About half of my tax practice involves working with new clients who have gotten into trouble with IRS because: 1) Once they started a business, they didn't know how to figure out their tax returns. 2) They got into trouble with payroll taxes - by not filing them, or not paying them, or thinking they didn't have employees 3) Their business did well, but when it came time to pay the taxes on their successful business, there was no money.

Well, I don't want to see more people in trouble. So, ever since I discovered Jan's book, I have been telling my readers and clients to buy it.

They LOVE the book (and not just the women, either). Jan puts information in terms YOU will understand.

And with all of her years of experience, she knows just what kind of problems real people run up against. So there are lots of practical tools and tips to help you succeed, not just to keep your taxes in line.

And let me tell you, the price of Jan's book is much less than a three-hour consultation with me! (or any tax pro)

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Make Sure You're Getting the Most Current Tax Information  Mar 02, 2005 By Jan Zobel "tax preparer"
Hi. I'm the author of Minding Her Own Business, writing to let you know that you can get current tax information in the form of my free year-end tax newsletter. Just Google me (Jan Zobel) and go to my website. I'll also be glad to let you know when there's an updated edition of Minding Her Own Business available, Thanks for your interest and Many Happy Returns!!

March 2, 2011

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Really glad I found this before April 15  Mar 16, 2002 By Newton Cantrell
A friend recommended this book to me because I just started my own computer consulting business last year and I also was paid as an independent contractor. At first I wasn't going to get it because the title made it seem like it was directed to women. But I looked through my friend's copy and realized I wanted my own. The examples used in the book are all women's names but otherwise there's nothing that's just for women. It's really clearly written and has a lot of information about deductions and estimated tax payments -- the two areas I was the most unsure of. Also, the tax forms that need to be filed are shown and, although I'm using Turbo Tax to do my return, I was able to compare those forms to what came out of Turbo Tax so that I know (or at least am pretty sure!)that I've done everything right. I think this book will really save me hundreds of dollars in accounting and tax prep fees.

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The ONLY tax book you need!  Mar 10, 1998
I just wanted to rave about Jan Zobel's book! I bought several books geared towards taxes...they all dragged on and on, I didn't find the information I needed and/or I ended up more confused than before! None were as helpful as MHOB so if you have your own business, you need to get this book! I especially appreciated the domestic partner references and examples. No other books take DPs into account so I had a hard time figuring out how it'd work for me. Jan cuts down alot of common fears among small business owners and provides a number of tips to avoid audits and keep better records. I learned more from this single book than I have with the other 3 books COMBINED. I wish I bought this book before I started...it would've saved much stress!

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This book is well written and concise, yet easy to read.  Jan 28, 1999
I found this book in the library and have taken it out twice renewing it several times each time. I realize I want my OWN copy. I am in the first year of my new business and everything is new, exciting but sometimes a bit intimidating. This book is a great resource. I recommend it to everyone, not just women. It really is not gender based.

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