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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The debate between Giuliani and Romney about taxes has garnered a lot of press. And now, it’s all the rage to talk tax as a candidate. For the record, here are the sound bytes from the candidates on tax back in May.
It’s ba-a-ack! After a bit of a hiatus, our weekly Getting To Know You Tuesday is back. This week, we feature Ryan Ellis of Ryan Ellis & Associates, LLC. Ryan was “name dropped” by Robert at Wandering Tax Pro. Now, onto the interview… 1. Where are you now? Washington, DC area 2. What’s your official…
