IRS Warns of New e-Mail Scam Offering Cash for Participation in “Member Satisfaction Survey” Courtesy of IRS – IR-2007-148, Aug. 28, 2007 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert regarding a new, two-step e-mail scam that falsely promises recipients they will receive $80 for participating in an online customer satisfaction survey. […]
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This Week’s Advice: “Need a successful negotiation strategy? Quantify your contribution then ask for a piece of the pie. Use your past achievements, information gathered from your research, and what you learned in your interviewer(s) to quantify your role. Once you reach an amount, state it during negotiations, and ask to be paid a portion […]
Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary on Thursday. His wife was really irate. She told him “Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE !!” The next morning he got up early and left for […]
Dear Family, It’s been a busy and fun week in Las Vegas at the IRS Tax Forum. We must have walked 5 miles a day, just inside the Rio. Learned lots of things. Hope to remember them. I am writing from my hotel room at the Gold Coast, right across the street from the Rio. […]
A woman who has made up her mind to die is still afraid of a pistol or a gun. Or is it that the explosion would derange her costume? (Professor at the Breakfast Table) Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else. (The Autocrat of the Breakfast-table) God’s plan made a hopeful […]
Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service Did you recently move to another city for a new job or because your old job is now at a new location? A tax break may be coming your way. How far you moved and the amount of time you spend on the job will have a major impact […]
Quote: “Don’t hurry, don’t worry. You’re only here for a short visit. So be sure to stop and smell the flowers.” – Walter C. Hagen Tip: “You don’t need to list everything! The date of a degree or work history that is older than 15 years can date you and put you in danger of […]
Today in History :: “To Bigotry No Sanction, to Persecution No Assistance”, George Washington
No extra papers, please! When you send out your resume, don’t include copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, or awards unless you are specifically asked to do so. If you are called in for an interview, you may bring these extra materials along in your briefcase for show-and-tell.” Peter Newfield Career-Resumes Ask TaxMama :: Where […]
Courtesy of IRS Even though you may be on vacation, the IRS is always at work thinking about taxes! August and the “Dog Days of Summer” are upon us. Taxes are probably the furthest thing from your mind. But now, months before the end of the year and the start of tax season, is a […]
Tax Advice for Starting, Operating or Closing a Small Business Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service To many citizens, running a successful business is part of the American dream. But while they may be experts in their chosen field, few small business owners are tax experts. From starting a new business to operating or even […]
On July 17th, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97. The 3 brothers walked into old man Henry Ford’s office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that 3 gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter. Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They […]