In case you need more evidence that your Iowa public officials hold you in contempt: “Two decisions made in favor of mobile speed cameras; Supervisors OK them for busy Polk roads, while legislators kill a proposed state ban.” Remember them in November. (Des Moines Register)
The lush life of the washed-up NFL player: three of them charged in ID-theft tax refund scam. (Kay Bell, Bankrate.com)
Just another humble municipal public servant: Dixon, Illinois financial officer accused of helping herself to $53 million or so. Think it ever hit her 1040? (Going Concern)
Sadly, they get to pay taxes for humble municipal public servants steal: “The Price of Freedom: What Happens to the Wrongfully Convicted?” (TaxGrrrl)
Commissioner Shulman won’t rest until they’re all gone: Wealthy Americans Queue to Give Up Their Passports. “‘There is incredible frustration at the audacity and imperial overreach of this law,’ said David Kuenzi, a tax adviser at Thun Financial Advisors in Madison, Wisconsin, referring to Fatca. “ (Bloomberg)
Death and Income Taxes. My new post at IowaBiz.com, the Des Moines Business Record group blog for entrepreneurs.
Off the barbie: Crocodile Dundee settles Oz tax bill (Kay Bell) TaxDood has more.
No. “Would a Romney Presidency Bring Sweeping Tax Cuts?” With the debt we’ve been accumulating, avoiding tax increases will be an accomplishment. (Anthony Nitti).
Are the new broker basis reporting rules worth it? “Five Challenges for the IRS’s New Capital Gains Reporting Rules“(TaxVox)
News you can use: Beating The Possible Estate Tax Increase Without Switching To Cat Food – The Midmill Dilemma. An issue for folks with net worth of $4 million to $14 million. (Peter J. Reilly)
