Zurich Tax Handbook 2008-2009 [Hardcover]

Finding clear yet concise information on a subject as perplexing as taxation can be daunting especially with the amount of material available. Shrewd tax planning

can reduce your year on year tax liability as well as ensuring that Capital Gain Tax and Inheritance tax are reduced and your pension is maximised.

The new 2008-2009 edition of the Handbook continues the tradition of accessible and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of taxation. Fully revised and updated, this edition incorporates all the latest changes, offering sound practical advice on self-assessment and the entries in your Tax Return on a line-by-line basis.

It provides detailed information on the complete range of taxes including CGT, Vat, stamp duty, IHt and national insurance, plus pension planning and property investment.Written by an expert author team, the Tax Handbook provides detailed information on the complete range of taxes from a variety of different angles - whether you're employed, self-employed, UK based, or an expat.

What effect will the 2008 10p tax changes have? How are the new Inheritance Tax guidelines to be implemented? What are the new dates for the filing of your tax return?

The Zurich Tax Handbook, 2008-09 edition, is the most up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly tax guide on the market, explaining every aspect of UK taxation in a simple and accessible language.

Designed to show how the UK tax system is applied, the book makes clear what is expected of you in the reporting and payment of tax. The Handbook reproduces relevant pages of Revenue forms, usefully cross-referenced; provides worked examples and checklists; and identifies situations where it may be possible to save tax.

Fully revised and updated, theZurich Tax Handbook provides complete coverage of all aspects of taxation:

• Easy to follow summary of the key changes introduced in the 2008 Finance Act such as those relating to Inheritance Tax,  non-domiciled status and Capital Gains Tax
• Tax legislation updates posted throughout the year: www.pearson-books.com/zurichtaxhandbook
• A list of abbreviations and a comprehensive glossary
• Advice on how to save tax
• Practical advice and worked examples on self-assessment and tax returns.

Anthony Foreman is a partner with PKF (UK) LLP and specialises in personal tax planning.

Gerald Mowles was formerly with PKF. He is a partner with BBL UK and specialises in personal tax planning, especially for foreign nationals resident in the UK.

Readers can access the accompanying website:

www.pearson-books.com/zurichtaxhandbook

for relevant and up-to-date changes that occur throughout the year between Budgets.

Anthony Foreman is a Tax Partner with PKF, one of the ten largest firms of Chartered Accountants. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute

of taxation, has been a member of the Chartered accountant tax Technical Committee and currently represents ICAEW at meetings with the inland Revenue.

Gerald Mowles is a tax consultant for Amicorp (UK) specialising in personal tax, especially for US and other foreign nationals living and working in the UK.

Philip Fisher is a tax partner at PKF and writes for Tolleys (on share schemes).