After a long week (and trust me, it was long – and it’s only Wednesday), I’ve decided to take a break from tax news (but only a short break) and do something fun… Tax haiku! Vote for your favorite – or make up your own. — 1, Audits IRS audit Not fun, not cheap, not…
There’s a great post over at Election Law by Donald B. Tobin about the controversy surrounding a sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. George F. Regas, Rector Emeritus at All Saints Church on October 31, 2004. The sermon was thought to have crossed the line with respect to the prohibition against churches participating in election…
While folks in Washington have seemingly come to terms with the idea that Blackwater might have killed some folks when they shouldn’t have, they are drawing the line where it hits Americans the hardest: cheating on taxes. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) has made public a letter from IRS to Blackwater from March (yes, March) regarding…
So… I met CPA Mom at BlogHer. She is wonderfully funny. And a certified public accountant. The two don’t seem like they’d fit. She graciously agreed to participate in my Getting to Know You Tuesday. There were vodka tonics involved and apparently, she doesn’t drink them (hmm). So, onto the interview… 1. Where are you…
I found out from Kay Bell that I’ve been tagged for a meme. According to Kay, I’m supposed to share seven random things about myself that y’all might not know. And you know, you Don’t Mess With Taxes… so here goes. 1, I probably would never have gone into law except for two fictional people:…
The Dutch Government has a plan to flights leaving the Netherlands an amount equal to $16 for intra-European flights and $64 for intercontinental flights. The proposed tax is being touted as an “environmental tax” to offset carbon emissions from aviation. However, the Association of European Airlines claims the tax revenues will not be used to…
You’ve always known that you’re supposed to report your gambling winnings on your taxes, right? Well, the IRS is making it a little easier (for them) to make sure that happens. Beginning March 4, 2008, casinos and other sponsors of poker tournaments will be required to report most winnings to winners and the Internal Revenue…
Well, my hubby does, and he kind of has to, I guess. He nominated me for a best law blog award… Iffen you’re so inclined to agree with him, you can visit here and click on the little “+” sign at the bottom of the comment to add your vote.
Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Fumo has lately found himself in a whole heap of trouble. He is facing a whopping 139 indictments including 2 counts each of filing false tax returns and aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax returns. To pay for some of his massive legal bills in conjunction with the…
Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is a reflection of the failed bill to fund insurance for children: Should smokers pay for the children’s health insurance bill with an increase in cigarette tax?
