Monday, January 28, 2013

California conformity problems and opportunities

California tax law does not completely nor timely conform to the federal tax law. This can sometimes be a good thing and sometimes a source ...

Friday, January 25, 2013

Some governors talk of ditching their income tax

1-25-13 Tonight I participated in a HuffingtonPost Live session* on the calls by some governors to end their income tax. For example, Louis...

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

March 1 Tax Policy Conference - Don't miss out!

I'm pleased to see the TEI-SJSU Tax Policy Conference reach its third year!  The 2013 conference will be held on March 1, 2013 at Techma...

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Problems with state tax incentives

A report released in December 2012 by the Pew Center on the States ( Avoiding Blank Checks - Creating Fiscally Sounds Tax Incentives ) poin...

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

More on IRS FAQs

FAQs Several times I have discussed my concern with the proliferation of FAQs posted on the IRS website.  They often serve as the only sour...

Monday, January 14, 2013

National Taxpayer Advocate's Annual Report to Congress

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson On 1/9/13, Nina Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate, released the annual report her office is required t...

Monday, January 7, 2013

Top Ten Tax Developments of 2012

Here are my recommendations for a Top Ten Tax Developments List for 2012: The Fiscal Cliff and Year-End Tax Legislation Calling for ...
 

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