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Rating: 9 of 10
What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know : A C.P.A. Reveals the Tricks of the Trade ~ Usually ships in 24 hours , Martin Kaplan et al / Paperback / Published 1997A straight forward discussion of the current income tax law with emphasis on the do(s) and don'ts to prepare your taxes correctly to avoid IRS audits. The book also delves into the psychology of dealing with the IRS and advises ways to come out on top. For the small business owner there is a thorough review of the tax advantages and disadvantages of business entities including: Schedule C, Sub Chapter S, and C corporation. Mr. Kaplan's numerous "war stories" throughout the book keep you entertained while at the same time providing real world examples. There are no "gimmicks" in this book - just good professional advice.
Recommended For: Individuals making over $40,000, small business owners, people being audited by the IRS, or anyone that has to deal with the IRS. This is not a raw beginner's book.
Stand Up to the IRS ~ Ships in 2-3 days Frederick W. Daily, Robin Leonard / Paperback / Published 1998
Rating: 9 of 10
The Tax Lawyer's perspective of dealing with the IRS. Advice on avoiding audits, how to deal with the IRS during an audit, and how to negotiate a settlement when you can't afford to pay your taxes. There are many stories and personal experiences that keep the book interesting. This is a practical book about income tax and is not a "zero tax book".
Recommended For: This is a must read for those undergoing audits or collection actions.
J.K. Lasser's Year-Round Tax Strategies 1998 ~ Ships in 2-3 days David S. De Jong, et al / Paperback / Published 1997
Rating: 8 of 10
An easy to read text that covers tax planning for individuals. The book also details new changes to the tax law for 1998 and has money saving advice and tips in every chapter. The text covers most of the important tax rules.
Recommended For: Beginner to Intermediate.
J.K. Lasser's How to Pay Less Tax on Your Retirement Savings~ Ships in 2-3 days Seymour Goldberg / Paperback / Published 1997
Rating: 8 of 10
A good resource for those planning to retire or make early withdrawals from their retirement plans. Discusses all the different types of retirement plans including: IRAs, Simple IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k), and 403(b). Also discusses in detail how to give money to beneficiaries and to protect against estate taxes.
Recommended For: Anyone thinking of borrowing or withdrawing money from their retirement account. Also, those nearing retirement age.
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- How to Settle With the IRS for Pennies on the Dollar ~
Usually ships in 24 hours - Arnold S. Goldstein, Nicole Ofstein / Paperback / Published 1997
Rating: 9 of 10
The tax lawyers perspective on how to deal with the IRS in audits and in court. Advice is very specific, for example, there are suggested answers to IRS audit questions. However, most of the book focuses on how to go about preparing your own offer in compromise. The book has the forms for you to fill out to submit your offer and also has a chapter on how to find a tax professional if you choose not to go it alone. The book is a very good reference on the legal aspects of dealing with the IRS and what choices you have when they attempt to collect money from you.
Recommended for: All those facing collection action from the IRS. A good book to read before seeing an accountant or tax attorney.
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom ~ Usually ships in 24 hours , Suze Orman / Hardcover / Published 1997
Rating: 8 of 10
Not the typical money management book. More of a schmoozey, have a heart, be responsible with your money type of book. She does a good job discussing debt management and all types of insurance. She gives interesting real life examples of many of her ideas, and does a good job of covering beginning to intermediate money management topics including: investing for retirement and saving for college.
Recommended for: This book is for beginning to intermediate home money managers. The style of her writing would probably appeal more to female readers.
Other Books by the Author: You've Earned It, Don't Lose It : Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When You Retire; Suze Orman, Linda Mead
How to File Your Own Bankruptcy (Or How to Avoid It) : With Forms (4th Ed) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Sarah White, John Woods / Paperback / Published 1997
Rating: 8 of 10
A good reference for those thinking of filing bankruptcy. The author provides a thorough discussion of what bankruptcy is, several forms for calculating income and expenses, advice on negotiating payments with creditors, and what assets to liquidate and what debts to pay off. One nice feature is a listing of assets that you are allowed to keep by State. About one-third of the book is blank forms that you can use to file your own bankruptcy.
Recommended for: Those contemplating bankruptcy. A good source of information, even if you don't want to try filing yourself.
No Image Available Solving Your Financial Problems : Getting Out of Debt, Repairing Your Credit and Dealing With Bankruptcy (Layman's Law Guide)Ships in 2-3 daysRichard L. Strohm / Hardcover / Published 1997
Rating: 8 of 10
An informative read about budgeting, debt management, credit counselling, collection practices, use of debt consolidation loans, credit repair, and bankruptcy. A no nonsense approach on the options available to those that are in debt. The author explains in a very straight forward manner what works and what does not work for those in debt.
Recommended for: Anyone in need of information about debt management and bankruptcy. Educating yourself is the first step in dealing with debt problems.
How to Retire Rich : Time-Tested Strategies to Beat the Market and Retire in Style ~ Usually ships in 24 hours James O'Shaughnessy / Hardcover / Published 1997Rating: 7 of 10
This is a book about picking between 25-50 individual stocks to beat the average stock market returns. Mr. O'Shaughnessy's basic approach is to have you pick stocks with lower price to earnings ratios (PEs) and use dollar cost averaging to stay in the market over the long haul. Your are supposed to review your holdings at least once a year and replace stocks that no longer meet the low PE requirements. Overall it is a fairly low risk strategy, but should not be a new idea to the experienced investor.
Recommended for: The intermediate investor that wants to invest in individual stocks. Beginning investors should stick to no-load mutual funds. This book is not for people that get jumpy when the stock market falls, as his theory is that you stay fully invested and buy into the lows.
Other titles by the author: Invest Like the Best : Using Your Computer to Unlock the Secrets of the Top Money Managers; James P. O'Shaughnessy, What Works on Wall Street : A Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time; James P. O'Shaughnessy
Investing for Dummies (1st Ed) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours , Eric Tyson / Paperback / Published 1996Rating: 8 of 10
Down to earth discussion of a wide variety of money management and investment topics including: buying a house: investing in stocks and money market funds, retirement accounts, real estate, and starting a business. He advises the reader to use your own common sense when listening to any investing ideas and beware investing gurus. Written as more of a smorgasbord of investment ideas, instead of a follow this path to riches book.
Recommended for: Novice to intermediate investors. No risky behavior is suggested.Other Titles by the Author: Investing for Dummies : A Reference for the Rest of Us (New York, N.Y.) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours Eric Tyson / Audio Cassette
/ Published 1997, Personal Finance for Dummies (2nd Ed) ; Eric Tyson/ Paperback
Rating: 9 of 10
You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide to Investing What You Have - David Gardner, Tom Gardner; Hardcover
A light-hearted read about investing in individual stocks. They use a "pick the market leaders" approach to selecting individual stocks and recommend specific portfolios for small and large investors. The authors recommend a buy and hold strategy, and discourage trying to time the market. Remember that if you choose to invest in individual stocks you are responsible for buying, selling, and keeping abreast of the market.
Recommended for: For anyone that wants to manage their own stock investments. Not for the novice investor.
Other Titles by the Authors: The Motley Fool Investment Guide : How the Fool Beats Wall Street's Wise Men and How You Can Too - David Gardner, Tom Gardner; Paperback, The Motley Fool Investment Workbook - David Gardner, Tom Gardner; Paperback.
Rating: 8 of 10
- The 100 Best Mutual Funds You Can Buy 1998 ~
Usually ships in 24 hours - Gordon K. Williamson / Paperback / Published 1997
The author selects 100 mutual funds based on his criteria: rated for performance over 5 years, up and down market performance, risk sensitivity, tax minimization, and predictability of returns. All the different types of mutual funds are discussed including: money market, bond funds and stock funds. The first quarter of the book is a primer on mutual funds - what they are and how they operate. The rest of the book is a listing of the 100 funds. Each fund is given an overall rating and is discussed in detail.
Recommended for: Anyone interested in investing in mutual funds.
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