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Massachusetts Has a New Software Sales Tax

Taxachusetts, er, Massachusetts has had for years a reputation of being a high tax state. Lately, Massachusetts has become a somewhat better locale (based on taxes). It’s not that Massachusetts has improved; rather, other nearby states have enacted or increased … Continue reading

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Full Tilt Poker Remission Claims to Begin in Mid-September

The Garden City Group (GCG) posted the following information on the Full Tilt Poker Claims Administration website yesterday: Important Update About the Start of the Claims Process Starting on September 16, 2013, GCG will email a Notice with instructions on … Continue reading

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Nite Moves Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Taxing Pole Dances in New York

When I think of “Night Moves” I think of a Bob Seger song. That’s not what this post is about. It seems that the upstate New York adult entertainment facility named Nite Moves isn’t happy with a New York state … Continue reading

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Once Again, Registration of a Tax Preparer Doesn’t Stop Him from Bad Behavior

With tonight’s season premier of Breaking Bad, it feels apropos to note a tax “professional” who is accused of bad behavior. The US Department of Justice filed suit against Michael Turner of San Diego. Mr. Turner is alleged to have, … Continue reading

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Ledyard 3, Mashantucket Pequots 0

Back in mid-July the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an interesting case regarding tribal sovereignty at Indian casinos. The case pitted the country’s largest casino, Foxwoods, against the town of Ledyard and the State of Connecticut. The issue: … Continue reading

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IRS Postpones August 30th Furlough Day

The IRS will be open for business on Friday, August 30th (the Friday before the Labor Day weekend). The IRS postponed the scheduled furlough day, noting: “We have made substantial progress in cutting costs. … Our progress is such that … Continue reading

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IRS Delays Disclosure Authorization Retirement for Three Weeks

Good news for tax professionals. When I went to IRS e-services this morning, I was greeted by this message: DA and EAR Retirement delayed by three weeks The planned retirement of Disclosure Authorization and Electronic Account Resolution on August 11, … Continue reading

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Rhode Island Is Now a Bad State for Gamblers

Little Rhody, Rhode Island, changed its tax structure for 2012. Rhode Island eliminated itemized deductions (but did increase the standard deduction). Thus, an amateur gambler with $50,000 of gambling winnings and $30,000 of gambling losses will owe tax on his … Continue reading

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IRS Scandal Continues to Percolate

Some news this week on the IRS Scandal: Darrell Issa has expanded the probe of the IRS scandal to the Federal Elections Commission. As CNN’s Jake Tapper stated, “If you thought the IRS targeting–scandal, controversy, whatever you want to call … Continue reading

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While I Was Out…

Ten days off in a row should have been enough…but it wasn’t. In any case, here are some of the posts that the tax blogosphere had that might be of interest: Jason Dinesen asked, “What’s the upside of preparer regulation … Continue reading

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