Monthly Archives: January 2010

House Passes Haiti Charitable Donation Law

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Russ

The House of Representatives unanimously passed a law allowing individuals to take 2010 contributions toward earthquake relief in Haiti on their 2009 tax returns. I expect the Senate to pass the law very quickly, perhaps by the State of the … Continue reading →

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They’re Mad as Hell and They’re Not Going to Take It Any More!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Russ

Many of you may remember the movie classic Network: On Tuesday, voters in Massachusetts sent a message to politicians. Massachusetts elected a Republican Senator. To put that in perspective, the last time a Republican was elected to the Senate in … Continue reading →

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The Mess in California

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

There is some good news in California this weekend. We’re apparently about to be hit with a lot of rain. The television stations are saying we’ll get four to eight inches this coming week. That doesn’t sound like much, but … Continue reading →

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Busted for CodeBusters

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

If someone tells you there’s no such thing as an income tax, run, don’t walk, in the other direction. If someone tells you that all you have to do to avoid the IRS is submit a report of your IRS … Continue reading →

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Haiti Charitable Tax Deduction Legislation Likely

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans plan on introducing joint legislation to allow Americans to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions to Haiti earthquake relief in 2009 though the deductions are made in 2010. I expect … Continue reading →

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How to Go to ClubFed for Tax Evasion

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

If you really, really want to go to ClubFed for committing tax evasion, do what Tom Daugherty of Fort Myers, Florida did. Mr. Daugherty, a commercial real estate broker, bought $2.19 million of cashier’s checks from Orion Bank. He also … Continue reading →

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Is Oregon at the Tax Crossroads?

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

The Wall Street Journal editorializes on Friday that Oregon is at the tax crossroads. The Oregon Legislature, dominated by Democrats, voted to increase the state’s top personal income tax bracket to 11% from 9%; they also voted to increase the … Continue reading →

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IRS Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Russ

The IRS has come out with its annual list of tips in choosing a tax professional: 1. Check the person’s qualifications Ask if the preparer is affiliated with a professional organization that provides its members with continuing education and resources … Continue reading →

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37 More Years for Ed Brown

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Russ

Tax protester Ed Brown received 63 months for tax evasion. You may remember that he decided to barricade himself in his New Hampshire home, fill it with weapons, and tell the government to go somewhere else. As Joe Kristan notes, … Continue reading →

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Phony Notes but Real Evasion

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Russ

If you’re ever accused of a criminal offense, and you’re under bond (bail), you should show up at your trial. If you don’t, you are certain to find yourself in even worse trouble. Add in allegedly committing tax evasion and … Continue reading →

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