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IRS Mercy? To Err is Human, to Forgive is Divine
Well, as a CPA for the last thirty years, I thought I’d see the tin man get a real heart before the IRS show any heart at all. The IRS has released some sort of an amnesty program designed to offer mercy … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Accountant, business taxes, CPA, Small Business, Taxes
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Changes: Bowie Was Right, Look Out You Rock n Rollers
“Still don’t know what I was waiting for And my times was running wild A million dead-end streets and Every time I thought I’d got it made It seemed the taste was not so sweet.” –David Bowie, Changes from the Hunky … Continue reading
How Business Consultants Can Help America Compete
Think of your latest large purchase. Was the technology or production based in the USA? Recently we purchased a Panasonic plasma flat-screen. Panasonic is based in Oaza, Kadoma. The other options were flat-screens from Mitsubishi and Samsung. Why no USA? It may not … Continue reading
The Best CPA Tax Tip: Filing Your Tax Return For Free
Yes, you heard me. The IRS has a link that provides free tax software to those who have an adjusted gross income of $57,000 or less. The IRS explains the program: Everyone can prepare and e-file their federal tax returns … Continue reading
IRS Fraudulent Tax E-mails: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
“Never give a sucker an even break,” is attributed to W.C Fields in the 1923 movie, Poppy. However, some say it represents the real personality of W.C. Fields as a ruthless businessman. So, don’t be a “sucker” to fraudulent tax … Continue reading
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Tagged business taxes, certified public accountant, CPA
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With FaceBook Music, You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Payola
My father sang rockabilly in the 1950s under contract with Capitol Records. (Click here for a Bobby Norris sample.) When I was young, he told me stories of “payola.” Payola is the (illegal) practice of record companies (and I guess artists) paying discjockies to play their … Continue reading
Boss Trek:The Next Generation. How Running a Successful Business Has Already Changed
My late brother-in-law, Philip Epstein was the son and nephew of famous screenwriters called “the Epstein Brothers.” These brothers, Julius and Phillip, wrote Casablanca(garnering an Oscar) and many other great movies. Phillip told me sometime later, Jack Warner tried to harness the Epstein … Continue reading
Nothing is New Under the Sun for 2012. If You Haven’t Been Doing It, You Are Late to the Ball and Midnight is About to Strike(Again)
My wife and daughter have replaced a large portion of my wardrobe. Sorry, but I don’t watch fashion trends and can wear the same pair of pants for 5-10 years. I now where Vans shoes. I think I’m cool now. … Continue reading