The tax system relies on voluntary compliance, but a harsh IRS position on wash sales penalizes taxpayers who do the right thing.
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Tag Archives: Taxes
The Trick To Cutting New York Taxes
An estate tax cut should make New York a less expensive place to die, but a revived gift tax makes it more expensive to live.
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An Advocate Comes Through For Frustrated Taxpayers
IRS bureaucracy thwarted a foreign taxpayer’s effort to claim the refund he was owed – until a taxpayer advocate stepped in.
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Heidi Strikes Back
One senator in particular has reason to take internet sales tax legislation personally.
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Taking The Family Feel Out Of Family Business
Many small business owners want to look out for their employees. The president’s policies are making it harder.
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Running The Emergency Drill, Again
These days, every good manager keeps a mental checklist of things to do in case of emergency.
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New York Pulls You Back In
New York has placed a Trojan horse outside the door for co-op and condo owners. Think carefully before you accept it.
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A Regulatory Leap Too Far
Regulating tax preparers may be worthwhile, but the IRS needs authority first. That power did not magically appear after 100 years.
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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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