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5 May 2017, 12:05 pm
This week, Joe Kristan (CPA & Shareholder, Roth & Company (Des Moines, Iowa); Editor, Tax Update Blog) discusses a recent Tax Court case disallowing the deductions from a bed and breakfast operated out of Larry Bird's former home under the vacation home rules. [read post]
9 Jan 2016, 12:05 am
Joe Kristan (Tax Update Blog), Taxpayer Advocate: Koskinen Demoralizes IRS, IRS Breaks Law. [read post]
25 Aug 2010, 7:10 am
If you’re an insomniac you may recognize Roni Deutch from her ubiquitous late night infomercials promising taxpayers pennies on the dollar settlements with the IRS: Joe Kristan writes about yet another lawsuit against Deutch: California’s Aspiring GovernorAttorney General Jerry Brown has sued Attorney Roni Deutch, who blogs as the “Tax Lady,” for “swindling” taxpayers who hire her to get taxes forgiven. [...] [read post]
23 Jun 2011, 6:57 am
Joe Kristan chimes in on the issue of whether the estate tax makes any sense: David Logan puts it starkly: Simply put, the federal estate tax does nobody any good. [read post]
17 Mar 2010, 11:45 am
Following up on yesterday's post, IRS Releases 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams: Joe Kristan blogs the Dirty Dozen Tax Policy Scams: [T]here’s one key difference between tax policy scams and the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. [read post]
3 Mar 2017, 1:10 pm
This week, Joe Kristan (CPA & Shareholder, Roth & Company (Des Moines, Iowa); Editor, Tax Update Blog) discusses a Tax Court case illustrating the importance of complying with the technical requirements for deducting gifts of long-term capital gain property to charity. [read post]
14 Sep 2011, 6:42 am
Joe Kristan gives us the scoop on another case of absurd tax protester shenanigans (emphasis is mine): A pair of “professional astrologers” in California was enjoined last week from setting up sham trusts to conceal taxable income. [read post]
22 Mar 2010, 2:04 am
The Joint Committee on Taxation released two documents on the health care bill and "fixes" approved yesterday by the House: Technical Explanation of the Revenue Provisions (JCX-18-10) Estimated Revenue Effects (JCX-17-10) Update: Linda Beale, House Passes Health Care Bill Joe Kristan, It's Insane, It's Unworkable, So They Had to Ram... [read post]
17 Feb 2017, 1:33 pm
This week, Joe Kristan (CPA & Shareholder, Roth & Company (Des Moines, Iowa); Editor, Tax Update Blog) discusses how a dentist kept adequate records to beat the IRS's claim that he did not materially participate in his real estate business: Part-time dentist, full-time record-keeper beats IRS. [read post]
30 Apr 2009, 9:14 am
Joe Kristan writes about the temporary expansion of the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period from 2 years to 5 years: The regular federal net operating loss carryback period is two years. [read post]
21 Aug 2011, 8:14 pm
I like Joe Kristan’s terminology for the IRS’ efforts going after anyone who hasn’t filed an FBAR…even if they don’t really owe any additional tax: Using a shotgun to get jaywalkers. [read post]
15 Jan 2009, 8:17 pm
I think our friend Joe Kristan’s endorsement of Scarface influenced some folks. [read post]
5 Jan 2011, 7:27 am
Via Joe Kristan this morning comes word that the IRS is spending millions to regulate law-abiding tax professionals, but is doing very little to stop tax fraud by prisoners. [read post]
5 Jan 2009, 2:31 pm
Joe Kristan of Tax Updates is allowing his readers to choose the 2008 tax person of the year. [read post]
3 Jul 2009, 2:08 am
Joe Kristan provides a terrific brief of a summary judgment opinion issued this week by the Tax Court. [read post]
6 Sep 2007, 4:01 am
Joe Kristan responds to my analysis of the special low tax rates on hedge fund manager compensation with two concerns. [read post]
2 Jun 2008, 1:44 am
The "friendly debate" between Joe Kristan and myself continues. [read post]
15 Apr 2009, 7:14 am
Great advice from Joe Kristan about how to document the filing of an IRS tax return or extension: If you paper file at the post office, use Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. [read post]
5 Oct 2009, 5:00 am
Joe Kristan, an accountant with Roth and Company in Des Moines, explains in a recent post who can and should own a S corporation. [read post]
18 May 2011, 10:24 am
First up, courtesy of our friend Joe Kristan, next year's Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits:For singles, the max you can drop in will be $3,100 (up $50 from this year); for families, it's $6,250 (up $100). [read post]
