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Author Archives: Russ
2011 Doesn’t Look Bright
Arthur Laffer, the noted economist, penned an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. An excerpt: But at the tax boundary of Jan. 1, 1983 the economy took off like a rocket, with average real growth reaching 7.5% in 1983 and … Continue reading
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Election Day
Today is primary election day in California, Nevada, and Arkansas. While Californians don’t have many tax-related propositions to vote on today, there are numerous individuals running for office in the primary: Every state Assemblyman, half of the State Senate, one … Continue reading
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The Sky Is Not Falling (Yet)
For online gamblers, yesterday was the day that banking regulations relating to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 went into effect. The legislation itself passed in 2006 (it was attached to the Safe Ports Act). Kay Bell … Continue reading
Your Tax Return May Cost More
Something that all economists know is that all tax increases on businesses are passed on to consumers. All of them. There is no such thing as a free lunch. The Tax Extenders Bill, HR 4213, would impose a new tax … Continue reading
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Impure
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the coming crackdown on nightclubs, taxi drivers, and doormen in Las Vegas. One nightclub chain, Pure, yesterday took what they hope will be preventative action. Pure implemented a compliance program. Of course, … Continue reading
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Pop, Pop, Fizz, Fizz; Oh What a Relief It Isn’t!
Only in California would Democrats in the Legislature get the “brilliant” idea of borrowing money from the deposits consumers make on plastic and glass soda bottles to balance the budget. The Democrats also want to increase oil taxes. Of course, … Continue reading
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AB32 (California Cap & Trade) Is a Job Killer
That’s not me talking (well, it is too); rather, it’s the non-partisan California Legislative Analyst that has called it that. The Wall Street Journal reports on the LAO’s study of the measure, noting: “California’s economy at large will likely be … Continue reading
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The Who Needs Small Tax Practices Act
Call me bitter, but I’m unhappy with the new Extenders legislation. While it would extend several tax breaks, it would deal a blow to many entrepreneurs–myself included. My practice is set up as an S Corporation. A 5% (or greater) … Continue reading
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California Election: Proposition 13
Here’s the first of our series on the June 2010 propositions on the California ballot. What?! Proposition 13 is on the ballot?! It’s not that Proposition 13. This Proposition 13 actually does impact property tax, but it has no opposition. … Continue reading
That Individual Looking to Buy Your Business Might Be an Undercover IRS Agent
I was at the annual SuperSeminar a couple of weeks ago. Bob McKenzie, one of the presenters, mentioned that the IRS has found that sending undercover agents to businesses that are for sale has been a very useful strategy. Mr. … Continue reading