Dear Family,

IRS Commissioner Mark Everson was just ordered not to close taxpayer centers. Read today's IRS News.

Speaking of Everson, someone thinks he's me. About two months ago, at my Las Vegas mailbox, I started getting mail addressed to Mark Everson, Commission, TaxMama from Pitney Bowes. Do you think I should forward his mail to him? After all, the offer they sent doesn't expire until 07/31/05. Perhaps IRS could use the special deal? (Someone is paying way too much for their mailing list service!)

Well, here we are in the height of summer. At 6:00 am, it's already so hot here in the Valley that it's practically stifling. Watching the weather report on TV one day, I learned that California weather is stranger than ever. There was a 50 degree difference between the Valleys and the beach. (110° - 60°F) They're only about 15 miles apart.

This week's copyright workshop was terrific. Only, the recording didn't work, so I will re-record it next week, along with some additional material I'll be adding - if you're interested in getting the recording and text of the lecture...that is. http://go.asktaxmama.com/Copyrights

Speaking of writing, my friend Jacqueline Freeman and her buddy have a started a charming, upbeat newsletter that will make you feel good when you read it.

They're up in the rainy northwest, writing insightful and humorous stories each week about farmlife, animals, gardening, goodnatured neighbors and the power of charity and goodness.

They invite you to subscribe to their free newsletter at www.FriendlyHaven.com .

Time to go -

Best wishes,
Eva Rosenberg, EA
Your TaxMama is watching...out for you.

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