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How to Survive the IRS: My Battles Against Goliath

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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.

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.

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.

I can honestly say this is one of the most interesting and compelling reads on government corruption and cover-ups I have ever read. The IRS and their swat team of highly competitive collections agents, undercover narcs and crafty tax court lawyers regularly play dirty and entrap people unaware of any wrongdoing when their time is "up", and this books demonstrates that fact with multiple true stories of historic abuses. Also shows that an idealistic small-town defense attorney can make a big difference when it comes to crunch time.

It is sad that "agents" of government too frequently usurp or misuse their "authority". It is always heartening to experience their being cowed by truth and those who risk their interests to uphold truth and freedom.

This book is a must read for every tax paying American. If this doesn't convince you of the evils of the IRS, then I'd say you yourself are evil. The government claiming the fruits of your labor is no different than forced labor. Forced labor is but one half step removed from slavery.

This is an excellent book. It clearly shows how far our current system is from the great country the founding fathers invisioned. Minns tells the truth and the pitfalls of trying to stand up to the IRS and current tax laws. This book should be required reading for anyone in the U.S. to graduate high school.

Michael Minns, like most attorneys, doesn't know squat about tax law, only court procedures. He, like all attorneys has never challenged liability for income tax, but has won all his cases by proving his clients were not "willful," which is the necessary element of any alleged "crime." Throughout this book, he acknowledges that most attorneys, IRS people, even judges don't understand the tax code. Yet, like most bureaucrats, he insists that everyone owes the tax, but can not explain what law makes them liable. I recommend this book only to inform people of what to expect from the court system, and from IRS attorneys. However, for those who want to get out of the tax system, I would recommend "Cracking the Code: The fascinating truth about Taxation in America" by Pete Hendrickson. That book will explain how the tax system started, and how you can escape, legally.