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The Ryan Bailey Story As A Tax Tale
The way I want to frame the story is similar to the way The Blind Side was done. Sorry, I can’t find the right clip. In that movie, football player Michael Oher has to stand up to an NCAA investigation. The concern is that the family that helped him was acting as boosters for Old Miss. I knew somebody who told me about working full time for a college managing eligibility issues. I understand that NCAA compliance can get as complicated as tax law. The Ryan Bailey story could be framed as a tax story and it would be, as they say in those movies, based on a true story.
Hurricane Sandy Tax Planning
Originally published on Forbes.com Oct 29th, 2012 If you are anywhere near the East Coast, I hope by now you are in a safe place and have a good stock of drinking water...
Balanced Budget And Comprehensive Tax Reform Made Simple ? The Automated Payment Transaction Tax
Automated Payment Transaction Tax (APT). Have you heard of it ? I probably would not have heard of it had I not interviewed Green Party Presidential Candidate...
Must Earl Grey Collect Sales Tax From Captain Picard?
Every once a while you get a glimpse of the future in a relatively obscure tax pronouncement. This New York Counsel Advisory Opinion is a good example. What is the...
Track Star Ryan Bailey’s Coach Beats IRS In Tax Court
This is probably the key thing that differentiates winners from losers in hobby loss cases. Mr. Parks did not just seek expert advice about helping people to run faster. He sought expert advice about how to make money helping people to run faster.
Major Estate Tax Change Looming – Don’t Be A Last Minute Louie
The case for making a large gift in 2012 to use up the unified credit against gift and estate taxes is compelling for people who can afford it. Right now, taxable...
Nude Dancing As An Art Form? Not Funny When You Think About It
Originally published on Forbes.com Oct 24th, 2012 Strip joint decisions. There is nothing better calculated to bring out the inherent maturity in tax and accounting...
Same Sex Couples – Registered Domestic Partners – Community Property – What A Mucking Fess
Originally published on Forbes.com Oct 23rd, 2012 IRS just issued two FAQs, one for same sex married couples and the other for registered domestic partners (RDPs) in...
Debate Proceeds Despite Green Party Lawsuit – Hear Jill Stein On Defense Here
Originally published on Forbes.com Oct 22nd, 2012 Well at least my favorite candidate is not handcuffed to a chair for tonight's debate. Tonight's debate is proceeding...
George McGovern Passes On – Where Were You In 1972 ?
George McGovern died this morning. I hope one of my favorite commenters, russpoter, will forgive me for straying from the tax reservation to reminisce,...