find a worked example of my problem in another 2013 tax guide, which given a longer timescale may have given the author more time to consider what to include.
Notwithstanding, this is a comprehensive book written in a clear style and a worthy purchase if discounted.
I cannot provide an in depth review of this book because I purchased it for one specific piece of information which I did not find, at least not to my satisfaction. However, I did find a worked example of my problem in another 2013 tax guide, which given a longer timescale may have given the author more time to consider what to include.
Notwithstanding, this is a comprehensive book written in a clear style and a worthy purchase if discounted.
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Cheaper than buying direct from Which? - very useful giving up to the minute information in clear understandable language.Would definitely recommend.
Published 26 days ago by Mr. Vincent A. Hodges
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A clear concise book, which does exactly what it says on the tin. It not an in depth review of tax strategy but its a great primer and should be viewed as such. Read more
Published 20 months ago by PureSymmetry
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Tax Made Easy
Tax isn't the easiest thing for most of us to understand. There's so much jargon and double speak that even if we try to read up on it, it's no less murky. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S. Porter
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I am not very good with taxes and tax return. This book provided good basis and guide to taxes. Sections are divided quite systematically so you can find things quickly. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anistitis
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Helpful Book
As a part-time freelancer who panics every January when the self-assessment tax form is due, I picked this book up in the hopes that it would help me be more prepared... Read more
Published 20 months ago by James Cameron
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BEWARE - DO NOT TRUST THIS BOOK, It contains fundamental errors
REVISED REVIEW:
I will leave my original review below, but since writing it I have found a very worrying error in this book. Read more
I will leave my original review below, but since writing it I have found a very worrying error in this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by The Fat Monk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to read, ideal for those needing a little help!
Another good quality guide from WHICH? offering no nonsense and clear explanation of a myriad of tax issues. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Bob's Mum
5.0 out of 5 stars
A clear and useful guide - recommended.
For anyone wanting guidance through the minefield of UK taxation and its requirements, this is an excellent, clearly written guide. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. I. McCulloch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tells you what you didn't know you needed to know
The UK tax system is a minefield and as a newly self-employed person I've found getting reliable advice (even from the Tax Office) to be very difficult. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Squeebles
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