I’ve fallen behind on regular blog posts and this one will be longer than usual. It is on the California Prop 40 proposal for the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act. I’m not taking a position on it here, but raising some
21st Century Taxation, published by San Jose State University, focuses on tax policy and reform aimed at modernizing tax systems for the 21st century. The blog critiques existing tax system weaknesses and evaluates reform proposals based on principles of sound tax policy and contemporary business practices. It covers topics such as deductions related to tip income, tax implications for contractors, marriage penalties and bonuses in tax law, and legislative changes affecting income tax nexus and reporting requirements. The blog also discusses specific provisions of recent tax legislation, including the OBBBA, and explores their practical impacts on taxpayers and employers.
In his August 26, 2026 essay – The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical, Bill Gates raises a lot of important ideas. He also suggests a tax on AI tokens and robots. Even…
“Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent” is one of the 27 “injuries and usurpations” listed in the Declaration of Independence adopted July 4, 1776. This phrase is better known as taxation without representation. Back in the late 1700s, the US…
Jeff Bezos has suggested that the roughly 50% of individuals with AGI of $54,000 or below pay no federal income tax (see Gabrielle Olya, “Jeff Bezos Wants $0 Federal Income Tax for Anyone Earning Under $54K – Would You Benefit?,”…
Today is the 19th anniversary of starting this blog! And I’m pleased to have it be #15 on this list of 100 Best Tax Blogs to Follow in 2026.I’d like to focus this post on space taxation. I’ve been…
Every year in mid-March, the IRS issues a news release about time running out to claim refunds owed to people for four year earlier where the statute of limitations is going to close on April 15. The latest is IR-2026-37…
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p6138.pdfIn February, the IRS announced a new online reporting tool for suspected tax fraud, scams, and illegal activities. Smartly, the link is on the main page (in the dark blue line):
This month, the IRS released the 2026 Dirty…