The Subtle Genius of Jimmy Breslin
When Jimmy Breslin died a few months ago, it hit me pretty hard. I gave him my standard forbes.com treatment - seeking for his appearance in tax litigation. Other...
Did Not Want To Split Tax Refund With Divorcing Spouse, Loses It All
Another observation I have is that of the preparer and electronic filing. Back in the day, the preparer gave the return to the couple or one of the couple or mailed it to their address and it was up to each of them to sign it. Absent forgery or coercion, it was pretty clear that they had each consented. Now it is the preparer pressing a button that signifies consent to the IRS. Many preparers need to step up their act when it comes to recognizing that with joint returns they really have two clients.
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Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor; and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands: taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.