Category Archives: Florida

Your Tax Dollars NOT at Work: 293 Ultra Low Mileage Priuses in Miami

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Russ

My partner, Aaron, has a Toyota Prius (actually, two of them, if you count his wife’s car). I like the car a lot, and I’m certain Aaron won’t misplace his car. Aaron, though, does not manage the vehicle fleet of … Continue reading →

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Heaven Can’t Wait

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Russ

My understanding is that we can’t take it with you: Our worldly possessions won’t be with us in the hereafter. One Florida man believes he is already a resident there, and is thus exempt from trivialities such as the income … Continue reading →

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Ignoring Tax Advice and then Suing the Attorney who Gave the Advice Isn’t Brilliant

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Russ

Let’s assume you talk to your attorney, and he advises you that you should create a reserve fund for taxes. Usually, it’s a good idea to listen to your attorney. If you don’t like his opinion, perhaps get a second … Continue reading →

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Finally, California Doesn’t Lead the Tax World In Something

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Russ

Officials in California sighed with relief when the recent IRS report on jailhouse tax fraud came out. In a delightful change, California finished second to Florida. Enough with the humor. The reason I wrote this is that Senator Bill Nelson … Continue reading →

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Raising Taxes Can be Hazardous to Being Mayor

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Russ

The City of Miami has had financial difficulties, and faced a large budget deficit. The economy in South Florida isn’t doing well, so raising taxes would be a last resort, right? Of course not–it’s the first choice. Mayor Carlos Alvarez … Continue reading →

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Marlins Vote Delayed

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Russ

The Florida Marlins play at Joe Robbie Pro Player Dolphins Stadium in South Florida. It’s a football stadium, and with the usual afternoon showers that plague South Florida it’s not an ideal place for baseball. Add in the heat and … Continue reading →

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