Category Archives: Taxable Talk

RIP Google Reader

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Russ

I was a Google Reader user for the last few years. It worked exceptionally well. However, effective July 1st Google is retiring Google Reader. I’d love to tell you what the reason is for that decision…but I can’t. I’ve switched … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #5: Don’t Seal the Envelope!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Russ

Given its tax time, you will likely find long lines at your local post office. Individuals are filing tax returns, so those who don’t efile must mail the returns. When you mail anything, you should seal the envelope; that’s especially … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #6: Just Don’t File

Posted on April 4, 2013 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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Bozo Tax Tip #7: Honey, You Don’t Exist!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Russ

Another repeat, but it again popped up this past weekend. It’s springtime, and that means weddings. With weddings comes changes in tax status. Your marital status on December 31st determines your marital status for the year. If you are married, … Continue reading →

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Annual Blog Hiatus

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Russ

With just about three weeks left before Tax Day, it’s time for our annual blog hiatus. We’ve written our annual top ten Bozo Tax Tips (they’ll start appearing on April 1st), but between now and April 15th our clients are … Continue reading →

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Eight Years and Counting

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Russ

I’ve been writing this blog now for eight years. A lot has changed in tax since I started, some for the good and some for the bad. I’ve had fun writing this, and my goals remain the same for the … Continue reading →

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Shameless Self Promotion

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Russ

I finally received my copies of my new book, Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner. While Amazon has had the book for a month, my publisher, APress, now has it in stock. What’s in Tax Strategies for the Small … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Soup

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Russ

With the probable demise of the IRS’s initiative to create Registered Tax Return Preparers (RTRPs), the alphabet soup of tax professionals is now down to EAs, CPAs, CTECs, and JDs. While Robert Flach argues that RTRPs should be resurrected as … Continue reading →

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A Podcast to Start the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Russ

On the day the world didn’t end, I was interviewed for the Thinking Poker podcast. The interview ran about an hour, and it was a lot lighter than most discussions on taxes and gambling. You can download the episode through … Continue reading →

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2012 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Russ

It’s time once more for that prestigious award, the 2012 Tax Offender of the Year. To be considered for this award you must do more than cheat on your taxes. It has to be special; it really needs to be … Continue reading →

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