Paying Less Tax 2005/2006 For Dummies

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Find taxes taxing? You’re not alone! With rules and regulations constantly changing, and some of us having to work out our tax bill for ourselves, it’s no wonder that three quarters of us pay too much tax every year. Help is at hand, however, as Tony Levene, a financial journalist with over 30 years experience, gives you the insider’s guide to understanding tax, and paying less of it.  This book outlines the basics of the tax system in plain English and shows you how you could save money by avoiding those tax pitfalls and reducing your tax bill. All aspects of tax are covered from child credit, to savings, to pay as you earn schemes, and practical advice is given to show you how your tax savings could soon add up. If you are looking for a light hearted and easy to understand introduction to keeping more of your hard earned cash, look no further!Inside you’ll find information on:Getting real with your tax billI’m the Taxman – getting to know who you're dealing withGetting organizedTying the knot - or not?Taxing from the cradle onwardsStopping work but continuing to pay taxPreparing for the inevitableWorking for someone elseLooking at the perks of the jobTaking a share in your firm's fortunesWorking for yourself can be less taxingRunning a company - and saving taxTaxing Your SavingsTaxing stocks and sharesSaving tax with bricks and mortarUnderstanding life insurance and taxPlanning for your retirement - with some help from the Inland RevenueFilling in and filing your self-assessment formPaying for outside help with your tax affairsProbing into your tax affairs - the pain of an investigation