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To all you great Americans

I get to tell stories about the part of our family who were here before the pilgrims.

"Between Nov 27, 2023, and Jan 19, 2024, tax pros may be randomly selected to participate in a voluntary phone survey. This is not a scam. Please don’t hang up. Responses will help the IRS improve services to the tax pro community and the taxpayers they serve. The survey will be conducted by ICF, an independent research firm hired by the IRS. It will take about 20 minutes to complete, and covers topics including e-filing, due diligence requirements, data security, and electronic document submission. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Tax pros will not be asked to provide any personal info about themselves or their clients If tax pros are contacted, it will be Monday through Friday between 8:30AM - 6:30PM local time and they’ll see a Kansas City (816) area code on their caller ID." Hopefully this result in some useful changes.

Please tell me I'm not the only accountant geeky enough to plan out the meal prep timing on Excel!

The day after is a REALLY great day for the cook!!!

The day after is a great day too!

IRS has an audit technique guide on legal settlements. My reading of that guide leads me to conclude that settlements due to death are generally not taxable. if the settlement earns interest of course that will be taxable. I always read a copy of the settlement document.