Monthly Archives: December 2023

The 2023 Tax Offender of the Year

So many try every year for my award–The Tax Offender of the Year.  It’s not really something to be proud of; after all, to win this award you need to commit really big tax fraud or a series of Bozo-like … Continue reading

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An IRS Identity Protection Unit Saga: Part 5

When I last updated this saga (on September 22nd), I hadn’t heard a thing from the IRS or my request for the Taxpayer Advocate Office to take a look at the missing refund for my client (call him John Smith).  … Continue reading

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IRS Announces 2024 Standard Mileage Rates

This morning, the IRS announced the 2024 standard mileage rates for automobile usage.  Those rates will be: 67ȼ per mile for business use, up from 65.5ȼ per mile in 2023; 21ȼ per mile for medical purposes, down from 22ȼ per … Continue reading

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What’s $68 Billion and 1.1% Among Friends?

As the late Senator Everett Dirksen said, “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.”  California is staring at a $68 billion budget deficit.  Ouch.  California depends on personal income tax revenues for 65.9% of … Continue reading

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Nominations Due for 2023 Tax Offender of the Year

It’s that time of year–the season of giving.  Unlike gifts for your family and friends (where everyone, hopefully, has been nice), I’m looking for the naughty.  Once again, I’m seeking nominations for this year’s Tax Offender of the Year.  To … Continue reading

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