Monthly Archives: April 2017

Trump’s Tax Plan

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Russ

President Trump released his tax “plan.” That’s an overstatement; the plan is really an outline. Gone would be the Alternative Minimum Tax, the Estate Tax, and most itemized deductions; there would be three tax brackets with the top tax bracket … Continue reading →

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While I Was Out: The BOE Is In Deep Trouble

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Russ

California has not one but three tax agencies. The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) administers income tax. The Employment Development Department (EDD) administers payroll taxes. And the Board of Equalization (BOE) administers sales tax (and a few other miscellaneous taxes and … Continue reading →

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That Was the Tax Season that Was

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Russ

April 15th, err, make that April 18th, has come and gone. Every Tax Season is different, and this one had its ups and downs. So let’s take a look at eight observations I have of the first part of the … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #1: Declare More Income than You Earned!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Russ

Why in the world would anyone of sound mind and body declare more income than they actually earned? He or she would owe more tax, so there’s no reason to do this, right? No, there are actually two reasons people … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #2: Cash Isn’t Taxable

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Russ

I haven’t run this Bozo Tax Tip in a few years, but it reared its head again just a couple of weeks ago (as you read this). A new client came into my office for the preparation of his tax … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #3: Let Your IRS Notice Age Like Fine Wine!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Russ

Here’s another repeat from last year, but it’s something that bears repeating. My brother is a wine connoisseur. As all my friends know, I’m anything but a wine aficionado. But I have learned one difference between fine wine and a … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #4: Procrastinate!

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Russ

Today is April 11th. The tax deadline is just seven days away. What happens if you wake up and it’s April 18, 2017, and you can’t file your tax? File an extension. Download Form 4868, make an estimate of what … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #5: The $0.49 Solution

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Russ

With Tax Day fast approaching it’s time to examine yet another Bozo method of courting disaster. And it doesn’t, on the surface, seem to be a Bozo method. After all, this organization has the motto, Neither rain nor snow nor … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tips #6: Publicize Your Tax Crimes on Social Media!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Russ

Social media is really, really big these days. You can follow me on Twitter. I may even update my Facebook page one of these days. Of course, I’m not a tax criminal, and my posts hopefully add knowledge for others. … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #7: Nevada Corporations

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Russ

As we continue with our Bozo Tax Tips–things you absolutely, positively shouldn’t do but somewhere someone will try anyway–it’s time for an old favorite. Given the business and regulatory climate in California, lots of businesses are trying to escape taxes … Continue reading →

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