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Book SynopsisThe President and leading Members of Congress have stated that fundamental tax reform is a major policy objective for the 112th Congress. Some Members have said that fundamental tax reform is needed in order to raise a large amount of additional revenue, which is necessary to reduce high forecast budget deficits and the sharply rising national debt. Congressional interest has been expressed in both a major overhaul of the U.S. tax system and the feasibility of levying a consumption tax. Some proponents of reform argue that the tax base should be broadened by reducing or eliminating many tax expenditures. An alternative to increasing tax revenues is cutting spending. Thus, Members are faced with considering the best mix of tax increases and spending cuts in order to reduce deficits and slow the growth of the national debt. This book examines major fiscal reform proposals for tax reform with a focus on business tax reform and the extension of the "Bust Tax Cuts".

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Book SynopsisAs more and more purchases are made over the Internet, states are looking for new ways to collect taxes on these sales. While there is a common misperception that states cannot tax Internet sales, the reality is that they may impose sales and use taxes on such transactions, even when the retailer is outside of the state. However, if the seller does not have a constitutionally sufficient connection ("nexus") to the state, then the seller is under no enforceable obligation to collect a use tax. While the purchaser is still generally responsible for paying the use tax, the rate of compliance is low. Recent laws, often called "Amazon" laws in reference to the large Internet retailer, represent fresh attempts by the states to capture taxes on Internet sales. This book provides a constitutional analysis of "Amazon" laws and taxation of Internet sales; state taxation of Internet transactions; and testimony on the hearing on the constitutional limitations on states'' authority to collect sales taxes in E-commerce.

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Book SynopsisIn the United States, how a business is taxed at the federal level is partly dependent on how it is organised. Publicly traded corporations known as subchapter C corporations are taxed once at the corporate level according to the corporate tax system, and then a second time at the individual-shareholder level according to the individual tax system when corporate dividend payments are made or capital gains are realised. This leads to the so-called "double taxation" of corporate profits. Businesses that choose any other form of organisation are, in general, taxed only once at the individual level. That is, the income of certain businesses passes through to the individual business owners and is taxed according to the individual income tax system. Examples of these alternative "pass-through" forms of organisation include sole proprietorships, partnerships, subchapter S corporations, and limited liability companies. This book summarises the general tax treatment of corporate and pass-through businesses and analyses the most recent business data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Book SynopsisIncome tax rates have been at the centre of recent policy debates over taxes. Some policy-makers have argued that raising tax rates, especially on higher income taxpayers, to increase tax revenues is part of the solution for long-term debt reduction. For example, the Senate recently passed the Middle Class Tax Cut, which would allow the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts to expire for taxpayers with income over $250,000. The Senate recently considered legislation, the Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012, that would implement the "Buffett rule" by raising the tax rate on millionaires. Other recent budget and deficit reduction proposals would reduce tax rates. This book examines individual income tax rates since 1945 in relation to these arguments and seeks to establish what, if any, relationship exists between the top tax rates and economic growth, using statistical analysis.

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Book SynopsisMillions of individual and business taxpayers owe billions of dollars in unpaid federal tax debts, and the IRS expends substantial resources trying to collect these debts. Other federal agencies that are owed non-tax debts report such debts to credit bureaus, in part as a tool to encourage debtors to pay. However, the IRS is not allowed to directly report tax debts to credit bureaus because long-standing federal law protects the privacy of taxpayers'' information. This book examines the inventory of tax debts and the characteristics that may be relevant to a potential proposal to report tax debts to credit bureaus.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include the constitutionality of retroactive tax legislation; tax provisions to assist with disaster recovery; the impact of the federal estate tax on state estate taxes; effective marginal tax rates for low- and moderate-income workers; and the taxation of capital and labour through the self-employment tax.

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Book SynopsisIn the face of the rising cost of higher education, families may consider a variety of ways to finance their children''s college expenses. In order to make higher education more affordable, Congress enacted legislation that provides favourable tax treatment for college savings. Among the options families may choose to save for college, they may consider using tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (QTPs), also known as 529 plans. This book provides an overview of the mechanics of 529 plans and examines the specific tax advantages that these plans offer.

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Book SynopsisThe federal budget deficit has exceeded $1 trillion annually in each fiscal year since 2009, and deficits are projected to continue. Over time, unsustainable deficits can lead to reduced savings for investment, higher interest rates, and higher levels of inflation. Restoring fiscal balance would require spending reductions, revenue increases, or some combination of the two. Policy-makers have considered a number of options for raising additional federal revenues, including a carbon tax. A carbon tax could apply directly to carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or to the inputs (e.g., fossil fuels) that lead to the emissions. Unlike a tax on the energy content of each fuel, a carbon tax would vary with a fuel''s carbon content, as there is a direct correlation between a fuel''s carbon content and its CO2 emissions. This book examines the carbon tax debate as a deficit reduction tool with a focus on policy design considerations.

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Book SynopsisThe Subcommittee on Oversight of the Committee on Ways and Means has reviewed the implementation of the tax and tax-related revenue provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Affordable Care Act has made broad-based changes to the law with respect to health insurance coverage in the individual and group markets and the law with respect to group health plans as well as laws that apply to Medicare and Medicaid. The ACA also includes a significant number of changes to the Code, including the addition of new Code sections and the amendment of previously existing Code sections. The ACA also includes off-Code revenue provisions that impose certain industry fees. This book provides a summary of health insurance changes made by the ACA and a description of the present law rules with respect to ACA revenue provisions and their implementation.

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Book SynopsisThe President and leading Members of Congress have indicated that income tax reform is a major policy objective. Some itemised deductions are visible candidates for "broadening the base" of the individual income tax and cutting back on tax expenditures and primarily consist of deductions for mortgage interest, state, and local taxes, and charitable contributions. The benefits of itemised deductions are concentrated among higher-income individuals, and that is particularly the case for state and local income tax deductions and charitable deductions. Proposals for addressing these provisions fall into two general classes. One approach could include repealing or restricting all itemised deductions. A different approach would consider each type of deduction and tailor a reform to the particular objectives and merits of the deductions, such as a lower ceiling on home mortgage interest deduction and a floor for charitable contributions. This book analyses various proposals to restrict itemised deductions, both across-the-board and individually tailored, using standard economic criteria of economic efficiency, distribution, simplicity, and estimated revenue effects.

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Book SynopsisTax expenditures -- special exemptions and exclusions, credits, deductions, deferrals, and preferential tax rates claimed by corporations, individuals, or both -- support federal policy goals but result in revenue forgone by the federal government. Congress and the administration are reexamining tax expenditures used by corporations as part of corporate tax reform. This book describes trends in the number of corporate tax expenditures and estimated corporate revenue losses since 1986; describes the use of corporate tax expenditures in 2011; and compares the size of corporate tax expenditures to federal spending by budget function and, for tax expenditures used only by corporations, identifies spending programs with similar purposes. This book also uses GAO''s tax expenditures evaluation guide to determine what is known about the deferral of income for controlled foreign corporations; deferred taxes for certain financial firms on income earned overseas; and the graduated corporate income tax rate.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains an explanation of the major provisions of the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes as they apply to transfers in 2014. It provides basic principles regarding the computation of these three transfer taxes. It also provides a history, description, and analysis of the Federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (also referred to as the "wealth transfer taxes"), as well as a description of selected reform proposals.

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Book SynopsisWhile most would agree that taxation should be fair, views as to what constitutes a fair tax vary. Economists and political philosophers since the days of Adam Smith have recognized two broad concepts of fair taxation. One such principle is known as the benefit principle, under which taxes should be levied in proportion to the benefits received from the public sector. Under this principle, it is the government''s job to view taxes as the prices that would prevail in an actual market for the government service. The second principle is known as the ability to pay principle. This principle focuses only on the tax side of the budget, and views taxation as imposing an aggregate cost that must be apportioned in a manner that taxes those with equal ability to pay equally, and imposes greater burdens on those with greater ability to pay. This book discusses the fairness and tax policies in the U.S., and provides the 2011 distribution of household income and federal taxes.

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Book SynopsisCongress and the Obama Administration have expressed interest in addressing multinational corporations'' ability to shift profits into low- and no-tax countries with little corresponding change in business operations. Several factors appear to be driving this interest. Economists have estimated that profit shifting results in significant tax revenue losses annually, implying that reducing the practice could help address deficit and debt concerns. Profit shifting and base erosion are also believed to distort the allocation of capital as investment decisions are overly influenced by taxes. Fairness concerns have also been raised. If multinational corporations can avoid or reduce their taxes, other taxpayers (including domestically focused businesses and individuals) may perceive the tax system as unfair. At the same time, policymakers are also concerned that American corporations could be unintentionally harmed if careful consideration is not given to the proper way to reduce profit shifting. This book is intended to assist Congress as it considers what, if any, action to curb profit shifting. This book discusses the methods used for shifting profits only to the extent that it is necessary for interpreting the data or discussing policy options. In addition, this book addresses tax havens; basic concepts and policy issues of U.S. international corporate taxation; and reforms of U.S. international taxation.

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Book SynopsisAudit activities help ensure taxpayers pay the right amount of tax and help address the net $385 billion tax gapthe difference between the amount of taxes paid voluntarily and on time, and the amount owed. Audit programs in Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Wage and Investment division (W&I) mainly cover refundable credits reported on the Form 1040, Individual Income Tax Return. The hundreds of thousands of taxpayers whom W&I interacts with annually during audits make it critical to apply the tax law fairly. Unfair selection would increase burden on taxpayers and reduce public confidence in IRS. This book reviews and describes the W&I process for selecting tax returns for audit, and determines how well W&I''s audit selection procedures support its mission and goal to apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. This book also describes IRSs processes and controls for selecting Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) taxpayers for audit; and determines how well SB/SEs selection processes and controls support its mission to apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year, "Taxation: Policy and Practice" continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 15 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. It includes features such as: fully updated and revised to include the Finance Act 2008; designed to support independent or classroom study; a glossary of key terms and concepts; more than 100 useful questions and mini case studies; and a comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers. It is ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThe 2008/09 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, while Part 2 gives a borad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK's tax system, highlighting some international comparisons. Features: - revised to include all 2008 Finance Act - Numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text - Chapter by chapter self-assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers at the end of the text Suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying on course in taxation, and other swanting to understand the economics of taxation.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 16 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many textbooks and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2009/2010 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features - Fully updated and revised to include the Finance Act 2009 - Designed to support independent or classroom study. - A glossary of key terms and concepts. - More than 100 useful questions and mini case studies. - A comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers. - Ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax and Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. The book is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. In this new edition - This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2009 Finance Act that relate to the tax year 2009/10. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes, new flat rate of CGT and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 17 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2010/2011 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features - Fully updated and revised to include the Finance Acts 2010 - Designed to support independent or classroom study. - A glossary of key terms and concepts. - More than 100 useful questions and mini case studies. - A comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers. - Ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax and Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. The book is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. In this new edition - This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2010 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2010/11. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes, new rates of CGT and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Now updated annually, the 2009/2010 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features - Revised to include the 2010 Budgets and Finance Acts. - Numerical examples and illustrations intergrated throughout the text. - Chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text. - This text is updated and revised annually. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year, this continues to be the number one UK textbook providing coverage of the country's tax system as it has for the last 19 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in UK taxation, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year.

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Book SynopsisFully updated with the new rules each year, this is the leading University textbook on UK taxation. It has provided detailed coverage of the principles and practice of the UK's tax system for over 20 years. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation system. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. It contains large numbers of practice questions and is linked to comprehensive further online resources available to purchasers.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of taxation with a thorough knowledge of the UK's: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax and Value added tax. This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2014 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2014/15. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Updated annually, the 2014/2015 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK's tax system, highlighting international comparisons.

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Book SynopsisThe most widely used UK University tax textbook. Fully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 22 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2015/2016 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features: Fully updated and revised to include both of the Finance Acts 2015, designed to support independent or classroom study, a glossary of key terms and concepts; more than 100 useful full questions and mini case studies included, a comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers, ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax, Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. The book is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2014 and 2015 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2015/16. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes and VAT changes. It is updated for both of the 2015 Budgets.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Now updated annually, the 2015/2016 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features : Revised to include the 2015 Budgets and Finance Acts, numerical examples and illustrations intergrated throughout the text, chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text. This text is updated and revised annually. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays is based on papers presented at the 22nnd Annual Conference of the Tax Research Network (TRN), held at the University of Exeter in September 2013. The essays provide valuable insights into the rich diversity of contemporary tax research. They draw on a variety of prespectives including psychology, law, organisational theory and public policy. They are written by a mix of scholars ranging from current doctoral students through to more experienced tax researchers and cover a range of themes including equity, taxpayer compliance and rights and tax policy. This volume will provide insights and inspiration to aspiring and experienced tax researchers and policy professionals alike. This volume is dedicated to the late Tim Vollans who was a highly respected and valued member of the TRN. His support for the TRN and its activities was longstanding and unstinting.

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Book SynopsisThe most widely used UK University tax textbook. Fully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 23 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2016/2017 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features: Fully updated and revised to include both of the Finance Act 2016, designed to support independent or classroom study, a glossary of key terms and concepts; more than 100 useful full questions and mini case studies included, a comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers, ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax, Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. The book is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2015 and 2016 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2016/17. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Now updated annually, the 2016/2017 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features : Revised to include the 2016 Budget and Finance Act, numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text, chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text. This text is updated and revised annually. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for students of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.

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Book SynopsisIf you're buying on Amazon for work, we recommend creating a FREE Amazon Business account for downloadable VAT invoices, business-only pricing, greater payment flexibility and more. Create a free account. The most widely used UK University tax textbook. Fully updated each year, Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 24 years. It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2017/2018 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features: Fully updated and revised to include the Finance Act 2017; designed to support independent or classroom study; a glossary of key terms and concepts; more than 100 useful full questions and mini case studies included; a comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers; ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax, Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. It is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2016 and 2017 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2017/18. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Now updated annually, the 2016/2017 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features: Revised to include the 2016 Budget and Finance Act, numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text, chapter-by-chapter self-assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self-assessment questions at the end of the text. This text is updated and revised annually. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for students of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 25 years. The most widely used UK University tax textbook! It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2018/2019 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making.

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Book SynopsisIf you're buying on Amazon for work, we recommend creating a FREE Amazon Business account for downloadable VAT invoices, business-only pricing, greater payment flexibility and more. Create a free account. This comprehensive and popular annual textbook provides students of UK taxation with a thorough knowledge of: Income tax, Corporation tax, Capital gains tax, Inheritance tax, Value added tax. The book provides numerous illustrative examples of the practical operation of statute and case law and provides a wide variety of end-of-chapter questions for self learning. It is aimed at students studying for both University degree programmes incorporating courses in UK taxation and also students studying tax courses for professional qualifications in accounting, banking, management and taxation. Past exam questions, with solutions, are provided in the text from the ACCA, CIMA and CIOT examinations. This edition has been updated for all those provisions of the 2017 and 2018 Finance Acts that relate to the tax year 2018/19. In particular, it incorporates all the new personal tax rates, allowances and reliefs, together with changes for self employed businesses, employment tax rule changes and VAT changes.

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Book SynopsisFor over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. The 18th edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK’s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features Regularly revised to keep it up to date with changes to the UK tax system. Numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text. Chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.Trade Review"This is by far the best book in its field available today." -- Andy Lymer, Professor of Accounting & Taxation, Birmingham Business School

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Book SynopsisIn 2015 the OECD released its roadmap to address Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. The global tax reform package, with 15 Actions, is designed to equip countries with the tools they need to ensure profits are taxed where economic activity occurs and value is added. This volume is a comprehensive stock-take of the BEPS implementation that looks beyond a mere checklist of action or non-action to explore the experiences of 18 different jurisdictions. It highlights the different approaches taken by capital importing and capital exporting regions, developed and developing countres, OECD and non-OECD members and well as G20 and non-G20 members. Expert authors from Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam have contributed chapters to this volume. Each provides the 'must-know' answers to questions that all stakeholders in the tax system are asking in relation to the domestic implementaiton of the largest reform of international tax the world has seen in a century.

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 26 years. The most widely used UK University tax textbook! It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2019/2020 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features - - Fully updated and revised to include the Finance Act 2019 - Designed to support independent or classroom study. - A glossary of key terms and concepts. - More than 100 useful questions and mini case studies. - A comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers. - Ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.Trade ReviewLymer and Oats has now become the standard text for UK University tax courses, thanks to its up to date, comprehensive and user-friendly approach to a subject students sometimes find quite daunting. I have no hesitation in recommending it. --Professor --Jane Frecknall-Hughes, University of Nottingham An excellent textbook which I have recommended to all of my students - --Professor Anne Redston. Department of Law, Kings College London An excellent balance of practice and theory, without non-essential detail, makes this the first-choice student text for UK tax --Professor John Hasseldine, University of New Hampshire, USA

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Book SynopsisFully updated each year,Taxation: Policy and Practice continues to provide coverage of the UK's tax system as it has for 27 years. The most widely used UK University tax textbook! It is an excellent aid to support a first course in tax, or as a general introduction to this topic. Written in an accessible style with many examples, activities and questions throughout, this textbook gives the reader a thorough understanding of the UK's taxation principles and current practices. The companion website provides additional questions and answers, links to other tax materials available online and commentary on tax developments as they occur throughout the year. While the UK tax system becomes ever more complicated and many text books and guides reflect this trend, Taxation: Policy and Practice 2020/2021 edition, maintains its clarity and brevity. Reader friendly and informative, this text is based on a structured conceptual framework. Updated annually to ensure an accurate reflection of the current tax climate, it avoids unnecessary and confusing detail. It provides an ideal introduction to both macro and micro perspectives of UK taxation, fiscal policy and decision making. Features - - Fully updated and revised to include the Finance Act 2020 - Designed to support independent or classroom study. - A glossary of key terms and concepts. - More than 100 useful questions and mini case studies. - A comprehensive package of further materials available for purchasers from the website including many extra exam and practice questions, with answers. - Ideal for students studying UK tax for the first time for a degree course or for professional tax examinations for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ATT etc.Trade ReviewLymer and Oats has now become the standard text for UK University tax courses, thanks to its up to date, comprehensive and user-friendly approach to a subject students sometimes find quite daunting. I have no hesitation in recommending it. --Professor --Jane Frecknall-Hughes, University of Nottingham An excellent textbook which I have recommended to all of my students - --Professor Anne Redston. Department of Law, Kings College London An excellent balance of practice and theory, without non-essential detail, makes this the first-choice student text for UK tax --Professor John Hasseldine, University of New Hampshire, USA

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