How to Settle With the IRS for Pennies on the Dollar [Paperback]

Nicole Ofstein (Author), Arnold S. Goldstein (Editor)

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"A must read...Saving yourself from the IRS in a fast and easy way." -- Consumer Law Foundation

"One of the best personal IRS defense books out there today!" -- Barry Chesler, Trimark Partners --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Updated and revised, this second edition shows how to take advantage of the IRS's expanded Offer in Compromise program to save up to 90% on your tax bill. Provides clear and precise procedures and includes all of the documents needed to settle with the IRS.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Garrett Pub; 2 edition (May 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880539438
• ISBN-13: 978-1880539439
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,131,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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77 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "How To" advice, April 21, 2000

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This review is from: How to Settle With the IRS for Pennies on the Dollar (Paperback)

Using only the material contained in this book I negotiated (without the expense of lawyer, accountant or ex-IRS official) a fifteen cents on the dollar settlement of a past due account with the IRS. I found the advice clear and easy to follow. Bottom line: if you are having problems with the IRS this book is definitely worth buying and reading.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good book, discussing the IRS Offer in Compromise program, June 22, 2009

By	Tax Writer "Tax Writer" (Maui) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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This review is from: How to Settle With the IRS for Pennies on the Dollar: The Unoffical Guide for Taxpayers Who Owe the IRS (Paperback)

This is a good book, covering the topic of the IRS Offer in Compromise Program. The author also talks about other avenues for mitigating IRS debt. The information is useful and well put together. There's a little bit of shameless self-promotion in the book, which I guess can be expected.

But the content is all there, and it's good. This is one of the few OIC books on the market that's affordable, too. I've seen some OIC books selling for upwards of $100, so if you are considering an OIC, read this book cover to cover before you even attempt it.

The IRS doesn't like to compromise--they hate doing anybody any favors. So you might as well be as informed as you can.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before you pay someone...buy this book..., January 15, 2010

By	N. Rau "Real review" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: How to Settle With the IRS for Pennies on the Dollar: The Unoffical Guide for Taxpayers Who Owe the IRS (Paperback)

Most people who owe the IRS a bunch of money can't afford one of those shady attorneys who claim they can help negotiate a deal for you. I read this book and googled examples of others who had a similar situation, who settled with the IRS for less. My offer in compromise was excepted and I ended up paying $4800 instead of $29,000.

The IRS was actually helpful once they believed my story..Before you pay someone, buy this book, it worked for me.