Category Archives: Tax Preparation

Bozo Tax Tip #10: Report Income That You Didn’t Earn

Posted on March 31, 2013 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! The story you are about to read is true. … Continue reading →

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What $4.95 Buys These Days

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Russ

Living in Las Vegas gives me, at times, a very jaded perspective on life. I see individuals who otherwise pinch pennies spend $100 on bottle service at a club (or $4.95 for a thimble-sized amount of alcohol). You can still … Continue reading →

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Excellent Fraud?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Russ

Two Georgia tax preparers may have prepared their last returns. Larry Heath and Andy Heath are brothers. Both own and operate tax preparation businesses in northern Georgia. Both have prepared lots of returns, and they likely have very satisfied customers. … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #2: Use a Bozo Accountant

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Russ

Here’s another Bozo Tax Tip that keeps coming around. The problem is, the Bozos don’t change their stripes. In any case, here are some signs your accountant might be a Bozo: – He’s never met a deduction that doesn’t fit … Continue reading →

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Another California Tax Preparer Ignores Her Continuing Education

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Russ

I say that because of news that comes from the small (California) Central Valley town of Livingston. The Department of Justice announced that Nohemi Villarreal Noriega of Patterson has been arrested on charges of tax evasion and structuring. Ms. Noriega … Continue reading →

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An Intuit of a Problem

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Russ

I have more information on the coding issue: The problem lies with my software company, not the IRS. It seems that in a limited number of cases, my software (ProSeries, made by Intuit) returns a code “5” indicating that an … Continue reading →

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The TaxSlayer.com Bowl?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Russ

I enjoy college football. Today, my school won a thrilling game in overtime. Way back when, there were only a few college bowl games. And their names were simple: Rose, Sugar, Cotton, and Orange. The second tier games also had … Continue reading →

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I Spilled my Coffee Thanks to Joe Kristan

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Russ

This morning, Joe Kristan posted about an Iowa couple who had a unique method of preparing tax returns. I made the mistake of reading the actual court decision while drinking my morning coffee: According to [the defendants], if you believe … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #3: Honey, You Don’t Exist!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Russ

Ah, Spring is in the air. And with that come the inevitable wedding invitations. I was supposed to be in a wedding this weekend, but the three extra days of tax season put an end to that. With weddings comes … Continue reading →

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How to be a Receptionist Without Trying at All

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Russ

I’m happy doing what I do. As my brother says, someone’s got to enjoy preparing tax returns. One thing that I’m not, though, is a receptionist. Neither is one Bakersfield woman. However, Bakersfield tax preparer Bertha Vaughn listed her as … Continue reading →

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