The IRS Targeting Scandal–An Engaging Infographic
Below is a fascinating infographic that attempts to fill-in the details and give the back story of the IRS tea-party targeting scandal. (admittedly the tone is a bit left-leaning) Source: TopAccountingDegrees.org
Am I Liable for my New Spouse’s Old Tax Debts?
I get this question a lot from recent newly weds. Often, one of the spouses has racked up a massive tax bill and the "nonliable" spouse is worried that his [...]
IRS Scandal Extends to Gift Tax Return Abuse
Saturday's Wall Street Journal has a remarkable article disclosing that at the same time the IRS was subjecting tea-party groups to extra scrutiny, it also targeted tea-party donors by taking [...]
How to Fix the Prop 13 Loophole Without Harming CA Businesses
As of late, much has been written about Proposition 13—the 1978 ballot initiative that keeps property taxes low for landowners, whether they be residential homeowners or commercial landlords. Under Proposition [...]
The Darkside of IRS Automation
In early 2000, the IRS underwent a drastic overhaul in response to tremendous congressional pressures. They started to adopt the language and organization of business and management. Taxpayers were no [...]
Vote For “La Wendy”–Worst Political Support Song Ever Written
Democratic LA mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel has received heavy union support compared to fellow democratic candidate Eric Garcetti. In perhaps the worst demonstration of political support the LA hotel workers [...]