Category Archives: New York

You Will eFile in New York

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Russ

I have a few clients in New York (about 20). I have one client who strongly dislikes efiling. It appears he won’t have a choice for his 2010 tax return if I prepare his return. New York has implemented mandatory … Continue reading →

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Indians and Yankees Head to Extra Innings

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Russ

No, not the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. Instead, it’s the on-again, off-again battle between the State of New York and the Indian tribes of New York state on collecting cigarette taxes. The Indian tribes sell cigarettes, and … Continue reading →

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A Method to the Evasion

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Russ

I am not into hip hop music. I had never heard of the individual mentioned below. But “Method Man” is apparently really, really big, so on we go. Clifford Smith, aka Method Man, is just your typical hip hop artist. … Continue reading →

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Only in Government Can the Lender and Borrower be the Same

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Russ

When I read this, I did a double take. From the New York Times: Gov. David A. Paterson and legislative leaders have tentatively agreed to allow the state and municipalities to borrow nearly $6 billion to help them make their … Continue reading →

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What Do Hawaii, North Carolina, New York, Illinois, and California Have In Common?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Russ

The Tax Foundation noted last week that several states will be delaying income tax refunds. Hawaii won’t be sending out refunds until July 1st; North Carolina will send them out “when they feel like it,” and New York Governor David … Continue reading →

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“I am not a crook.”

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Russ

New York will soon have a ‘racino’ at Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York. (A racino is a race track that also has slot machines.) Governor David Paterson chose Aqueduct Entertainment Group to build and run the racino. New … Continue reading →

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Government 2, Democrat 0, Republican 0

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Russ

Roger Corbin was a founding member of the Nassau County (Long Island, New York) Legislature. He was arrested last year and accused of filing false federal tax returns and lying to agents of the FBI and IRS. He allegedly received … Continue reading →

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New York: $1 Billion in New Taxes Proposed

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Russ

The headline says it all: Yet another politician who doesn’t understand what voters want. New York governor David Paterson (D) proposed a $134 billion budget that contains $1 billion in new taxes: A $1 increase in the cigarette tax to … Continue reading →

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Knocked Out From New York

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Russ

I’m not a boxing fan. For those of you who are, you’ll recognize Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. as big names in the sport. Those two boxers will fight in the Spring of 2010. Newsday asked boxing promoter Bob … Continue reading →

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Can New York Regulate Me?

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Russ

I live and work in Orange County, California.  My license comes from the federal government (I’m an Enrolled Agent, regulated under Circular 230). Yet New York State has enacted a measure that if legal would force me to remit $100 … Continue reading →

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