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Hong Kong Taxation: Law and Practice 2011-12 Edition is a comprehensive yet practical guide to the tax system of Hong Kong. The book helps explain the three main types of taxes in Hong Kong, namely Property Tax, Salaries Tax and Profits Tax, and includes all related information dealing with the administration, assessment and collection of these taxes as well. Written in a clear and easy-to-understand format with real-life examples and case studies, this popular resource continues to be the standard text for up-to-date information on Hong Kong taxation law for students, investors, and business people. This revised edition covers all changes up to July 2011. Ayesha Macpherson is the Partner in charge of tax services, Hong Kong SAR, KPMG China. She started her career with KPMG in London before joining KPMG in Hong Kong in 1993. Ms Macpherson is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. She is the Chairperson of the Taxation Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms Macpherson is a regular speaker on tax matters. Garry Laird, Bachelor of Economics (University of Tasmania), is a senior tax advisor with KPMG. Prior to joining KPMG he was a tax specialist for over thirty five years, initially with the Australian Taxation Office before joining the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in Hong Kong. His responsibilities with the IRD included preparing Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes, examining advance clearance applications, negotiating double taxation agreements and assisting in the introduction of new tax legislation.