The 2008/09 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, while Part 2 gives a borad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK's tax system, highlighting some international comparisons. Features: - revised to include all 2008 Finance Act - Numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text - Chapter by chapter self-assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers at the end of the text Suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying on course in taxation, and other swanting to understand the economics of taxation.