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Bozo Tax Tip #5: Procrastinate!

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Russ

Today is April 7th. The tax deadline is just eight days away. What happens if you wake up and it’s April 15, 2025, 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: Declare More Income Than You Earned!

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Russ

Why in the world would anyone of sound mind and body declare more income than they actually earned? He or she would owe more tax, so there’s no reason to do this, right? No, there are actually two reasons people … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #7: Honey, You Don’t Exist!

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Russ

Last week, I finished the tax return of a long-time client (call him John Smith).  We were on the phone reviewing his return and he mentioned his wife.  He was filing his 2024 tax return as “Single.”  After I congratulated … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #8: Publicize Your Tax Crimes on Social Media!

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Russ

Social media is really, really big these days. You can follow me on X (Twitter). I may even update my Facebook page one of these days. Of course, I’m not a tax criminal, and my posts hopefully add knowledge for … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #9: Only Income Earned Outside the United States Is Taxable

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Russ

A few days ago I was explaining to a client the basics of the US Tax Code: All income is taxable unless Congress exempts it; nothing is deducible unless Congress allows it. That’s the basics. My office is in Las … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #10: Email You Social Security Number, ITIN, or EIN!

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Russ

It’s time for our annual rundown of Bozo Tax Tips, strategies that you really, really, really shouldn’t try. But somewhere, somehow, someone will try these. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! This is a repeat for the twelfth year in … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #1: Use a Bozo Tax Professional!

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Russ

The IRS recently highlighted that taxpayers should choose tax professionals wisely; I agree.  I’ve had this as a Bozo Tax Tip in the past, but a new client highlighted this issue for me.  In the previous iteration of this “tip,” … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #2: Withhold, but Don’t Remit, Your Employment Taxes!

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Russ

This Bozo Tax Tip—and do remember, these are things you really, really, really shouldn’t try—is aimed at the business owner who is having troubles. Business owners, unlike the federal government, can’t just print money. So let’s assume our hypothetical business … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #3: Publicize Your Tax Crimes on Social Media!

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Russ

Social media is really, really big these days. You can follow me on Twitter. I may even update my Facebook page one of these days. Of course, I’m not a tax criminal, and my posts hopefully add knowledge for others. … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #4: The $0.68 Solution

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Russ

With Tax Day fast approaching it’s time to examine yet another Bozo method of courting disaster. And it doesn’t, on the surface, seem to be a Bozo method. After all, this organization has the motto, Neither rain nor snow nor … Continue reading →

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