Two things happened on Sunday. One, I sat down for an interview with Dan Alban, the lead attorney in Loving et al v. Commissioner (downloads
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More On Romney’s Tax Returns
Here’s the thing about taxes: every bit of our current tax policy offers some insight into our collective approach to social behavior. Specifically, a lot
Read MoreWere Senator Reid’s Remarks About Romney’s Tax Returns Unlawful?
The fallout over Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s refusal to release his federal income tax returns has gotten ugly. Like Donald Trump/Rosie O’Donnell ugly. In case
Read MoreFraudulent Emails Target Tax Professionals
Scammers are continuing to target tax professionals. This morning, I received three of these rather authentic warnings ostensibly from the AICPA. The text (in case
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Jody Padar
So you know how you’ll read about someone in real life who sounds really cool and then you meet them and you’re so disappointed because
Read MoreTax Preparers Speak Out Against New Regs, File Suit Against IRS
“Because I said so.” As a parent, I’ve grown to love the power of those words. But as a professional? Not so much. At work,
Read MoreIRS Begins Issuing Test Results For Tax Preparers
I hate standardized tests. My daughter, a straight-A student at her elementary school, was freaking out over taking the PSSAs, the state-issued assessment tests in
Read MoreMy Best Tax Advice Ever, Part III: Make Friends With A Tax Pro
So I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t prepare my own tax returns. Completely true. It is how I stay
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My Best Tax Advice Ever, Part II: Get Some Help
Last week, I advised that my best tax advice ever was to open the mail from the IRS. I find that to be, for many
Read MoreIRS Begins Competency Test Scheduling
The IRS is forging ahead as part of its master plan to increase oversight of tax preparers across the country. In addition to Preparer Tax
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