Paying taxes is something nobody can escape, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare. Jimmy B. Prince is an expert on every aspect of paying tax and will help readers maximise their refund or minimise their bill whether they're an employee, investor or small - business owner. <br/>Covers: The basics of taxation in Australia <br/> from understanding the Australian tax system, to lodging a tax return and dealing with an audit Saving tax as an employee <br/> from claiming tax deductions to increasing your nest egg using superannuation and taking advantage of tax offsets when you have children Tax - effective investing <br/> from taxation of interest received, to investing in shares and property Reducing your tax bill as a small - business owner <br/> from choosing a business structure to paying GST and fringe benefits tax Thinking long - term<br/> from structuring your superannuation to receiving a government pension, preparing a will and working out a succession plan for your business.