How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath [Hardcover]

Michael Louis Minns (Author), Ron Paul (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

"IRS agents lie, commit crimes, and destroy families," maintains attorney Michael Minns (The Underground Lawyer), who would like to see our federal tax-collecting institution disbanded. In How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath, which features a preface by U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (who has voted for the abolition of the IRS), Minns provides a brief history of taxation in the U.S., urges radical reform and memorably recounts his confrontations with the IRS on behalf of clients. The most practical part of this inflammatory and informative work is the description of 100 tax secrets, which may help offset the book's substantial cover price. 15-city author tour.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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'IRS agents lie, commit crimes, and destroy families'; maintains attorney Michael Minns (The Underground Lawyer), who would like to see our federal tax-collecting institution disbanded. In How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath, which features a preface by U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (who has voted for the abolition of the IRS), Minns provides a brief history of taxation in the U.S., urges radical reform and memorably recounts his confrontations with the IRS on behalf of clients. The most practical part of this inflammatory and informative work is the description of 100 tax secrets, which may help offset the book's substantial cover price. 15-city author tour. --Pubisher's Weekly (Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Barricade Books; 1st edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569801703
• ISBN-13: 978-1569801703
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #884,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you file a Tax Return, this book is a must read!!, March 8, 2001

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Wayne A. Paul, CPA (Alvin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath (Hardcover)

Here I am in the beginning of what promises to be the busiest "tax season" ever, and into my office comes "How to Survive the IRS", a pulse quickening, rapid read of struggles with the formidable Internal Revenue Service by one of the great champions of the people. I couldn't put it down! Unlike other lawyers who surrender to the IRS' maze of bureaucracy and deceptions, Michael Minns goes in with the singular intent to fight and win for his clients who have been wronged. His insight and tenacity are unparalleled, his candor refreshing and his integrity embraced by those of us who strive daily to right the wrongs to our fellow citizens. I highly recommend this book to all of my clients and tell them to pass it on. His first book "The Underground Lawyer" was just a interesting and is a must read for everyone who needs a lawyer.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a factual book about the dark side of the IRS, March 10, 2001

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William A. Taylor, Ph.D. (Renton, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath (Hardcover)

I am an economics professor at a university located in Washington State. I recently received a copy of Mr. Minn's book from a friend of mine at the Seattle Times. I think I have read every major book on the IRS, but Mr. Minn's book provides new facts and information. Minns not only dispells any doubts that taxpayers may have about the ruthless antics of the IRS, but he also provides valuable tips and information about tax code, tax shelters, offshore banking and important guidelines for staying out of harm's way with the IRS. I was extremely moved as he shared the blow-by-blow accounts of his IRS court cases, and was appauled by the devastating and unconscionable acts that some IRS agents employed in order to bring about charges of tax evasion. From one who has considered himself an expert on tax law and the IRS, my hat is off to this vallant crusader. I was highly enlightened and recommend this book to any taxpayer who wishes to avoid the attention of the IRS.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mighty Minns/strikes again, March 11, 2001

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Art Rise (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath (Hardcover)

This book should inflame every reader to demand congress to taken action and slay this beast. From the TERMINATOR of the HOBBLE IN BOSTON to the Lawlessness of the Courts in Buford & SON to the OKLAHOMA WITCH TRIAL ,Minns exsposes the underbelly of the beast.