The Australian Master GST Guide contains a clear, practical explanation of the GST with numerous examples of how it works in practice. It is up-to-date to 1 January 2013 and incorporates all changes and proposed changes to the GST law.

The most thorough treatment of its subject available, this book introduces and analyses the international tax issues relating to international manufacturing and distribution activities, extending from the tax regime in the country where the manufacturing activities are located, through to regional purchase and sales companies, to the taxation of local country sales companies. The analysis includes the domestic tax laws relating to manufacturing and distribution company profits as well as international tax issues relating to income flows and the payment of dividends. Among the topics and issues analysed in depth are the following: – foreign tax credits; – taxation in the digital economy; – tax incentives; – intellectual property; – group treasury companies; – mergers and acquisitions; – leasing; – derivatives; – controlled foreign corporation provisions; – VAT and customs tariffs; – free trade agreements and customs unions; – transfer pricing; – role of tax treaties; – hedging; – related accounting issues; – deferred tax assets and liabilities; – tax risk management; – supply chain management; – depreciation allowances; and – carry-forward tax losses. The book includes descriptions of 21 country tax systems and ten detailed case studies applying the analysis to specific examples. Detailed up-to-date attention is paid to the OECD Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and other measures against tax avoidance. As a full-scale commentary and analysis of international taxation issues for multinational manufacturing groups – including in-depth consideration of corporate structures, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and current developments – this book is without peer. It will prove of inestimable value to all accountants, lawyers, economists, financial managers, and government officials working in international trade environments.

The Master Tax Guide, New Zealand’s most popular tax handbook, contains practical examples and concise summaries of legislation, cases and IRD rulings and statements affecting the 2012/2013 and future tax years. The commentary is concise and easy to read. The new edition also includes discussion of various proposals introduced under the Taxation (Livestock Valuation, Assets Expenditure and Remedial Matters) Bill, including: proposed mixed use asset rules; new calculation methods for some foreign currency hedges; GST changes, including a new zero-rating rule; further livestock valuation changes.

The Australian Master GST Guide containsa clear, practical explanation of GST withnumerous examples of how it works inpractice. It is up to date to 1 January 2011 andincorporates all changes and all proposedchanges to the GST law. Particular attentionis given to key subject areas such as realproperty, imports/exports, finance, transport,food, education, health and charities.Significant coverage of audit, complianceactivities and planning opportunities is alsoincluded.