Tag Archives: Money Funnies

IRS Strengthens Integrity of ITIN System

Courtesy of the IRS For more information about the reason the system needs strengthening…read TaxMama’s MarketWatch article. WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service announced today updated procedures to strengthen the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program requirements. The new modifications and documentation standards further protect the integrity of the ITIN application and refund processes while helping […]

‘Twas Right After Thanksgiving

 ‘Twas Right After Thanksgiving (in California)  And all through the house, Not a channel was showing any shows worth the price.

Business on eBay

Today TaxMama® hears from Tax455 in the TaxQuips Forum with this question. “If I earned k through eBay buying and selling phones, and k was profit, should I get a business license or incorporate for tax purposes?buy xenical online www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/fonts/engl/xenical.html no prescription I did not hit the 200 transactions so I’m not sure if eBay […]

20 Children or 2?

Today TaxMama® hears from BlueSage in the TaxQuips Forum with this question. “Is it better to declare 20 children and then store the tax one would pay in an investment account, and use that money to pay taxes at year end? Or is it better to declare the right amount of children, pay as you […]

The Dreaded IRS Audit Notice

While we’re waiting for the TaxQuips Forum to go back up, today TaxMama® wants to discuss what to do when you get an IRS audit notice.buy lasix online cpff.ca/wp-content/languages/new/mg/lasix.html no prescription

Death Taxes Intrigue

Today TaxMama® wants to have a little fun while I am waiting for all my emails to download.  During our Thanksgiving vacation, I had time to do some reading. Let me introduce you to Diane Kelly, a CPA and writer – and her very interesting protagonist, Tara Holloway, a rather feisty IRS Special Agent.

IRS Steps up Quickly to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

Last week, before Commissioner Doug Shulman left, he made sure that the IRS was in  position to cut red-tape and make life easier for Hurricane Sandy victims. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York Victims of Hurricane Sandy that began on Oct. 27 in parts of Connecticut, New […]

IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Sandy Relief

Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Following major disasters, it’s common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social […]

Reflections and Giving Thanks, I Think

THE SENILITY PRAYER God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones that I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

LLC as C Corp

Today TaxMama® hears from Shar in the TaxQuips Forum, with this observation.  “If you start an LLC and elect to have it be taxed as a C-Corp, does this election require you to follow all the ongoing requirements of your state for maintaining a C-Corp (corporate minutes, complete set of books, etc.)? Or can you […]

Medical Marijuana

Today TaxMama® hears from John in the TaxQuips Forum, with this quick question.  “Can a new marijuana business in CO and WA declare business deductions on a federal tax return?”

LLC as S Corp