13 Uses For Leftover Halloween Candy – And The Tax Consequences
13 ways to use leftover Halloween candy—and the surprising tax consequences. From charitable donations to office treats, here’s what the IRS says for 2026.
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Top 100 Tax Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2021
If this time last year, you had suggested I would spend most of 2020 away from my office and rely on the tax community on social media to keep me both informed and sane, I likely would have laughed at you. Don’t get me wrong: I have always enjoyed the tax community on Twitter. But…
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PNC Calculates The True 12 Days Of Christmas Cost In 2020
Everyone knows the 12 Days Of Christmas lyrics but with some pretty outlandish presents being given in the song, it’s the 12 Days Of Christmas cost that most people want to know about. The PNC Christmas Price Index measures the price of those 12 presents, pitting it against previous years to not only be a…
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The Yeast Of Your Worries: What’s Your Favorite Sandwich?
Last week, I did a lot of writing about sandwiches. Yep, that’s right, sandwiches. First off, estate planning lawyer Victor Medina kicked off the week with a podcast episode about the sandwich generation. That’s the term that we use for parents who are simultaneously tasked with taking care – in some way – of their…
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12 Facts About Labor Day And Taxes
Chances are that you are spending today gathered around a grill or trying to soak in some sun. Labor Day weekend is considered summer’s last hurrah and ushers in fall and, including, in areas like mine, the beginning of the school year. (You can read more about the tie-in to the school year and Labor…
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Cuomo’s Comments On Rules Requiring Bars To Serve Food Have Some Crying ‘Fowl’
This week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had restaurant owners calling “fowl” on new rules requiring bars to serve food with their drinks. The New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) issued guidance making clear that, “Pursuant to Executive Order 202.52, effective Friday July 17, 2020, all licensed establishments with on premises privileges (e.g. restaurants, taverns, manufacturers with…
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Income Tax Cocktail
As Tax Day – and thus, tax season – ticks away, I suspect many of you are looking forward to a little relaxation. If a cocktail is in the cards, consider the Income Tax Cocktail. 1 1/2 oz. gin3/4 oz. dry vermouth3/4 oz. sweet vermouth1 oz. orange juice2 dashes Angostura (or Peychaud’s) bitters Combine ingredients,…
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18 Fun Facts About Beer And Taxes On National Beer Day
True confession: I didn’t have a beer today despite the fact that it’s National Beer Day. Honestly, in the midst of the quarantine – and with three kiddos at home – I’m doing good to remember what month it is. But, it’s true that it’s National Beer Day: April 7. Today marks the day that…
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Dr. Seuss Re-Imagined: One Tax, Two Tax
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he is known to most of the world, was born on March 2, 1904. And though he passed away in 1991, his books and his poems are still as popular as ever. I love the idea of combining silliness with reality and over the past few…
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Top 100 Must-Follow Tax Twitter Accounts For 2020
There was a lot of tax talk in 2019 – especially on social media. From Bitcoin to stretch IRAs to tax refunds, Twitter streams were filled with news, links, and best practices focused on tax. Twitter is an easy way to find out what’s happening in the tax world – for tax professionals, taxpayers and…
