With the emphasis on self-assessment, we all need to get to grips with the array of taxes levied by government. This guide, now in its ninth edition for the 2009/2010 tax year, will provide you with quick, digestible answers to practically all your everyday tax questions. It includes dos and don'ts and experts' tax-saving tips that may help you save money when it comes to tax planning and investments. Clear and concise tax answers are given on: income tax and employment; national insurance; pensioners and tax; self-employment and partnerships; income from land and property; income from dividends and interest; life assurance policies; capital gains tax; trusts and estates; corporation tax; working overseas and non-residence inheritance tax; vat; stamp duty; and a glossary, checklists and templates are also included.