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Archive for June, 2006

Mr. Obvious Strikes Again

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006



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Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006

Is Genghis Khan a UM accounting professor’s forefather? – Talk about breaking the classic stereotype of accountants!


Update:
It seems they were very premature (and wrong) in declaring a genetic link. Let the student hazing begin.

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Barry Bonds’ Accountant?

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006



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Who really get our tax dollars:

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006


As I’ve long pointed out, the best return on investment in this country is available from campaign contributions (aka bribes). Out rulers will return millions and billions of dollars in special programs in exchange for a tiny fraction of that. Unfortunately, the GOP rulers are just as generous with our tax dollars as are their DemonRat partners in crime.



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Some things are just indefensible.

Posted by taxguru on June 20, 2006

I refuse to be put on the defensive by opponents of the efforts to repeal the estate tax, such as in this article sent to me by Ohio CPA Dana Stahl, along with the following note. 

Mr Guru – any comments?  Some arguments here to keep the estate tax going.
DS

 

My reply:

Dana:

I happen to be one of those who consider Communism and all of its planks to be inherently evil.  Just because one of its planks (confiscating inheritances) only affects a limited number of people doesn’t make it right.  Neither does doing immoral things for the sake of money.

Kerry

 

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New IRS Mascot?

Posted by taxguru on June 20, 2006



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The Real Price Gougers

Posted by taxguru on June 20, 2006



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They’re always itching for a fight.

Posted by taxguru on June 19, 2006



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Posted by taxguru on June 19, 2006

California Moves to Ease Oversight on Accountants. Regulatory officials take steps to promote the profession and roll back tough post-Enron standards. – Looks like creative accounting may soon be back in vogue out on the Left Coast.

 

 

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More Truth In Advertising

Posted by taxguru on June 19, 2006


This would also be so appropriate at the PRC border crossings for those who enter legally.


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