Category Archives: Taxable Talk

For Those Who Subscribe Via an RSS Feed

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Russ

Taxable Talk will be moving to a new host in the next couple of weeks. I plan on doing the move over this weekend but it could be pushed back to June 16th. In either case, when the move does … Continue reading →

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I Need Your Advice (PowerBlogs Shutting Down)

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Russ

This blog has been hosted by PowerBlogs since its inception. I’ve enjoyed their service, but I discovered today that I’ll need to find a new home for Taxable Talk. PowerBlogs is shutting down. Please email me directly at rcfox [at] … Continue reading →

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Very Light Posting This Week

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Russ

I am out of town this week with extremely limited computer access. Posting will be light to non-existent until I return back to Irvine on Friday.

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Deadlines for Clients

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Russ

Last month in my email to clients I noted that if paperwork for your returns was not in my hands by early April it was probable you would need to file an extension. Well, that day is here. If your … Continue reading →

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Pre-April 15th Hiatus

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Russ

It’s that time of year again. I’ve written my top ten Bozo Tax Tips to help people like Richard Hatch in his quest to prove 300 million witness wrong. Those tips will start posting automatically beginning this coming Wednesday. Until … Continue reading →

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My New Website

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Russ

My new website, http://www.claytontax.com/, is finally up. Believe it or not this has been in progress for several months, and everything is now working. It’s still, to a degree, a work in progress. I’ll be adding some links to articles … Continue reading →

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Just Below the Surface

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Russ

As a tax professional I get to observe first-hand what taxpayers think of the current tax climate. I think Howard Beale put it well: Somewhere between 8,000 and 15,000 protested in nearby Fullerton yesterday. These weren’t the usual left-wing protesters … Continue reading →

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Selecting a Professional Tax Preparer

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Russ

We all know what assume means. “Do you remember the old episode of tv’s ODD COUPLE when Felix explains to Oscar what happens when you assume? We all must know by now that when you assume you make an ass … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of the Year

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Russ

I’ve sent out all of my Tax Organizers for the year. If you’re my client and have not received your Organizer let me know. You do not have to use the Organizer but it is a very useful tool for … Continue reading →

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Nominations for Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Russ

Yesterday was the first day of winter. For those of you suffering in the cold, I should point out that it is a little cold this morning in Orange County. As I write this it’s 53 F, with light rain. … Continue reading →

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