To quote a memorable movie scene, ‘Get bent, tax man!’ But don’t get broken.
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Hollowing Out The IRS
Tag Archives: IRS
A Defensible Non-Prosecution
You don’t have to be a Lois Lerner fan to see wisdom in prosecutors’ refusal to pursue contempt charges against her.
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Your Tax Return Got Faked? Blame Yourself
Tax fraudsters take advantage of loose rules on money transfers, and bureaucrats blame taxpayers who want prompt refunds.
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IRS Offers A Direct Path To Greater Savings
An IRS pronouncement makes tax planning clearer while opening new tax-advantaged retirement savings strategies.
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Toxic, Sneaky And In Denial
Lois Lerner launched the IRS scandal via a planted question that branded her as a sneak. Now nobody will hire her. Surprised?
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Not-For-Profit Journalism Makes Sense
Since there is little money in journalism, a not-for-profit model makes sense – if government keeps hands off the content.
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404 At The State Department
The United States will reopen as soon as we fix our computers. We regret any inconvenience.
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The IRS Takes A Position On Bitcoin
Is bitcoin money or property? To the IRS, at least, it isn’t money.
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Income “From Whatever Source Derived”
Donating eggs to benefit infertile couples may be an altruistic tax, but if you get paid for it, expect to give Uncle Sam his due.
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Confidentiality For Criminals
If a crook files a false tax return in your name, the IRS may not let you see it – in order to protect the crook’s privacy.
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