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The tax law: it's not rocket science. That would be too easy.

Joe Kristan
December 23, 2008 14:30

David Altman surely has a big brain, but even smart people can come to grief with taxes, as he found...David Altman surely has a big brain, but even smart people can come to grief with taxes, as he found out yesterday in Tax Court. Mr. Altman is an actual rocket scientist: After World War II, Dr....

We have a bailout

Joe Kristan
October 03, 2008 18:40

The House has voted to approve the Senate's version of the bailout, 263-171. That means we get the tax provisions...The House has voted to approve the Senate's version of the bailout, 263-171. That means we get the tax provisions we discussed yesterday, including the AMT fix for 2008.

IRS: Your friendly banker?

Joe Kristan
July 07, 2008 14:29

A reader asked taxblogger Robert D. Flach whether the IRS interest rate on overpayments is high enough to make it...A reader asked taxblogger Robert D. Flach whether the IRS interest rate on overpayments is high enough to make it worthwhile to overpay taxes on an original return and then file a...

Bleak moments in Bush tax policy

Joe Kristan
January 13, 2009 15:19

As we get ready to inaugurate another President to lead our tax policy process, it's worth looking back at the...As we get ready to inaugurate another President to lead our tax policy process, it's worth looking back at the last eight years of tax policy. I count at least 21 pieces of tax...

Tax Foundation lauds AOL's Iowa triumph

Joe Kristan
October 13, 2008 16:52

One advantage of procrastination is that sometimes somebody else will take care of the problem before you get to it...One advantage of procrastination is that sometimes somebody else will take care of the problem before you get to it (it works much better on spouses than kids, I find). For...

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Update your RSS feeds for the Tax Update!

Joe Kristan
March 19, 2012 15:54

The Tax Update has switched to a new blogging platform, so RSS users should set their feeds on "stun" at...The Tax Update has switched to a new blogging platform, so RSS users should set their feeds on "stun" at http://rothcpa.com/feed/

The Tax Update's new clothes

Joe Kristan
March 19, 2012 13:42

Hi! Starting today - March 19, 2012 - the Tax Update moves to a new Wordpress platform. All of the...Hi! Starting today - March 19, 2012 - the Tax Update moves to a new Wordpress platform. All of the old stuff will stay here, but new stuff will be there. You can still reach it through here. I...

Recipient of $9 million in film tax credits convicted of looting Iowa treasury

Joe Kristan
March 16, 2012 21:56

The biggest beneficiary of Iowa's film tax credit boondoggle is in for more Iowa hospitality than he hoped for. Dennis...The biggest beneficiary of Iowa's film tax credit boondoggle is in for more Iowa hospitality than he hoped for. Dennis Brouse faces up to 10 years in prison after a Polk County...

How long to keep your records - and a contest!

Joe Kristan
March 16, 2012 14:16

TaxGrrrl has some document retention tips, including: If you claim depreciation, amortization, or depletion deductions, you’ll want to keep related...TaxGrrrl has some document retention tips, including: If you claim depreciation, amortization, or depletion deductions, you’ll want to keep related...

Tax basics for the new business

Joe Kristan
March 16, 2012 14:07

A nice rundown of the essential tax problems for a new business by Courtney Strutt Todd at the Davis Tax...A nice rundown of the essential tax problems for a new business by Courtney Strutt Todd at the Davis Tax Law Blog.