The Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS and Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes: Learn How You can Pay Less Money to the IRS by Beating them at their Own Game [Paperback]

Roni Lynn Deutch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2009

The United States Federal Tax Code is extremely lengthy and complicated. In some cases, it requires 250 pages of instruction for just one of its paragraphs. Add to that 8 billion pages of 480 different tax forms American taxpayers receive each year from IRS (enough paper to stretch around the earth 28 times) and it's no wonder so many people are intimidated and confused about their taxes.

Enter Roni Deutch. Part tax-code savant, part force-of-nature, Roni Deutch is the tax expert that the Internal Revenue Service doesn't want America to know about. The Roni Deutch brand name is well known among American taxpayers but Roni is even better known in the hallways of the IRS where she has spent the past 20 years learning how to make IRS agents quake in their cubicles at the mere mention of her name. But that's only part of the story. Roni Deutch is perhaps more definable as the answer to the primary question on the lips of tax-oppressed people from coast-to-coast: "With the IRS on my tail, who will speak for me?"

Quite simply, Roni will. Now, as the "Tax Lady," she's taking her message to the street, teaching people how to fight the IRS and win. The Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS―and Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes frees the long-suffering American tax-paying public by giving them the insights they need to fight back and keep more of what they earn in their own pockets―and out of the pockets of Uncle Sam. Roni Deutch explains basic tax principles and strategies that have meaning across every stage of life, translating tax code so it makes sense. She gives the American public the tools they need to develop a plan for their money so they wind up with a bigger slice of their own pie.

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Call it dread, confusion or indifference, America's avoidance of tax planning is costing them plenty. By postponing or ignoring the impact taxes have on their lives, taxpayers passively hand over billions of dollars to Uncle Sam every year. And given the state of our economy, you need more of your hard-earned money now.

Enter the Tax Lady. Part tax code savant, part force-of-nature―and full-time tax brawler―Roni Deutch is the tax expert the IRS does not want America to know about. Well, she's got news for them―too frickin' bad! For two decades, Roni Deutch has led the nation's largest tax resolution law firm into battle against the IRS and has won. She saves American taxpayers tens of millions of dollars every year. She also owns the hottest new tax preparation franchise business in the country. And now, she is here to strip away the fears, myths and complexities that surround taxes and will show you how you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars along the way.

In The Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS―And Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes, the Tax Lady will show you how to:

* Take advantage of tax breaks for everyone―from the wage-earner to the business-owner * Avoid problems with the IRS * Protect you, your investments, retirement and college savings from becoming intaxicated * Dramatically reduce your IRS tax debt * Organize your tax-planning portfolio * Survive an IRS tax audit * And―most important―save money on your taxes

This is an approachable self-help book for everyone who has to pay taxes. It will give you the tools and confidence to step into the ring and kick butt on your taxes. And with the Tax Lady in your corner, you will end up with more money in your pocket and the IRS down for the count.

About the Author

Roni Deutch is the most recognizable tax expert in America known by name to 1 out of every 3 in this country over the age of 18. The founder of the largest tax resolution firm in the nation, she is recognized as an experienced tax debt attorney dedicated to resolving IRS back taxes. Her tax law firm which began as a one-person practice in a small condo has grown to employ hundreds and has assisted thousands of taxpayers across the country in finding the appropriate relief from the IRS. Today her competitive spirit continues as she reaches out to those in need of help with IRS tax debts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 339 pages
• Publisher: BenBella Books (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933771771
• ISBN-13: 978-1933771779
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,425,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shtick better suited for a guest appearance on Dr. Phil than to help you with your taxes, January 11, 2009

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Jared Castle (Roseburg, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS and Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes: Learn How You can Pay Less Money to the IRS by Beating them at their Own Game (Paperback)

(What's this?)

I assume Roni Deutch is smarter than this. The book says she's the CEO of the nation's largest tax resolution law firm.

So, let's pretend this isn't a parody. Let's imagine that two years ago Roni toyed with the idea of writing a book to help people, to stop them from overpaying their taxes. That's a noble effort, right?

Well, yes and no. Only after wading through more than 200 pages does Roni fess up. She explains that, if your life is simple enough you can reach for a 1040 EZ tax return, you really don't need these tips. And, if your life is more complicated, you really should hire a professional to do your taxes. Roni even included a list of 20 reasons (read: signs) that your life is complicated. Here's a sample:

1. You work for more than one employer.
2. You are self-employed.
3. You have kids or other dependents.
4. You own your home.
20. You live in California.

Luckily, I don't live in California but it was clear I'd be better off hiring a professional instead of trying to "turbo" my taxes at home. Too bad I had to read the entire book to find that sage advice.

Do you detect a hint of sarcasm? Good. Because I'm really annoyed by this book, which read more like what you'd expect from a gum-chewing hairdresser than a tax professional.

Roni refers to herself as the "Tax Lady" and says she's been beating the IRS for years, maybe literally. She pummels you with sports references and tough talk: "...step into the ring and kick butt on your taxes...with the Tax Lady in your corner, you will end up with more money in your pocket and the IRS down for the count."

The book is even divided into 12 "rounds" instead of chapters. Had enough yet? Among anecdotes and quotes from the likes of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Michael Phelps are colorful tips like, "Screw a New Year's Day Wedding - Elope Already!"

You can almost hear the chewing gum pop.

Of course, the shtick is designed to appeal to a folksy audience, the people who tune in to Dr. Phil and other self-help entertainers. No doubt the "Tax Lady" will earn a TV invite. Perhaps her agent can get Roni a pair of those over-inflated red boxing gloves, so she can shadow box while sharing insights like, "After all, technology is here to stay."

And, evidently, so is mediocre non-fiction.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basic Info, not much else, January 7, 2009

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J.H.S. (Willow Grove, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tax Lady's Guide to Beating the IRS and Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes: Learn How You can Pay Less Money to the IRS by Beating them at their Own Game (Paperback)

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I'll start off by saying if you're considering this book in anticipation of finding a wealth of hidden deductions and tax saving strategies, look elsewhere. That's not to say the book isn't helpful; it just doesn't deliver what it advertises. This book is more like a guide to help people, especially those new to tax filing, get a better grasp of the process, forms, and procedures. There are in-depth explanations of the filing process, tax forms, filing status, deductions, credit, income, audits, and pretty much anything else related to tax filing. For instance, there is a very detailed block by block description of the 1040 form. It's a wealth of information if you want plain English explanations of the tax process. What's missing are ways to cut taxes that go beyond the basic. Most of the tips offered here are things I already knew. For instance, she suggests not witholding too much because you're giving uncle Sam an interest free loan. That's tax strategies 101, as are many other tips. She explains deductions, credits, and different filing scenarios in-depth, however, I never found anything that made me say "Wow! I can cut my taxes even more by doing that!" Also, the pre-production version that I reviewed was missing several key IRS charts which will ultimately add further to learning about the tax process. I recommend this book if you're interested in learning more about the actual tax process, otherwise, there's nothing new here for seasoned filers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars just ok, April 15, 2010

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I found this book quite wordy, with a very lengthy "introduction" spanning what seemed like many chapters but without much substance. This made it difficult to want to continue on through the rest of the book. Also, my version was missing illustrations which made it difficult to understand what was being said at times--must have been an early printing that had many errors. Overall, just an ok book..not sure I learned much new information.