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State Attorneys
My point was not that they were bad AGs but lousy when it came to governing, because they come from the mentality that they can do no wrong. Dick Thornburgh was a decent man, but some of his assistants who rose with him were not, two going up on cocaine convictions. Giuliani had his Kerik and Spitzer his other life
Thanks for the advice and I will by the book...I just got my EA and I have been working for fortune 500 companies for 17 years...I am glad I am out there as the situation is not good right now...I started an accounting business about 2 years ago and my tax return business is growing with accounting business..I understand the tax returns but sometimes a complicated issues come up and I find this website very helpful...I am sure more tax returns I do more issues will come up as everyone has their own tax issues..thanks agin
I did see that post
but am not completely convinced. Acting effeminate doesn't equal gay any more than acting butch makes one straight. Kevinh5
Let me know
Crow, when you see topics on the Consumer Forum and you don't think they should be there, feel free to put a note on my talk page and I'll either move 'em back to the tax forum or explain why I don't think they should be moved.
In the case of the Phila tax question, the OP posted duplicate questions on multiple forums and had not provided a profile (that was on 3/11). They were asked to update to indicate whether or not they were a tax pro. And their question was in the grey area - not definitely worded like a tax pro would, but also not definitely worded like a consumer would. If it hadn't been for their duplicate questions that had to be deleted (generally a sign of someone who hasn't taken even a minute to see how TA works - i.e., a DIY), the post may very well have stayed in the tax forum. So I can understand why people are questioning this one.
10 days later (yesterday), the OP came back and provided a profile that identifies them as a lawyer, but not practicing as a lawyer (at least that's how I read it, it is a little cryptic). A lawyer asking Q for a client, that's be moved back to the tax pro forum. A lawyer asking a question for himself in another capacity (e.g., for his own company), well, he needs to be referred to a tax pro. And that's what the consumer forum is for. But since both you and D&T believe this one should be a pro question, I've moved it back. It might be an idea for one of you to make sure that Easy has enough tax chops to handle this on his/her own...
Anyway - in the future, you can put a note on my talk page about other discussions you think are in the wrong place. Or on the discussion itself, as you did this time - but I don't actually read all the answers on the consumer discussions once they've been moved - I usually just check on the additional posts from the OP in case they self-identify as a pro or something that might allow me to move their discussion back to the pro forum. So on my talk page would generally get faster results. (Can't answer for Kevin though, be may read everything!)
Trillium 12:03, 22 March 2009 (CDT)
We give them a link
Not that they all know how to click and/or otherwise follow a link, but any time we move a discussion, we leave a note on their talk page that says why and where it went. Some of them ignore those notes, but lots of them find their discussions and post follow-ups (even though the note specifically redirects them to other resources), and if they do that without also updating their profile, then their subsequent new discussions get moved, too, since they've obviously made a choice not to claim "tax pro" status. So, anyway.... you may not need to feel sorry for 'em after all!!
Trillium 18:10, 22 March 2009 (CDT)
You're welcome...
Crow,
I thought it was funny as heck. People take themselves way too seriously sometimes. When I saw your post, I couldn't help but laugh.
TomTaocpa 18:37, 23 March 2009 (CDT)
My favorite...
I just want you to know that after that boat discussion, you're officially my favorite commentator on all of TaxAlmanac, and I intend to log on just to read your posts from now on. Don't let me down.
A fellow attorney, Ddaallas 11:38, 27 March 2009 (CDT)
Profile Crow, I have been looking for the profile page so I can fill in my profile. Have not found out where to go. Please send me map.
Alice?
Uh-oh, is AliceT another of your alter-egos? If so, I hope I treated her okay. I just read the post she added at the end of a Consumer Forum discussion, and that, combined with a half-formed thought I'd had after reading about Halloween and the wig made me wonder if maybe she's a, um, friend of Gazoo?
Trillium 23:58, 3 April 2009 (CDT)
edited to add
Thanks for letting me know, Crow. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a regular trying to be funny, a clueless newbie, and a troll (in the internet sense, not in the billy goats gruff sense). Still could be any one of the three, but I already tried to factor that into the note I left for her.
Trillium 13:37, 4 April 2009 (CDT)
Recent Post on Kevins thread
He seemed to know who He was
Luke 4:18 Mat 11:13-20 Book of John (see exciting conclusion!)
for starters; in fact He hasn't given us much of a choice as CS Lewis would say.
Make sure there is nothing heavy "hung around your neck" "assistant pastor"! MWPXYZ 06:13, 9 April 2009 (CDT)
I appreciate it
Thanks for the kind words and sage advice, CrowJD. I like that most of your posts are intermingled with a lot of humor which makes the days pass by.
Michael
Love your posts! They make me laugh during otherwise dreary work.
Dianne
tax court madness
Crow - I must confess, I thought that during the frenzy of the moment in the tax court you might have torn the court's curtain on your unfortunate exit. Tell me, before you left did you prove your case beyond a shadow of a doubt? (This is the best I could do.) Claude Rains Fan 21:32, 4 May 2009 (CDT)
You got me!!!
Geez Louise, Crow!! My mind was focused on Sir Alfred and not the talented Mr. Rains. Of course, Sir Alfred thought actors amounted to nothing more than cattle. Mr. Rains was blessed with many unforgetable lines in many other movies. As I contribute to this forum in the future, I will do my best to sneak in a reference to him or for that matter Hitch as well. If you catch any, let me know!!! Claude Rains Fan 19:00, 6 May 2009 (CDT)
ad virus
I have used Ad Aware free download software to get rid of ad viruses before. thanks. Kevinh5
Protocol Question for you
Hey Crow - you seem to have been around here for a while. I got a message from trillium saying that some of the posts here are from students poking around trying to get easy answers to their homework questions. Obviously if that's the case, I don't want to be party to that. It just hurts us all down the road. Any thoughts as to how you can tell who's who? I'd rather not break protocol.... cindyloohoo
Hess Corp.
Thanks for thinking of me. -- Larry Hess, CPA | Albuquerque, NM
NRA to NRA query
Hi Crow, On a serious note-Is there a flaw in the thought process ? 1.Deposits are defined as intangibles 2.Ownership of the account is 50/50 3.Having spoken to a few professionals , they all indicate that funds (form of money,not mutual funds etc ) are intangible .
NRA to NRA query
No worries. Not expecting a legal opinion/advice. merely looking for feedback/leads . I have researched this quite a bit (PLRs,Blacks law dictionary,court rulings,other professionals) but have never seen a case which combines NRAs and joint accounts situation. Accounts are definitely designated as intangibles.Just did not know how to apply the joint tenancy rules . Most articles I have seen look at the contributing parties and then apply the RA/NRA/Citizenship rules to it .
bad lawyers
Hey,
If I want to check the past discipline history of an attorney, where do I go to check this in NYS?
thanks,
Fred
thanks
Was just curious. girlfriend is going through a divorce and heard that her ex's attorney was disciplined/arrested a few years back. Found the story simple enough with a google search. was just interested in seeing what else there might be.
started looking through the state bar website, but gave up quickly. isn't really all that important.
thanks again
WorldProblems
"There's too many Gleim's in the world, and not enough people who don't know anything."
Don't put too much pressure on your self to solve this problem, there is only so much one man can do. Hopefully you do not consider procreation or even cloning to expand your efforts in this area. MWPXYZ 08:11, 3 August 2009 (CDT)
Question on Services
Good Morning,
I have been perusing through this site for over a month now and have started to gain a general understanding of soome of the tax concepts that apply to my situation. I have thoroughly enjoyed your insight and knowledge on many issues.
I would like to know if you are accepting new clients. I only own a small business and my previous preparer has passsed away thus I am looking for someone.
If you are available, could you please contact me and provide me with your information.
Thank you,
John Cooper cooperj112@yahoo.com (NOTE: Mr Cooper, I am not presently preparing taxes for people, however, I appreciate your thinking of me. CrowJD 21:02, 16 August 2009 (CDT) )
Did you just call me an ape? ♫
I cleaned house yesterday
Every now and then I like to start over with a blank slate. All of the old stuff is still there in the secret history, just not on display. I was going to try for a joke here, but there's too much pressure when speaking to the master. Sorry! Trillium
Wow
If I thought there was pressure before - what'll I do now!? Now that I think about it, I'd rather revert to an ape. Can you make that happen, too?!? (What would we do without you to make us all laugh at ourselves now and then.) ...Trillium
Atlanta?
I know you are in the deep south; can't remember if it's Atlanta area or not. Hope you are OK, or at least can tread water with file cabinets over your head. Belle 10:37, 23 September 2009 (CDT)
No worries, deleted your pm...you'll have to ask Tril how to delete the history! JR1 11:28, 12 October 2009 (CDT)
Oh, yeah, I know, believe me. Everytime I post on that topic I wonder...oh, will that ever come back to bite me? Listen, I've got a query off to the attorney that I work with regularly, and I'm facing something I've never faced before, feeling like I have to do work for a client that I'd rather not because he's become a jerk. But he blames me for his life trouble, and I'm caught between trying to keep him as happy as I can so that he doesn't pursue me for something, and wanting to stop working which just keeps the clock ticking on his vengeance one day. Here's what I sent to the other attorney, love to hear your thoughts: (I know it'll be worth what I pay!) Here's the situation. Long time client with great relationship got behind giving me books, by a year. I tried everything I could to help her get up to date, including having others try to come in part time to catch her up. Nothing changed. Finally, IRS descended, and much to my and her husband's surprise, whacked them. She had not paid a years' worth of payroll taxes totalling a 100k. Also the union, and their main supplier. 100k each. Biz had gone soft, and she just kept it all to herself, never told a soul.
They close the biz, planned to file bankruptcy but haven't yet, even tho' that was all back in 06/07. The husband has become abusive, and seems to think that I didn't do enough, or should be blamed somehow (how can you blame your wife and still have a sex life?).
Frankly, I want nothing more to do with it. The 15th looms, and I suspect that she's hoping that I can somehow get filings done by the extended due date. They have someone willing to pay, so that could be big money. But I'd almost prefer to just let this go for fear that I'm going to get drawn into bankruptcy filings and all manner of crap. And their records are spread amongst several attorneys working on various parts of deals and looming bk, so some of it might even be made up at this point, from which I'm supposed to file tax returns...and those end up in bk court looked at by a judge...when my confidence level would not be high as to accuracy.
My dilemma is wondering if he can still take any action against me in the belief that I should somehow be liable, which is crap on it's face and pretty easily defendable. My last work done for the corp was the 06 1120S and 07W2's. Or am I better to keep enemies close by continuing to do the work that I can and get paid well, and just keep him at arm's length? JR1
Thanks. Now I gotta decide how much a prostitute I really am. JR1 15:39, 12 October 2009 (CDT)
No worries
CrowJD,
I honestly don't have any issue with it being moved....politics you know. I must say that I am surprised that tax professionals can have such varied opinions on items that I feel are factual. We aren't talking social policy here, facts are facts. I suppose that there are so many facts that each side can curry in its favor that waters get muddy.
However, I don't know how you discuss the topic put forth without discussing the fact that there is a clear distinction between the parties on the issue. Democrats have discussed varied ways to get your IRS / Retirement accounts under the control of the US Government. How successful they would be at it, that's a matter for argument--I personally think that it would ignite a civil war. But the facts are clear, the democrats (how you feel about that fact is up to the individual) have been circling the wagons around your retirement accounts. I will personally yank the accounts and spend every penny of it before I give it to the government to be wasted or borrowed from.
In either event, I respect the opinions of everyone...even those I might disagree with. Always glad to hear your colorful and fun comments.
BrockEA 16:25, 11 November 2009 (CST)
Talk page header
Hey, Crow –
Michael just pointed out to me that your Talk Page Header is missing – so he couldn’t just click the link to leave you a new message. Looks like it was taken out back in August when you deleted a few of the love letters you got from your many admirers. Do you want it restored? I know some people like having it gone – Harry, for example, took his away ‘cause he says that means he only gets notes from people who can figure out how to do it the hard way. Ha!
To drop it back in, click edit and put {{UserTalkPageHeader}} up at the very top of the page. (Including all four squiggly brackets.)
Trillium 16:36, 11 November 2009 (CST)
Literacy
You shouldn't impugn your computer literacy level. I daresay you're as literate with computer stuff as you have proven yourself to be in so many other things, but I put the talk page header back in for you anyway!!
True enough
Crow,
What you say, bud, is very true. They recently were successful in getting the UK to adopt Sharia law. I am hoping they don't try that nonsense here.
My biggest problem overall is that Christianity is always blamed for the ills of our society and when anything happens with Muslims, we tap dance around it these days. Case in point: the terrible Ft. Hood massacre. This clown is a devout Muslim and mainstream press reports were hoping he was named "Smith" or they were not releasing the name until they were 100% sure. What a joke.
Like I said, I have a client who is a devout Muslim. He fled Iran in the wake of the revolution as he was well-educated. He was fearful as an intellectual of being imprisoned. He says the hard line Islamic fundamentalists are just insane. On 9/11, I called him to see how he and his family were and two of his colleagues were killed in the Pentagon crash. He told me that besides the terrorists hijacking the planes and killing 3,000 innocent people, he said this, "They've hijacked my religion." TomTaocpa 20:28, 15 November 2009 (CST)
I do recall...
I do remember you are Catholic and to the left of John XXIII. Me, I like Vatican II and I don't like the changes heading towards conservatism. Too many are listening to the Mother Angelica and EWTN crowd. When I went to the Papal Mass last year, there was so much kvetching afterwords about the whole liturgy. The conservative Catholics on EWTN went nuts over the music, the prayers, etc. A friend of mine (we grew up in the same neighborhood and he is now a priest) planned the liturgy and got it approved by the Vatican. These people were angry with him. They forget the word "communion" means sharing in common in Latin or fellowship, i.e. community. We are one body in Christ.
I have to be honest: I can't stand people making broad, sweeping, generalizations like David (Anarchrist) has done. That's why I went down the road I did. According to his website, he went to Evangel University, a very conservative Christian university. Maybe something happened while he was there. Anyway, it's not my concern.
Sorry to have misunderstood and hijacking your thread. It stemmed from my reading some articles the other day that were attacking Christians for some nonsense I can't now remember. Darned MS, I forget more then I remember. TomTaocpa 12:55, 18 November 2009 (CST)
