As I’ve always explained to those concerned about my career if taxes were ever to be drastically simplified, I’m not in the least bit worried. Substituting income taxes with sales taxes will just increase the need for our services to minimize those new taxes.

Big ‘bounty’ needed to catch spammers – Money motivates.

China executes bank staff for fraud – Those commies are harsh with their punishments.

How reality shows keep contestants from spilling beans – One of my favorite phrases has long been the classic “Money talks & B.S. walks.” If you want to motivate people to do or not do something, there is no better way than through financial incentives or penalties. Just look at the stupid and disgusting things people will do for a measly $50,000 on the Fear Factor show to appreciate the motivational power of money. It’s also why I have never used flat fees and have always charged purely based on time spent. Clients with their things organized pay less than those who don’t.

Our rulers in DC are as effective at regulating private businesses as they are at simplifying the tax code. The end result is almost always the same, more cost to us taxpayers.