Funny bit from Parks & Recreation after one of the characters quits his new job at an accounting firm.
Why be an accountant?
Posted by taxguru on November 22, 2012
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2013 IRS Mileage Rates
Posted by taxguru on November 21, 2012
IRS has announced that, beginning on Jan. 1, 2013, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
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Mel Brooks as The Tax Expert
Posted by taxguru on November 19, 2012
Last week, I was downloading comedy routines to put onto an Ipod to cheer up my dad when he was in the hospital. One of them I found was this bit that was recorded on 5/26/1961 from the Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner album, “2000 & One Years.”
Just as with the George Harrison “TaxMan” song, this routine still makes complete sense today, more than 51 years after it was recorded.
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R.I.P. Dad
Posted by taxguru on November 18, 2012
It’s freaky how quickly and dramatically things can change course. Less than a week ago, Sherry and I were planning ways to celebrate my dad’s 85th birthday on Saturday, November 17, including having some beer and shooting some pool, his favorite sport.
Unfortunately, everything changed, when I received a call this past Sunday morning from his wife, Margie, alerting me to the fact that he was in the hospital in Rogers, suffering from serious heart, lung and kidney problems, which may have been side effects from recent surgery on his left knee. When we visited with him on Sunday and Tuesday, he was in good spirits and he was looking forward to getting out and having a birthday party.
Wednesday morning’s call to his nurse was promising and Sherry went out shopping for gifts and items for his party. However, a few hours later, Margie and his doctor called me and told me to get to Rogers ASAP because his heart was failing and he wasn’t expected to make it through the night. He was alert and lucid when we arrived and he seemed to understand and accept what was happening.
With family and friends around him, he took his last breath at exactly 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. It was my very first time being with anyone who was dying, but everyone acknowledged it was a very peaceful passing. He had a very diverse and interesting life and is sorely missed by everyone who had a chance to meet him.
The official obituary that was faxed to us from the funeral home. Their posted version.
Memorial services were at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 17 at Stockdale Funeral in Rogers, with viewing and visitation from 10 – 11 AM.
Photos taken by Sherry before and during the service can be seen in this Picasa album.
Videos taken by Sherry during the service:
John Howard (Hershey Jack) Kerstetter
Born: November 17, 1927 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Died: November 14, 2012 in Rogers, Arkansas
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Posted by taxguru on November 16, 2012
Ranchers, farmers brace for ‘death tax’ impact – The IRS grave robbers can’t wait until they can plunder more and more privately held wealth.
Half Your Paycheck To The Government In 2013 – And even more in high tax states. It’s the “fair” thing to do, according to our rulers, who know what’s best for us mere mortals.
Fiscal Cliff Could Force Hard Decisions – If the Mayan calendar scenario doesn’t pan out, we will have a different type of Armageddon to deal with.
Some Republican governors soften on taxes – This is why the GOP is known as having linguini spined leaders.
Man used bogus $100 bills with Lincoln’s image instead of Franklin’s – More examples of the public education system. Who was more of a moron; the idiot who made the phony hundreds or the store clerks who accepted them?
Florida restaurateur to impose surcharge for ObamaCare – Excellent idea. Too many taxes are hidden from the view of the public. Of course, the people who were stupid enough to vote for 0Bamao won’t be able to understand this issue.
Eco-Taxes? Study Financed by U.S. Treasury Will Link Tax Code to Carbon Emissions
Obama May Levy Carbon Tax to Cut U.S. Deficit, HSBC Says – Part of his Marxist agenda to destroy the US economy.
Minority Leader McConnell: Obama’s Tax Proposal ‘A Joke’ – But nobody’s laughing at this because for Marxists like 0Bamao, there is no such thing as too high a tax rate.
The Alternative Minimum Tax Is The Most Heinous Aspect Of The Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal-Cliff Fallout: How the AMT Would Hit Taxpayers. Without Congressional action, tens of millions would see dramatic tax increase – This already insane tax will most likely get worse.
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Calif Voters…
Posted by taxguru on November 15, 2012
From the latest episode of NewsBusted, how the country sees the voters in the PRC.
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Posted by taxguru on November 9, 2012
Obama holds firm to tax hikes as he invites Hill leaders to talks on ‘fiscal cliff’ – One promise a Marxist never has a problem keeping.
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Let the firings commence…
Posted by taxguru on November 8, 2012
These will be very common headlines over the next several months.
The fairest way to handle lay-offs would be to can 0Bambi supporters first.
Layoff bomb detonates; Large corporations join small businesses in announcing mass cuts
Utah company blames Pres. Obama for 102 workers laid off
Coal company exec lays off more than 160 workers after Obama re-election
Vegas Employer: Obama Won, So I Fired 22 Employees
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Posted by taxguru on November 8, 2012
A possible tax hit for Sandy’s victims – A handy summary of the Federal income tax rules for casualty losses.
IRS Pub 547 has many more details.
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Retroactive Tax Hike Approved in PRC
Posted by taxguru on November 7, 2012
California Passes Prop 30, Raises Taxes
Retroactive tax increase passes – from Spidell
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Rush Limbaugh makes fun of the notion that this new tax on the evil rich will solve all of the budget problems for California.
Transcript of the above video.
California, Here We Come – From today’s Rush show.
Message to Sacramento: Tax, but don’t overspend – We all know how it ends up when DemonRats promise to cut spending in exchange for tax hikes. They always end up breaking that promise. It’s what did in Bush 41’s presidency, when he fell for the DemonRat lies and broke his “No New Taxes” pledge. DemonRats have something in their DNA that compels them to raise taxes and spend like there is no tomorrow. Expecting anything different from them is the definition of insanity.
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Tax Guru - Ker$tetter Letter 