As expected, the IRS has announced a new amnesty program for taxpayers with previously undisclosed offshore accounts. But since amnesty is such an ugly word,
Read MoreMonth: February 2011
Talking Tax On The Radio
I skipped my morning run today to make an appearance on the Insana Show. It was great fun, despite a hiccup or two on the
Read MorePromises, Promises: Governors Swear Not To Raise Taxes
We have a recurring problem at my house where my kids do something they know they’re not supposed to do and believe they can fix
Read MoreTax Patents In Danger?
What if, as a tax professional, I came up with an idea to reduce your taxes that was so amazing, I wanted to patent it
Read MoreHSBC Client Sentences Handed Down
Hot off the heels of an IRS announcement about a new amnesty plan for taxpayers with offshore accounts, a federal judge brought down the hammer
Read MoreA Safe Bet: Protecting Your Tax & Financial Documents
The first part of the year inspires folks to take a closer look at their finances and organization (and often, lack thereof) and make some
Read MorePrisons & Taxes: It’s A Steal
My friend @CharlesThomas, a Pennsylvania defense attorney, once opined, when asked how to stay out of jail: Stop stealing sh*t. Apparently, not everyone follows that
Read MoreForms Over Substance: IRS Announces Continued Delays
Tax season may have officially kicked off but many taxpayers still can’t file their returns. Since Congress waited until the end of the year to
Read MoreHealth Care Repeal Fails But Key Tax Issue Sails Through
You know how when you go to the gym at the beginning of the year, you can’t get a spot on treadmill because all of
Read MoreReporting Tax Cheats: The San Francisco Treat
Would you report your neighbor for cheating on their taxes? What if you got paid for doing it? San Francisco has, for the last five
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