Category Archives: Taxable Talk

Bozo Tax Tip #5: Procrastinate

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Russ

Today is April 8th. The tax deadline is just seven days away. What happens if you wake up and it’s April 15, 2013, and you can’t file your tax? File an extension. Download Form 4868, make an estimate of what … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #6: Just Don’t File

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Russ

We’re running some repeats, but there is some new Bozo material coming. It’s just that people keep trying the same things over and over again. It’s tough to avoid the tax system. There are currency transaction reports (cash transactions of … Continue reading →

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The Flavor of the Season

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Russ

Every tax season is a bit different. The last couple have been late seasons. Very few of my client could file until the end of March; everyone was waiting for paperwork. This year is different: Many of my clients have … Continue reading →

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2013 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Russ

It’s time once more for that most prestigious of prestigious awards, the 2013 Tax Offender of the Year. The winner of this award must do more than just cheat on his or her taxes. It has to be special; it … Continue reading →

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Nominations Due for 2013 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Russ

With just under a week to go before 2013 is complete, it’s time for a final reminder to submit nominations for the Tax Offender of the Year. To be considered for the Tax Offender of the Year award, the individual … Continue reading →

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2014 Tax Season to Begin on January 31st

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Russ

The IRS announced today that 2013 personal tax returns will begin to be accepted on January 31st. Since most states piggyback onto the IRS’s computer system, most state returns can also begin to be filed on January 31st. The 2013 … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Russ

It’s time for my fall vacation. If something earth-shattering in the tax world happens while I’m relaxing, I’ll take time out to post on it. Otherwise, enjoy the fine bloggers listed in the blogroll on the right. In any case, … Continue reading →

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I’m Interviewed

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Russ

I was recently interviewed by April Brewster Smythe for a series for “Masters in Accounting.” If you’d like to learn a bit more about my background–it’s quite different from most in the accounting profession–you can read the interview. You can … Continue reading →

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Probable IRS Systemic Issue with Individuals Taking the Automatic Two-Month Extension

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Russ

If you read my previous post, you will see that I mailed in an Appeal today regarding a client who took the automatic two-month extension for being outside of the country on April 15th. To date, an extremely high percentage … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Russ

It’s time for my annual vacation. If something earth-shattering in the tax world happens while I’m relaxing, I’ll take time out to post on it. Otherwise, enjoy the fine bloggers listed in the blogroll on the right. For the latest … Continue reading →

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