Gain a clear understanding of UK taxation rules and policies for 2023 Taxation, 29th edition by Alan Melville, updated with the Finance Acts 2023, is the definitive, market-leading text on UK taxation. Known for its comprehensive coverage of the changes introduced by the annual Budget, the text is clean and well-structured, with a wealth of updated examples and exercises. This popular guide serves as both a core textbook for those studying taxation for the first time, and as a reference text that clearly explains the UK tax system and taxation regulations.
This new edition brings the book completely up to date, covering major taxation changes including:
Further delays to MTD for income tax
Income tax higher rate limit reduced
Dividend allowance reduced
Basis period rules for 2023-24
Spreading of transition profits
AIA £1m limit made permanent
Pensions tax relief reforms
CGT annual exemption reduced
Corporation tax full expensing
R&D tax relief reforms
Investment zones
VAT aspects of Windsor Framework
This text will be of value to both undergraduate and graduate students of accounting and finance, and will be particularly useful for students preparing for the following examinations:
ICAEW Certificate Level, Principles of Taxation; ACCA Applied Skills Level, Taxation; ACCA Technician Scheme, Foundations in Taxation; CIPFA PQ, Taxation; CIPFA PAQ, Tax and Law; AAT Professional Diploma, Personal Tax and Business Tax; ATT Certificates, Personal Taxation and Business Taxation; AIA Professional Level 1, Taxation; IFA Personal Taxation, Business Taxation.
Additionally, a free-to-access Companion Website at go.pearson.com/uk/he/resources features opportunities for extra practice, chapter appendices and a range of useful links to explore UK taxation rules and the tax system further.  
Preface Acknowledgements Summary of tax data Part 1 Income Tax and National Insurance
Introduction to the UK tax system
Introduction to income tax
Personal allowances
Payments and gifts eligible for tax relief
Income from property
Income from savings and investments
Income from employment (1)
Income from employment (2)
Income from self-employment: Computation of income
Income from self-employment: Basis periods
Income from self-employment: Capital allowances
Income from self-employment: Trading losses
Income from self-employment: Partnerships
Pension contributions
Payment of income tax, interest and penalties
National Insurance contributions
Part 2 Capital Gains Tax
Introduction to capital gains tax
Computation of gains and losses
Chattels and wasting assets
Shares and securities
Principal private residence
CGT reliefs
Part 3 Corporation Tax
Introduction to corporation tax
Corporate chargeable gains
Computation and payment of the corporation tax liability
Corporation tax losses
Close companies and investment companies
Groups of companies and reconstructions
Part 4 Miscellaneous
Value added tax (1)
Value added tax (2)
Inheritance tax
Overseas aspects of taxation
Part 5 Answers Index