Tax for Australians For Dummies

Tackle your taxes--and get the most from your next tax return!

Do you want to be sure you're getting the maximum tax refund? Of course you do! Luckily, Tax for Australians For Dummies is here to make it easy to get every cent you deserve for the new tax year. Written by respected tax specialist and CPA fellow Jimmy B. Prince, this fun and friendly guide walks you step-by-step through the complex Australian tax system. It explains, in plain English, exactly what you can claim and exactly what you're owed.

Designed to help you take advantage of everything from investments to kids to government concessions, Tax for Australians For Dummies has you covered from every angle. With plenty of top tips, plus warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls, you'll find filing your tax return a breeze. And your taxes will be up to date with the latest changes thanks to this new and fully revised 8th edition. Whether you prepare your own tax return online or go to an accountant, there's something inside that will take your return from 'What?' to 'Wow!' in no time.

• Includes updated tax rates and superannuation thresholds

• Explains Fringe Benefits Tax and Capital Gains Tax

• Covers tax and financial hardship and relief measures

• Unpacks what you need to know about small business deductions

If you're an employee, investor, small business owner, retiree or even a student, Tax for Australians For Dummies is the no-nonsense, easy-to-follow guide that answers all of your tax questions.

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Jimmy B. Prince is a fellow of CPA Australia, a tax specialist, and author of several investment, personal finance and taxation books. He is a former lecturer in income tax law at La Trobe University and has worked for the Australian Taxation Office.