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Do You Consider Yourself a Tax Pro?

24 June 2009

Or do you know someone who is? I’m taking recommendations for my “Getting to Know You Tuesdays” series…
If you have a recommendation for me – and yes, by all means, recommend yourself – please send contact information to gettingtoknow (at) taxgirl (dot) com (the link will format properly).
I’ve been fortunate to [...]

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ABA Tax Section Announces Fellowships

21 June 2009

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation has announced that it is accepting applications for its Public Service Fellowship program.
The Section will award two fellowships for 2010-2012 to recent law school graduates or judicial clerks. To qualify, you need to obtain a position with a qualifying “sponsoring organization” before applying for the program. [...]

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Justice Tax Division Nominee Has No Tax Experience

18 June 2009

On April 20, President Obama put forth Mary L. Smith as his nominee to be the Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division. A hearing to consider the nomination was held last month, on May 12. The report on the hearing was sent to the Senate for consideration earlier this week. And [...]

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But Tax Pros Are Already Certifiable…

18 June 2009

It seems that the IRS’ on again off again love affair with the idea of certifying tax preparers is on again. Earlier this month, IRS Commish Doug Shulman announced a proposal that would require tax preparers be licensed and certified. The immediate feedback on the proposal has been mixed.
My colleagues at the ABA [...]

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Tax Preparer Charged With Death Threats Against Prosecutor

18 June 2009

I’m no defense attorney but even I know that making threats to the prosecutor is never a good idea.
Jack Chang, a tax preparer and president of Unitax Planners in New York, is facing charges of stealing tax payments from his clients for personal use. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Elizabeth Garrett Says No To Top Tax Job

29 May 2009

Wanted: Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy. Must love taxes and be willing to undergo grueling nomination process. Also important to demonstrate understanding that everyone will hate what you do.
As it turns out, nobody seems to want that job.
Funny, at a time when the public is highly critical of the Treasury – [...]

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Sotomayor, Roberts Agree on Taxes (Sort Of)

27 May 2009

A couple of years ago, I was speaking about fiduciary taxes at a CLE when I was passed a note. It said, “Trust investment advisory fees subject to the 2% floor. Knight vs. Commissioner.” Whoa. This, you see, was a fairly significant development in the world of fiduciary income tax. It [...]

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iTouch, iPhone, IRC… I want!

19 May 2009

Go ahead. Start making fun now. But I have a new (catching drool) toy to lust over…
It’s the Internal Revenue Code for the iPhone.
Ok, I don’t have an iPhone. I can’t bring myself to use AT&T (it’s a long story). But I do have an iTouch. And I looove it.
My [...]

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New Jobs Posted

18 May 2009

New job opportunities have been posted on the tax jobs page – take a peek!

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IRS Tries Out New Internships

14 May 2009

The employee plans division of the IRS has hired two law student interns this year, the first time ever for this division. If all goes well, the plan may be expanded.
The two students are from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago but will work in the IRS Washington office for three months this [...]

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