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Ask Taxmama Issue 456 – Happy Mothers Day Weekend

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Happy Mothers Day

Dear Family,

This weekend is Mothers Day.

One of the nation’s most visible mother is struggling to

break the biggest glass ceiling of all. Hillary Clinton didn’t
quite make it during this last round of primaries. And now it
seems that Barack Obama is overtaking her on the delegate count.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=4818637&page=1

Ironically, Obama is also fighting that glass ceiling, too.

If either of these candidates get elected to the U.S. Presidency,
it would be a landmark.

Waaaaay back when all this started, I predicted that if Clinton
and Obama were to team up, they’d be sure to win the White House
together. These days, the news are calling that the “Dream Team.”

Of course, neither is quite ready to concede the top spot.
So, it’s a discouraging Mothers Day for Hillary.

But, closer to home, there’s your mother, your grandmother,
your wife – or you! You know if you go out to celebrate,

the restaurants will be crowded and noisy, service will be
lousy, and the food will not be as good as it usually is.

So, why not pre-order your favorite foods from your favorite
restaurant and have a picnic at Mom’s house – or yours?

It’s cozy – the noise is your own – and it’s filled with
folks you love! (Oh yes, remember to clean up.)

Speaking of cleaning up, the State of New York plans to
do just that. They are expecting over $50 million in new revenues – if they can beat Amazon.com’s lawsuit against New York State’s

Department of Taxation and Finance. NY wants to collect sales
tax on your Internet purchases. And if they beat Amazon.com,
it will be a landmark case, affecting you. Read today’s IRS
News, where you will also find news of the Stimulus rebates
coming your way.

Today’s Money Funnies is a quiz – just how much DO you know
about your own money?
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=MoneyFunnies

We add a touch of Inspiration for moms, courtesy of

Rhonda Barsamian, EA
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=Inspiration

What other goodies do we have for you today?

TaxQuips this week helps you find your FBI file,

a new job or business, explains the rules for ‘freelance’
truckers – and an opinion on the tax implications of
selling your home that was also rented out.
https://taxquips.com/index.php?cat=TaxQuips

This week’s Job Advice recommends that you paste,

don’t attach. Good advice. I hate attachments!
Others do too.
https://www.taxquips.com/index.php?cat=JobAdviceoftheWeek

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=812

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
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TAX CALENDAR 2008
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06.16.2008 2nd 2008 Estimated Payment – all entities Due

06.16.2008 Personal Tax Returns Due for US Taxpayers overseas

06.16.2008 or File extensions for US Taxpayers overseas Form 4868

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https://www.cafepress.com/taxmama

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https://www.cafepress.com/

Get extra discounts for yourself and friends after you order.

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They do a gorgeous job.

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