Category Archives: IRS

Bozo Tax Tip #8: No Tax Form, No Income!

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Russ

Two years ago I was speaking with a new client: “Russ, I just found out that I don’t get a tax form for the income I earn. That means I don’t have to report it, right?” This individual is filing … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #10: Email Your Social Security Number or EIN!

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Russ

It’s time for our annual rundown of Bozo Tax Tips, strategies that you really, really, really shouldn’t try. But somewhere, somehow, someone will try these. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! This is a repeat for the eleventh year in … Continue reading →

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San Diego County Gets Extension Until June 17th

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Russ

Heavy rains and flooding in San Diego caused the area to be declared a federal disaster zone.  The IRS extended all tax deadlines in San Diego County from January 21, 2024 onward until June 17, 2024.  This includes individual, business, … Continue reading →

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A Reminder for Charities and Officers in Charities

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Russ

I live in a swing district in a swing state.  One of the things we dread is election mail.  The primary for state offices is in June, and already we’re receiving flyers.  I’m sure the robocalls are soon to come … Continue reading →

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A Retroactive Tax Bill: What Can Go Wrong?

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Russ

Last night, the House of Representatives passed tax legislation that would increase the Child Tax Credit for 2023, allow businesses to expense research and development expenses, tax relief for wildfires and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and some … Continue reading →

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IRS Announces Simple Notice Initiative; Boy, Is It Needed

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Russ

Clients of ours received an IRS CP2000 alleging they owed additional tax.  The clients called us, and we reviewed their return; it turns out that the items the IRS thought weren’t included on their return were included (so we believe … Continue reading →

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IRS Officially Announces Delay in Reporting Cryptocurrency Transactions on Form 8300

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Russ

The IRS officially announced today that businesses do not have to report the receipt of digital assets on Form 8300 until the Treasury and the IRS issue regulations implementing the new law.  The IRS officially announced this in Announcement 2024-4.  … Continue reading →

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Form 8300, Cryptocurrency, and Gambling: An Update

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Russ

Last August I wrote a post noting that as of January 1, 2024 cryptocurrency is considered to be cash for Form 8300 reporting requirements.  Here’s what I wrote last August: A Twitter/X post from John Reed Stark reminded me about … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Start Your 2024 Mileage Log

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Russ

I’m going to start the new year with a couple reposts of essential information. Yes, you do need to keep a mileage log: Yesterday was the first business day of the new year for most. You may have resolved to … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Russ

So many try every year for my award–The Tax Offender of the Year.  It’s not really something to be proud of; after all, to win this award you need to commit really big tax fraud or a series of Bozo-like … Continue reading →

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