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Spitzer Abandons Internet Tax

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Russ

It hasn’t been a good year for Governor Eliot Spitzer (D-NY). First, he’s been accused of using state troopers to spy on political opponents. Next, he proposes to give illegal aliens drivers licenses—a measure that’s overwhelmingly not supported by New … Continue reading →

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New York Tries to Tax the Internet

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Russ

Governor Eliot Spitzer (D-NY) is leading the way. But it’s a taxing way. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance says that any company that has an affiliate program that has any affiliates in New York must charge sales … Continue reading →

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California Red Ink

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Russ

“A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.”—Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen And that’s the situation in the Bronze Golden State. The Legislative Analyst released her report, and the news is grim. California is looking … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Opt Out

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Russ

Many years ago I remember seeing a Peanuts cartoon where Snoopy wrote to the IRS, “Please remove me from your mailing list.” As much as you and I would like to not have to deal with the IRS, if you … Continue reading →

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Traveling

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Russ

I will be traveling over the next few days. Posts will be minimal to nonexistent until next Wednesday.

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Another “Fun” Tax Year Shaping Up

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Russ

November 10th is Saturday. That’s normally the day the IRS sends all of the forms and schedules to the printer. There’s a problem, though: Will Congress enact an AMT patch for 2007? The House is scheduled to vote on a … Continue reading →

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Snipes Moves for a Change of Venue…Again

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Russ

Back in September, Wesley Snipes, accused of filing a false claim for an income tax refund, asked for a change of venue for his trial. He preferred Manhattan to Ocala, Florida. He asked for the change because of travel time … Continue reading →

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Tax Professors: Kentucky Will Win

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Russ

As I noted, yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kentucky Department of Revenue v. Davis. Today, the TaxProf Blog has the views of Professors Gregory Germain of Syracuse University and Bradley Joondeph of the University of Santa Clara. … Continue reading →

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Haas Formally Sentenced

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Russ

Back in August, I told you the sorry tale of Gene Haas, former CEO of Haas Automation, Inc. Mr. Haas lost a court case and decided to get back at the judge by committing tax fraud. He became a two-time … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks = California Taxes Owed

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Russ

Suppose you’re an employee of a business in New York, and you reside in New York. You come to California on business for a convention and stay for ten days. Later, you visit relatives in California for a week. Did … Continue reading →

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