Category Archives: Taxable Talk

Avoiding Floor Decisions

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Russ

A number of people, especially my poker friends, have asked me why I would want to be a tax accountant. It does seem like an odd shift from professional poker player to tax accountant, at least on the surface. The … Continue reading →

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Changes (Welcome, Aaron Lion)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Russ

This year will be one of change for my business. When I started my business in 1999 I had just some thoughts and dreams. Nearly twelve years later I have a mature and still growing tax practice and I must … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Bound

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Russ

I’m heading on that trip to the Bahamas, so posting will be practically non-existent until January 17th. Enjoy the other tax bloggers listed in the blogroll on the right.

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Nominations Due for 2010 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Russ

It’s time once more for nominations for the Tax Offender of the Year. To be considered for the Tax Offender of the Year award, the individual must do more than cheat on his or her taxes. It has to be … Continue reading →

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Rasmussen College Spotlights Tax and Accoungting Blogs (Including Us)

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Russ

Rasmussen College, with campuses in the upper Midwest and Florida, decided to spotlight twenty blogs for accounting students. Some of the blogs you’ll recognize: The TaxProf Blog and Don’t Mess With Taxes are two of the other tax blogs that … Continue reading →

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So I Won a Free Trip to the Bahamas. Now, How do I Report It on my Tax Return?

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Russ

Well, luck, skill, or a roll of the die was with me: I did win that free trip to the Bahamas. Come early January I’ll be winging my way 2,492 miles to Nassau and then on to the Atlantis Resort … Continue reading →

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If I Win a Free Trip to the Bahamas (Part 3)

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Russ

Well, I made the finals so I have a chance of winning a free trip to the Bahamas. You can vote here to send me to the Bahamas (vote for Russ Fox – Binglaha). If you’ve never registered at Two … Continue reading →

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If I Win a Free Trip to the Bahamas (Part 2)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Russ

For those who care, I made the semi-final round of the contest that could send me to the Bahamas. For the readers who commented and want to vote in the semi-finals, you can do so at this link (choose Russ … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Ends

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Russ

It’s time to turn your clocks back an hour. Late tonight (2 am), clocks will be reset to end daylight savings time and return to standard time. So enjoy your extra hour of sleep.

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If I Win a Free Trip to the Bahamas, Do I Have to Pay Tax On It?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Russ

About ten days ago, I noticed that a poker website was running a contest. Submit a fun poker game that can be run as a poker tournament; if your game is chosen we’ll send you the Bahamas. There were over … Continue reading →

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