internal revenue service

Politico recently reported that Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, had an estimated net worth of over $100 million dollars which she attained as heiress to a beer distribution company.

I haven’t written about the IRS in quite a while, but this CNN piece caught my eye. The IRS wants to know how much money American’s are hiding in Swiss bank accounts.

Those who need it the most aren't even aware that they're eligible to receive it.....

NewsChannel 5.com - Nashville, Tennessee - Many seniors not filing for tax rebate checks

Many seniors not filing for tax rebate checks

The government does it for you if you are behind on payments:

About $2 billion in economic stimulus rebate checks are being confiscated to pay overdue bills for child support, students loans and back taxes, the government says.

(From The Onion )
Economic Stimulus Check Burned For Warmth

May 7, 2008 | Issue 44•19

Dear Internal Revenue Service:

Enclosed you will find my 2007 tax return showing that I owe $3,407.00

in taxes.

Please note the attached article from the USA Today newspaper; dated 12
November, wherein you will see the Pentagon (Department of Defense) is

Top 10 property taxpayers in Williamson County

Name, business focus, 20

Ah Tax season is almost over. I usually write stuff for tax season, but realized that I haven’t’ written anything at all this year. But, let me bring this NYTimes report to the front: IRS Scrutiny of Big Firm Plummeting.

A plan in the House is floating around and the NY Times gives us an example of how it would work. Note, it’s hard to follow fair use.

A sticky issue for many small employers revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor.