DOBBINS, SR., C. RICHARD:                            1942 - 
    C. Richard Dobbins, Sr. is a practicing Certified Public
    Accountant in the accounting firm of Dobbins & Brawner, CPAs.
    Richard worked for one of the Big Six CPA firms in Memphis,
    Tennessee, for several years and was Secretary-Treasurer of a
    finance company chain before returning to his hometown to begin
    his CPA practice. Richard and his wife, Peggy, live on a small
    farm in Corinth, Mississippi. Richard and Peggy have two sons and
    a daughter. All three children are accountants.  Dobbins attended
    grade school in West Corinth and is a 1960 graduate of Corinth High
    School. He graduated in 1964 from Mississippi State University.

    His first book is the result of 20 years of thinking about it and
    finally being inspired to get it done.

       HOW TO SCREW THE IRS. Corinth:  Rustic Inn Publications, 1996.



The Daily Corinthian, Corinth, MS, Thu., April 4, 1996:
p. 1, c. 2-6 -

NEIGHBORS:
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Local CPA authors paperback

BY TOM WILEMON
Staff Writer

        With the clock ticking toward the deadline, have you been
putting it off?  Need a little fortitude?

        A local Certified Public Accountant may have what you need in
"How to Screw the IRS."  C. Richard Dobbins Sr. began writing the book
in August, which took him about six months to complete. It's been on
the market for about four months.

        "During the balloon race, we had Craig Ryan in from Portland,
Ore., who has written about three astronauts,"  Dobbins said. "My wife
and I carried Craig back to the airport on Sunday morning and were
just chitchatting.  I told him I had been planning to write a book. He
said 'What about?' 'How to Screw the IRS,' I said. He said, 'My advice
to you is when you get back to Corinth, start.' So I did."

        The result is a self-published paperback with a hilarious
cover.

        "It can be seen a block away," the author said. "When you see
my cover, you will have no question what the book is about."

        The cover was done by Paul York, a graphics artist based in
Memphis, Tenn.  The author wanted to mix in a little humor with the
how-to tips in the book.

        "The main thrust of it is to give a practical approach on tax
planning and tax savings," Dobbins said. "There's also the other thing
I wanted to do, which is give help, courage and confidence when you
have any encounter with the IRS and their taxing authorities."

        It is not a tax-protest or political publication. In fact,
it's generated praise from IRS employees.

        "The district group manager of the IRS office in Jackson,
Tenn., thanked me for sending a copy of the book to him," the author
said. "He's passing it through the office."

        John Hargett, a former IRS agent and CPA, recommends the book.

        "As a former IRS agent, I've sat across from Richard Dobbins
as he has represented clients during audits," Hargett said. "During
those negotiations, he left no stone unturned to protect the interests
of his clients. In 'How to Screw the IRS,' Dobbins shares that
no-nonsense attitude and information with every taxpayer. Anyone
dealing with the IRS who does not read this book does so at their own
peril. (The book) could be worth lots of money to a taxpayer."

        Chapters include "When the IRS Comes Knocking," and "Give Me
What's Mine!"  Simply for curiosity's sake, the one most people will
want to read first is "Illegal Tax Saving Techniques (Please Do Not
Attempt to Use Any of These.)"

        Dobbins has been pleased with response to the book.

        "We've shipped them as far away so far as California," he
said. "We've shipped them as far as Washington state and Washington
D.C. It's been distributed so far to all corners of U.S."

        The CPA has established a 1-800 number and a computer web site
for marketing the book.  It's available locally at Spice of Life and
area print shops.

        When the CPA was asked why a how-to book wasn't bad for his
business, he answered, "for the average, every-day person, the laws
are so complicated there's no time to keep up with it."

        In the event of an audit, Dobbins recommends relying on help.
However, if a taxpayer wants to go it alone! he suggests saying only
two words during the IRS examination - "Hello," and "Goodbye. "



Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo, MS, Fri., April 5, 1996:
p. 9A, c.3-4 -

CORINTH CPA WRITES IRS TAX TIPS BOOK

By Jane Clark Summers
----------------------------
Dally Journal Corinth Bureau


        CORINTH - Although the title may be misleading, "How to Screw
the IRS," a recently released publication by Corinth Certified
Accountant Richard C. Dobbins, is a legitimate practical guide to
dealing with the federal tax agency. The book explains in layman's
terms how taxpayers can save money legally.

        Dobbins, a partner in the firm of Dobbins & Brawner, CPAs, has
worked in the accounting field for 30 years. During that time, he has
represented many clients before the Internal Revenue Service. Those
experiences of going eyeball to eyeball with the IRS prompted him to
write the book on tax planning and tax savings.

        "How to Screw the IRS" is not antigovernment or inflammatory.
The title is a tongue-in-cheek barb at a system which Dobbins says is
cumbersome and very hard for the average person to understand. He
criticizes the IRS for poor management and poor training.

        John Hargett, a former IRS agent who is now a CPA in Florence,
Ala., said, "Anyone dealing with the IRS who does not reed 'How to
Screw the IRS' does so at their own peril."

        The chance of being audited at some time during a taxpayer's
lifetime is pretty good, Dobbins said. He recommends hiring a CPA
before facing the IRS agent but if a taxpayer wants to go it alone,
Dobbins suggests saying only two words during the IRS examination:
"Hello" and "Goodbye."

        Tax planning and the related reduction in taxes are legal and
permitted by the IRS, Dobbins said.  "Unfortunately, many people don't
take advantage of it and that's costing them money," he said.  "I
wrote this book to show taxpayers how to save that money."

        The book is "reader friendly," unlike many tax-related books
which are technical and boring, Dobbins said. 'Tax planning should be
something anyone can understand and put to use," he said.

        Individuals and business owners alike will find valuable
information on such matters as tax shelters, tax credits and
retirements. One chapter is on how to audit-proof tax returns.

        Dobbins is a 1964 graduate of Mississippi State University. He
and his wife, Peggy, have three grown children, all of whom are
accountants. He is an elder in the Kendrick Road Church of Christ. In
his spare time he enjoys quail hunting and riding horses. Dobbins is
co-owner of the 1992 National Champion bird dog, "Hitch-Hiker."

        Sales of the book, which was released about a month ago, have
been brisk, said Dobbins, who was interviewed on Florence, Ala., and
Tupelo radio stations Thursday.


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* What: "How to Screw the IRS" by Richard Dobbins; 158 pages,
        softcover.

* Publisher: Self-published by Rustic Inn Publications Inc. P.O. Box
        730, Corinth, MS 38835-0730.

* Where to get one: The books are available at Gumtree Bookstore in
        Tupelo, Old Main Bookstore in Columbus, Square Books in
        Oxford, Spice of Life in Corinth, Davis-Kidd in Jackson,
        Memphis and Nashville or by mail at the above address or by
        calling or faxing credit card orders to 1-888-787-8426.

* Computer Shop Talk: E-mail should be directed to
        RDobbins@tsixroads.com or reach Dobbins at his web site at
        http://www.taxtips.com

* Cost: $12.95 each (plus shipping and handling of $3 on first copy,
        $1 each additional book if the books are ordered from the
        author).


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