My recent post about an Offer in Compromise (where a taxpayer pays less than their existing liability as part of a deal) gone bad is in stark contrast to a rosier picture painted by CBS News. CBS seems to imply that offers are a bad idea because they reward those with outstanding tax liabilities by…
Apparently not. It’s rare that I blog about client matters. I like to keep them private for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are ethical considerations. But a recent client matter has me steamed. Really steamed. And it’s blog-worthy. I’ll keep it generic. A client had a tax matter that needed immediate…
If you think so, or even if you just want to give it a go, check out NaNoWriMo this November. I’m participating (user name is lawmummy, feel free to add me) – and yes, my non-tax writing still tends to be heavy on the legal side (it’s a curse). If you’re looking for inspiration, pay…
When Iowa tax officials were looking for ways to increase revenue, they figured they would strike right at the heart of massive tax fraud: tax evasion on the sale of pumpkins. Maybe that’s a bit overstated. But there is a new policy in Iowa this year to tax pumpkins. The decision came after department officials…
You probably think that I’m talking about the fact that for some disturbing reason, retailers have packed the stores with Christmas goodies – and Halloween isn’t even over yet (who buys stuff this early anyway?). But I’m not. I’m talking about solicitations. It’s the time of the year when charitable organizations come calling. So far…
The proposed permanent internet tax ban did not take pass Congress this week. While this may despite a number of folks, it was not unexpected. What did pass was an extension of the moratorium that was set to expire Thursday. The House voted 402 to 0 to extend the ban for a period of seven…
While my Phillies weep silently, waiting for next season, there are tax consequences galore to consider in Boston. Huh? Check out this great post at TaxProf Blog
Oh yeah, you read that correctly. I’m hosting a contest for law and paralegal students at taxgirl.com. And here’s what you can win: a pound of organic coffee (to help keep you awake during your study sessions) a taxgirl mug (to drink the aforementioned coffee) your post on my site (cool mention on the resume)…
Okay, not really leaks but it made for a clever headline. The Swamp has published a letter that Senator John Kerry (D – MA) wrote to the Senate Committee on Finance regarding the possibility that Blackwater has misclassified employees for tax purposes. The letter follows: October 26, 2007 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on…
You gotta love the way that Congress does (or does not do) business. With less than a week to spare before the expiration of the moratorium on an internet tax (sometimes referred to as the Internet Tax Freedom Act, or ITFA), there is still no plan. And in a very Congressional sort of way, Senators…
