The Japanese Tax System

The Japanese Tax System
By:"Hiromitsu Ishi"
Published on 2001-03-01 by OUP Oxford

Japan's tax system, which has changed notably through periods of war, post-war reconstruction, rapid economic development, and moderated economic growth, provides outstandingly rich material for in-depth study. In this comprehensive and incisive work, Professor Ishi makes available to English-speaking readers both a detailed description and a perceptive critique of that system. Part I introduces the system in historical and contemporary context and sets out its main features. Part II is devoted to individual income tax - the most important of Japan's taxes - and Part III covers corporate and capital taxation. In Part IV, Professor Ishi provides a detailed analysis of the structure of the indirect tax system in Japan, which proved crucial to tax reform movements in the late 1980s, while Part V discusses the significance of recent tax innovations. This fully revised third edition explores the Japanese government's latest round of tax reforms - a reaction to the country's prolonged period of recession following the collapse of the 'bubble' phenomenon in 1991. Two brand new chapters discuss the effect of environmental taxes and land tax reform, and much of the original data and empirical material has been updated. Professor Ishi's unrivalled experience, including his service on the Tax Advisory Commission (most recently as its Chairman), his activities in scholarly international public finance organizations, and his work in teaching and research, notably in the United States, Italy, and Australia, have enabled him to produce an authoritative and stimulating view of Japan's tax system. His book will be invaluable to all scholars of the theory and practice of taxation.

This Book was ranked 19 by Google Books for keyword tax.

The UK Tax System

The UK Tax System
By:"Malcolm James"
Published on 2009 by Spiramus Press Ltd

The UK tax system is complex. Not only does the annual Finance Act bring in significant changes, but last year has seen the restructuring of the tax courts, as well as further rewriting of tax law to make it clearer. This book explains the structure of the tax system and its application to various types of taxpayer, the roles of UK governmental departments, and the full range of taxpayers' rights and obligations. New for this second edition are chapters on the difference between trading and employment income, on national insurance, value added tax, and the new tax tribunal structure. Tax practitioners will appreciate having this information in one concise volume. It will be especially relevant for the newly-qualified tax professionals, as well as for students of the UK tax system.

This Book was ranked 26 by Google Books for keyword tax.