* TAX VOX, the blog of the Tax Policy
Center, reminds us “There are some taxing questions on 2016 ballots”. Be sure to vote tomorrow - and vote on the ballot questions as well as against Donald Trump for President.
* A reminder - I have compiled a report of
“What’s New In Taxes For 2017” based on the recent IRS announcements. It contains the inflation-adjusted and COLA
numbers for tax year 2017. Click here to
download this report.
* “Just announced: Best 529 plans for 2016”
over at SAVING FOR COLLEGE.
* FYI – I have added a new article to my
FIND A TAX PROFESSIONAL website – “Become More Informed”. Check it out.
* Bruce McFarland, the blogger formerly
known as the MISSOURI TAX GUY, talks about “Your Home-Office Deductions” at THE
TAX PREPARERS GROUP blog, which includes some words about choosing an
accountant for a home based business from yours truly.
* My buddy Jason Dinesen of DINESEN TAX
TIMES echoes my sentiments in his explanation of “Why I Don’t Fear ‘Tax Simplification’”.
You can see my take on tax simplification
at TAX PROFESSIONALS FOR TAX REFORM.
* The PHILADELPHIA ESTATE AND TAX ATTORNEY
BLOG of Steven J. Fromm, J.D., LL.M does an excellent job of explaining that “Pennsylvania and New Jersey Reciprocal Tax Agreement Ends in 2016 Adversely Impacting 250,000 Workers & Thousands of Employers”.
It discusses the changes from the point of
view of NJ employees and employers and PA employees and employers.
* It appears that the section of About.com
that dealt with money issues – including personal and business taxes – is now
THE BALANCE.
It is here that Bill Perez provides an
excellent updated primer on “Claiming Head of Household Filing Status: What You Need to Know About Qualifying for Head of Household”, a topic that often
confuses taxpayers.
I remember back in my early days of
apprenticeship when several single working women felt that they should be taxed
as “Head of Household” because they were the independent “head” of their
household – despite the fact that they were the only member of the
household. Of course this was as wrong
then as it is now – a “qualifying person” is always required for Head of Household
status.
THE FINAL WORD
Opposition to Hillary Clinton because of
her politics, policies, or alleged indiscretions is a reason not to vote for
Hillary Clinton – but most definitely NOT an excuse to vote for Donald Trump!
There is absolutely
no legitimate excuse to vote for Donald Trump.
It is a totally irresponsible and inexcusable thing to do!
Intelligent journalistic, political,
business, artistic, and other socially responsible voices have joined together
to denounce and oppose Trump – calling him, rightfully so, the absolute worst
major party candidate in recent history, if not forever.
Obviously the best anti-Trump vote is a
vote for Clinton. But Republicans and
conservatives who cannot in good conscience vote for Hillary Clinton have a
legitimate and responsible option in Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson – a
popular, respected, and successful former Republican governor, as is his
running mate.
Whatever you do – just don’t vote for Donald Trump!
TTFN
It’s that time of the year again –
time for year-end
tax planning!
Check out my 2016
YEAR-END TAX PLANNING GUIDE
Only $3.00 sent as
pdf email attachment
or $4.00 in print
form send via postal mail.
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