A little over a year ago I was given the job of bookkeeper for my brother's company. Coming from a liberal arts background, and have zero experience with taxes, budgets, accounting, or large sums of money, I felt completely at a loss.

After reading through 422 Tax Deductions, I still felt lost, but I felt better about buying the office snacks for the breakroom.

The books isn't going to unlock any secrets on how not to pay taxes. And, if you've been doing this stuff for years, it's nothing you don't already know.

But, it's written for the everyman, packed full of interesting quotes, silly examples, and more than a few references to "getting the munchies" (it should be noted that the author hails from Northern California, so I think the reference is completely intentional).

For a new business owner, it's fun to read (no, seriously, it's fun to read), and easy to use as a reference guide. For the more experienced, it's just a fun read.

So, I recommend it to anyone who opening a business, looking to open a business, or needs some off accountant humor. ( )