I don’t care if you’re a Republican or a Democrat; you’re an accountant, and the avert-the-fiscal-cliff legislation that the federal government crapped out at the last minute hooks you up. Sure, you’re going to pay more in taxes, but Congress was actually able to bang out some long-term solutions to the expiring tax cuts which is going to make your life easier1.
Category: Tax
Tax Case Shows It’s Better To Give Than To Receive Notification of an IRS Audit
The Bible says God loves a cheerful giver, and the U.S. Tax Code says a […]
The Corporate Income Tax Is Like Mother’s Milk for Tax Professionals
Corporate tax lawyers like the tax – a lot. Corporate tax managers can’t live without […]
Acting IRS Commish Warns That Tax Season Calendars May Need Adjusted
He just wanted to get this out there sooner rather than later: IRS Acting Commissioner […]
Grover Norquist Gives the All-clear on ‘Plan B’
Here's the official word from ATR: ATR has consistently maintained that individual Members of Congress […]
The IRS Was Just Kidding About Not Providing Interstate Migration Data
Last week, a number of conservative media outlets got a little bent out of shape […]
Warren Buffett & Friends Talking Estate Tax Policy Now
A group of wealthy people that includes Warren Buffett, George Soros and former President Jimmy […]
A Maine Woman’s Illiteracy Will Be a ‘Fact of Significance’ in Her Tax Fraud Case
Not having a firm grasp on taxes is rarely an acceptable defense for committing tax-related […]
New York, California in a Horse Race for Sending Most People to States with God-Awful Heat, No Income Tax
Hot off the Twitter, New York Times' Catherine Rampell shares some interesting data about movers in 2012: […]
Tax Shaming Works
Martin Sullivan cites a KPMG study from 2005 that was ahead of its time: "The main point […]
Politicians Incorrectly Demonizing “Tax Loopholes” Is Old Hat
Today, Christopher Bergin explains how our elected officials butcher the term "tax loophole": For now, […]
Stop with All the Sensible Tax and Financial Planning Advice for Mega-Jackpot Lottery Winners, You Idiots
With every ginormous lottery jackpot comes the inevitable stream of articles discussing the tax implications […]