*AskTaxMama Newsletter

Ask TaxMama Issue 485 – Celebrating…in Moderation

Posted on by TaxMama

Happy aftermath of Thanksgiving

Dear Family,

It’s only about a week since Thanksgiving. And all the leftovers are probably consumed or trashed. But we’re starting a whole round of holiday parties, in the office, at home and with friends. There will be millions of wondrous, glorious calories consumed this time of year, with all the eggnog, pfeffernuss, glögg and other local traditions. Taste it all! In moderation. You still want to love yourself when the holidays are over.

I hate that word. Moderation. My mother always preached that. Now look at her. Deeply into her 80s. Still fitting into the same clothes she bought 30 years ago. (And no, they aren’t frayed or old-looking. She knows how to keep fabrics looking just fine…darn her.) She’s still cooking wonderful foods for us, that she barely even tastes. Yes, there are pains – some horrible pains, like from sciatica, and the aftermath of some fool who ran her over in a cross-walk several years ago. Other than that, she’s in much better shape, mentally and physically than many of her richer, more beautiful and glamorous (once upon a time) friends. Sheesh, you’d think I’d have learned something from her. Not a chance. Do we ever really listen to our mothers? Well, perhaps it’s time to start!

Monday morning started with the radio interview with Jim Blasingame, where we started to talk about things a business can do to survive in this reduced economy. Some of the concepts involve moderation. Some involve taking drastic, realistic steps. Others are fun!
LISTEN

Well, we only got to the first few tips. There wasn’t enough time to cover all the good stuff. I promised you an article…so here it is.

TaxMama Tips in Times of Business Downturns – an Outline.

Today’s Money Funny tells you why Santa Claus must really be a woman.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=MoneyFunnies

Our Job Advice of the Week admonishes you to keep current – and shows you how.
https://www.taxquips.com/index.php?cat=JobAdviceoftheWeek

In today’s IRS News has a special deal for generous contributors, and some interesting statistics for those who love numbers and trends – the Statistics of Income Bulletin.

https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=IRSNews

In TaxQuips this week, we talk about early withdrawal penalties, taking advantage of the foreign earned income exclusion (or alternatives), buying cars in other states – and bringing them home, and what happens if you file bankruptcy on credit cards used to pay off your back taxes?
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=TaxQuips

As always, we love your feedback, opinions and ideas.
You are what makes all this fun – and interesting!

Please use the Comments link online.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?id=1064

And remember, when you buy any TaxNerd item, TaxMama will donate all the profits to the Central Asia Institute, where they are building schools for girls in Asia. The best way to achieve peace to earn the love and trust of people around the world by helping them improve their own lives.
https://www.ikat.org

Hugs from your favorite TaxNerd,

Eva Rosenberg, EA

Your TaxMama is watching…out for you.

www.TaxMama.com

www.TaxQuips.com
www.IRSExam.com
www.TaxNerd.net
————————————————————-

TAX CALENDAR 2008
————————————————————-

12.15.2008 Employers Make monthly Payroll tax deposit

12.15.2008 Corporations – 4th Quarter Estimate Due

12.31.2008 Last Day to Open KEOGH account for 2008
deposits
————————————————————-

SPECIAL GIFTS FROM TAXMAMA – FREE – REALLY!
————————————————————-

Keep your Resolutions:
Here’s a well-thought-out e-book to help you start the
year off properly. It contains a place for you to
list your promises to yourself – and lots of tools to

help you achieve your goals.

Download the book here (just use your e-mail address in this e-mail, so you can avoid subscribing to
my newsletters twice.)

Feel free to share this link with your friends, your clients and your mailing list.

https://www.simpleology.com/p/blogging/taxmama/ATM440

Explore Simpleology 101 – It includes set of step-by-step daily missions for you to follow to get more focused and become more successful this year.

You can check them off as you go.

Audio and Video Training
Is 2008 the year you learn to put use audio and video
on your websites or online? Here are some excellent
no-cost training opportunities. All you need is time.

Join David at AudioAcrobat.com

Join SuccessNet.org for free and learn the 10 Essential Success Keys You Need to Know for You
And Your Business to Grow

————————————————————-

GIFT IDEAS
————————————————————-

ThinkGeek has some wonderful, unusual stuff, including something very like a Dick Tracy watch – a touchscreen cell phone PDA watch. They also have the USB Memory watch that holds 2GB of data.

Open your own Zazzle account and create personalized

gifts to your family and friends.
You don’t need to use my designs – use your own photos and artwork.
https://www.zazzle.com/taxmama*
————————————————————-

SPECIAL DEALS
————————————————————-

Need a Corp, LLC, Registered Agent

Incorp Services Inc. in Nevada – DISCOUNT

20% off on formation services.
Similar discounts on Registered Agent services.
Call 800.2.INCORP – use coupon code – TAXMAMA – or
https://go.asktaxmama.com/incorp

(no code needed)

Summer Family Identity – 3 Choices:

Zazzle – Cafe Press – Queensboro

Since it’s summer, and you’re probably going to be traveling with your family, consider getting matching T-shirts and/or hats.

(DO NOT PUT ANYONE’S NAME ON THEM – you’re just asking strangers to kidnap your children!)

But do put everyone’s picture – so even if you don’t know the local language, you can point to a family member and ask if anyone has seen him or her. Or use a graphic or piece of art you all like. You’ll find three options right here in our SPECIAL DEALS section.

Use your art or others – and customize it

Zazzle your Imagination. Are you a TaxNerd?
Tell everyone – proudly!
https://www.zazzle.com/taxmama*

Create your own customized Zazzle Apparel, bags or more.

Get volume discounts on orders of 2 or more.

Get extra discounts for yourself and friends after you order.

Stuff for summer, travel and fun

Cafe Press is the home of TaxMama’s shops
https://www.cafepress.com/taxmama

But you can upload your own art and graphics and unify your family – even your pets.

https://www.cafepress.com/

Get extra discounts for yourself and friends after you order.

WOW DEAL! Embroidery

Wouldn’t you love to get your logo or family crest, or picture or whatever, EMBROIDERED on hats and T-Shirts?

Well, it costs a heck of a lot less than you think.
And there’s always a sale!

At the Queensboro Shirt Company

(They have a lot more than shirts – and all sizes)
They do a gorgeous job.

TaxMama

Your personal TaxMama is alive and well, answering your questions, and dreaming up ways to help you enjoy dealing with taxes – and paying less.