Author Archives: Russ

You Can Pay Employees in Cash, But…

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Russ

…you’d better withhold payroll taxes. One Milwaukee restaurant owner is alleged to have forgotten that minor detail. He also allegedly didn’t include all of his cash receipts on his tax returns. Paul Bouraxis operates three Milwaukee-area restaurants. Judging from his … Continue reading →

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BEA-10 Due on June 30th

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Russ

Just a reminder this morning that the BEA-10 mandatory survey of foreign investment by Americans is due on June 30th. If you own 10% or more of a foreign entity, you will need to file this form. New filers must … Continue reading →

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FBAR Due in One Week

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Russ

The Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (Form 114, the FBAR) is due on June 30th. The form must be electronically filed with FINCEN. Your tax professional may be able to do it through his software (we can) or … Continue reading →

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Arbitrage Is Legal, But You Better Pay the Taxes

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Russ

Let’s say you are 100% certain that the price of a certain article will increase from $0.20 to $0.62 in a few weeks. Can you purchase a stock of that at $0.20 each and then sell them later at $0.62? … Continue reading →

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Form 8300 and Poker

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Russ

I’ve posted before on staking, but someone asked me the following question: I’m a professional [poker player] and am going to be staked for the High Roller One Drop Tournament [a $111,111 buy-in tournament]. I’m going to be handed the … Continue reading →

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June 15th Tax Deadlines

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Russ

There are two deadlines today. First, individuals outside the United States must make file their tax returns (or an extension) today. Second, today is the due date for second quarter estimated payments (both for individuals and corporations). These are both … Continue reading →

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Neymar Wins Championship but Faces Tax Evasion Investigation

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Russ

On Saturday Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 in Berlin, Germany to win the Champions League Final in soccer (or football as it’s known everywhere but here). Neymar, from Brazil, is one of Barcelona’s star players. Neymar might have enjoyed the game … Continue reading →

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Another Las Vegas Preparer Gets In Trouble Over the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Russ

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is pretty simple to understand. An individual who is either a bona fide resident of a foreign country or is outside of the United States for 330 days out of a 365-day period can exclude … Continue reading →

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The BEA Responds, or Making IRS Customer Service Look Normal (Bad)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Russ

On Sunday I penned the post, “Making IRS Customer Service Look Good.” I now need to take that back. Why? I was greeted at 7am this morning by a phone call from an analyst from the Bureau of Economic Affairs. … Continue reading →

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I’m Shocked, Shocked! That a Chicago Attorney may have Committed Tax Evasion Related to Corruption

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Russ

There’s one thing about Illinois politics: Both Democrats and Republicans tend toward corruption. After all, which of the past few governors haven’t gone to prison? The DOJ news release on the indictment of Daniel Soso makes for interesting reading. Sure, … Continue reading →

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