Monthly Archives: April 2006

Mom and Dad Said I Didn’t Have to Pay Taxes

Posted on April 4, 2006 by Russ

No joking, that’s the argument a taxpayer used in Tax Court. Joe Kristan of Roth Tax Updates has the humorous details here. This Tax Court case is yet another entry in the “Don’t Try This Yourself” log. When you’re an … Continue reading →

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Protestor Strikes Out

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Russ

Many years ago, when I was running west coast operations for a telecommunications company, my office manger approached me with a problem. “There’s a gentleman out here who’s perfect for the in-house tech job, but he’s handed me these sheets … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sales Tax Tricks, California Style

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Russ

You’re a business owner, and you’ve just won a nice contract with the State of California. Don’t forget to add sales tax. Yes, if you’re selling to the State of California, you must charge California sales tax. Let’s look at … Continue reading →

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