Category Archives: Taxable Talk

Watching Paint Dry

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Russ

I will have the opportunity over the coming week to watch paint dry…literally. My office is being painted this week, so posting will be limited. I have already written posts on the ballot initiatives on the California ballot (these will … Continue reading →

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Financial Advice from Zsa Zsa Gabor

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Russ

Zsa Zsa Gabor has led a long and interesting life. From the UK Telegraph, here are a couple of her one liners: I learned in school that money isn’t everything. It’s happiness that counts. So Momma sent me to a … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Russ

It’s time for my annual vacation. I’ll be back on Tuesday, August 10th. Should California have a budget resolution during the next ten days I’ll take time off from my vacation to post about that. Otherwise, you can get your … Continue reading →

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WordPress 3, Russ 0

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Russ

A ton of stuff has happened over the past week…but I’ve been unable to post.  You see, WordPress “upgraded” to Version 3.0 and locked me out of the blog.  Now, that wasn’t supposed to happen but it did. Unplanned ‘vacations’ … Continue reading →

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Posting Light This Week

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Russ

I’m traveling this week (to Las Vegas and Rohnert Park, California) so posting will be light this week. If Congress does take action on the S-Corp tax increase I’ll definitely be posting about that.

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Taxes and Online Gambling: General Presentation on June 15th

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Russ

I’ll be presenting a one-hour continuing education talk on Taxes and Online Gambling at the monthly meeting of the Orange County Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents next Tuesday, June 15th. If you’re near the Phoenix Club (1340 … Continue reading →

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SuperSeminar Time

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Russ

I’m heading to the annual CSEA SuperSeminar. Posting will be light to non-existent until next Thursday, May 13th.

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Bozo Tax Tip #1: Procrastinate!

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Russ

It’s April 16th. There was a deadline yesterday? Well, this post was supposed to appear yesterday morning, but apparently I clicked on the 16th rather than the 15th when I wrote it. What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, you … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #2: Be Suspicious!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Russ

Another repeat, but one that is a continual issue with cash business. It may be “cash and carry,” but cash is taxable in all ways. And cash reporting (or lack thereof) can be a problem. Our #1 Bozo Tax Tip … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #3: Trustless Trusts

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Russ

Another repeat from last year, but just as apropros. Only last week I was offered the “Deal of a Lifetime” to invest in the guacamole fund. I’d rather eat my guacamole, thank you. Anyway: Just today someone sent me an … Continue reading →

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