Sandy is right on the money.This book is for anyone who wants to save TAX dollars from being sent to Uncle Sam and being put in your own pocket.

This is a well written book that takes something as boring as taxes and makes it interesting. Not just because the legal based tax advise contained within will save you $$$, but because the author is able to present it in a fun, humorous and entertaining manor. Well done Mr. Botkin.

This is an excellent book for anyone looking to learn about tax strategy, especially if they are looking to offset their W-2 earnings. It's true that the author leans heavily towards starting a business, but he also suggests that this is where the majority of the tax breaks are.

While it may seem that only business owners can benefit from these tax breaks, there is also the suggestion that a side home-based business would satisfy these tax requirements for those high wage earners out there. With so many network marketing companies around, this would be an easy venture for anyone to take on.

I would highly recommend that you read this book with an open mind and consider the possibility of a home-based business as a tax strategy for your high income. If you do, you will definitely reap the benefits of this book and you will do it properly, legally and in compliance with the IRS.

This book should really be titled "How Small Businesses can Minimize their Taxes." That is the entire focus of the book. (Note that this includes consultants and other types of small businesses.) It covers a lot of topics in an organized manner, giving useable advice and not just concepts.

If you do not have a small business, will this book convince you to do so? Probably not. For example, you can deduct your entertainment expenses - as long as you invite complete strangers over to your house.

If you own or are seriously considering starting your own business, this book is worth getting. If not, don't bother.

I am using the advice in this book (and have done some of them before). The thoughts and approaches are laid out logically and in an understandable fashion. A must read for ALL taxpayers.

I am using the advice in this book (and have done some of them before). The thoughts and approaches are laid out logically and in an understandable fashion. A must read for ALL taxpayers.

The 2007-08 edition of LOWER YOUR TAXES-BIG TIME! Has been named one of the best tax guides for small businesses, so any library catering to small business owners seeking only a few select guides must have this reference. It comes from a CPA and former IRS attorney, has been updated to include the latest tax laws and changes, and covers everything from travel and home business expenses to taking advantage of fringe benefits and 'IRS bulletproofing' them to survive any auditor's eye. From income shifting and car expenses to considering the best corporate structure for a business, LOWER YOUR TAXES-BIG TIME is easy to understand and structured to take full, legal advantage of deductions often missed by small business owners.

This book is very easy reading, and very informative. There are very helpful tips and suggestions. I would have liked some more specific examples.

We recieved our book very quickley and in perfect condition.and are very pleased with the content of the book.

Found the information very well organized and sufficiently documented from an IRS / accountant perspective so that someone could easily communicate items to your personal accountant to make tangible tax savings.

The first sentence says it all - 'You'd be brain-dead not to start a home-based business'. If you don't act immediately on that, you don't need this book. If you do act - you do! A really useful book. Take action.

The author reveals the big secrete in tax saving - you must set up your own business. The tax laws favors business owners, not worker bees.
The book talks about all aspects of tax saving - the type of expenses that are deductible, how to do record keeping, how to minimize the possibility of audit, etc.
It is a must have for people who wants to save tax.

The first sentence says it all - 'You'd be brain-dead not to start a home-based business'. If you don't act immediately on that, you don't need this book. If you do act - you do! A really useful book. Take action.

I have a business I work from home in network marketing and this book was great for tips on some business expenses that I can use that I currently wasn't. He was very good at detailing all the documentation and record-keeping that you need to back up your expenses to make sure that if you have an audit your expenses will be audit-proof. In most cases, it was pretty easy to understand for the average person to implement some of the strategies right away. I would definitely recommend for anyone that has their own business, especially a work from home type business. I have recommended it to every one of my business partners!

I have a business I work from home in network marketing and this book was great for tips on some business expenses that I can use that I currently wasn't. He was very good at detailing all the documentation and record-keeping that you need to back up your expenses to make sure that if you have an audit your expenses will be audit-proof. In most cases, it was pretty easy to understand for the average person to implement some of the strategies right away. I would definitely recommend for anyone that has their own business, especially a work from home type business. I have recommended it to every one of my business partners!

This book will save you thousands of dollars in taxes if you apply the principles. The best part about this book is that everything in here is absolutely legal per the IRS tax code. Grey areas are not included in this book. The author tells you how to bulletproof your records so if you are audited, it won't be a problem. This, along with Sandy Botkin's audio seminars, is one of the best investments I have made when it comes to keeping more of my money.

I am an accountant an find this to be a great and helpful book for anyone.

I have the first edition of this book and found it eye-opening. Its main premise is that, if you start a business (full-time or part-time), you get to deduct a lot of expenses. Of course, this is nothing new at all; in fact, dozens other wealth-building books tell you the same. What this book does have is providing lots of concrete, practical ideas and tips to get you thinking about your taxes creatively - after you started your own business. Because the author had a brief stint at the IRS and is a tax attorney, this book is more "trustworthy" (if that word can be applied to anything a lawyer does!) than most other titles on the market. I liked the first edition enough to have just ordered this current edition. I'll provide a new review when I have thoroughly checked out the new edition. But I think for $12 it should be a good tax book to read.