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Joe Kristan

@joebwan.bsky.social
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With Eide Bailly National Tax Office. Opinions mine, and usually mine only for some reason.

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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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Tax News & Views Passes the Baton Roundup
Goodbye, and thank you.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Although DJT doesn’t toss a coin* like most of us, an item in @joebwan @EideBaillyLLP roundup notes that if DoJ settles his $10 billion privacy violation lawsuit against IRS the end result could be heads 47 wins, tails taxpayers lose.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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Tax News & Views Zippy ERC Refund Extension Roundup
Taxpayer Advocate explains new ERC appeal extensions. Capital gain indexing back in play? Donor Disclosure in the courts. Zippers.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
More tax reform apparently off the Congressional table. @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup says Republican leaders want to focus on fully funding all of the Department of Homeland Security. They fear adding taxes to the reconciliation package could torpedo the DHS dollars effort.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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Tax News & Views Manatee Marijuana Roundup
Dispensaries in line for deductions for entire current tax year. Trump $10B suit snags. Pandemic refunds. Marine mammal rescue.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
@joebwan.bsky.social elaborates (& has links) in @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup on the marijuana move: state-legal weed businesses will be taxable on net income, like other businesses, rather than gross $. Also will be able to deduct normal biz expenses like salaries, rents, taxes, & depreciation.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Links include @thehill.com @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @bloombergtax.com @washingtonpost.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Weed and Cheesecake Roundup
Rescheduling revolutionizes state-legal weed taxes. IRS moves to fire key tax shelter investigator amid enforcement cuts. Cheesecake.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
An item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social tax roundup reminds me of olden paper check float days. IRS can only handle so many debits a day, so many e-payments made for April 15 will happen in the days following Tax Day. It could take up to 10 business days for payments to post.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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Tax News & Views Awaits its Jelly Beans and Refunds Roundup
Small return mistakes lead to long refund waits. Quarterbacks with a .000 batting average. How the rich are taxed. Jelly Beans.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Today's @joebwan.bsky.social's @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup hit home for me. There's an item on an Austin-area accountant sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud & tax evasion in connection with bookeeping for a school for special needs children. Plus plenty for non-ATX readers!
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Links include @wsj.com @nytimes.com @tonyromm.bsky.social @ilyasomin.bsky.social @reason.com @law360.bsky.social @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Cheese Fries Tariff Refund Roundup
Tariff refund process opens today. What we know, What we don't. Pause on Trump $10B suit against IRS. States vs. the rich. Cheese fries.
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Andrew Leahey ⚖️ @esq.social · 16/04/2026
Yeah, but who could have predicted *that*?! (Me, but also like lots of people smarter than me.) news.bloombergtax.com/tax-insights...
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Tax Day 2026 is over! After you finish cheering, it's time to get ready for Tax Day 2027. Really. @joebwan.bsky.social has some good tips on how to make that coming deadline easier in today's @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup. And no, it's never too early for solid tax planning.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Links include @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @law360.bsky.social @apnews.com @nytimes.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social @theathletic.com and more!
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Tax News & Views Library of Post April 15 Thoughts Roundup
Lessons of the tax season. IRS boss praises IRS performance, promises to audit high incomes. Tax day politics. Librarians.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Tax Day! @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup is full of tips and for tax geeks tax filing history. Truly something for everyone this April 15.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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Tax News & Views Goes Bananas at the Deadline Roundup
File or extend today. Use E-file and E-pay. How to do it. Why you don't just drop it in the mail. Tax time politics. Bananas.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Some IRS workers are back at their tax jobs, according to item in today's @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup: "The IRS Criminal Investigation division is in the process of ending the detail assignments that had its special agents working immigration cases & policing in 2 cities."
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Links include @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxnotes.com @bloombergtax.com @apnews.com @bipartisanpolicy.org @thehill.com @law360.bsky.social @reason.com @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Appreciates Plants and Audit Risk Roundup
"The IRS isn't going to catch me." IRS agents return from immigration assignments. Tip deduction rules. Tax policy perceptions. Plants.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We're not through with the current tax filing season, but Congressional Republicans already are looking at possible additional tax code changes this year. If that happens, an item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup says expect Empire State Reps & Sens to get SALTy (IYKYK).
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Links include @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @bloombergtax.com @wsj.com @anaswanson.bsky.social @nytimes.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @law360.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Sky Falling Deadline Looming Roundup
When an extension is the smart move. Tax lobbyists gear up for Reconciliation 2.0. Donor-advised funds. Chicken Little awareness.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
That screaming you hear across the internet is people realizing Tax Day is just a week away! If you haven't filed, take a deep breath and check out @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup's tips to help you make it to (and beyond) April 15.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Links include @taxnotes.com @nytimes.com @bloombergtax.com @politico.com @reportercioffi.bsky.social @wsj.com @law360.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Extended Empanada Roundup
You haven't filed? You can extend. Postmark problems. ERC: sue or lose? IRS, IRS watchdog face funding cuts. Empanadas.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Crazy Monday. Posting. Appointments. And NASA Artemis! Plus, taxes continue, with @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup item noting what we all expected: Scammers are using One Big Bill changes to scam filers, this time offering to "help" seniors claim their new bonus tax break.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Popping links to @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxgirl @forbes @taxtweet and much more.
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Tax News & Views Too Much Sweet Popcorn and Overtime Roundup
Overdoing the overtime deduction? New tax law, new scams. IRS says IRS is doing great this season. Reconciliation 2.0. Caramel corn.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Links include @taxnotes.com @cfr.org @scottlincicome.bsky.social @cato.org @taxfoundation.bsky.social @davidjlynch.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @jasonfurman.bsky.social @nytimes.com @wsj.com @bloombergtax.com @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views PBJ Liberation Day Anniversary Roundup
2025 estimated tax penalties waived for qualifying farmers. One year after liberation day: the why, the how, refunds, what now. PBJ.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Tax News & Views CEO is Aware of the Statistics Roundup
"Defiant" IRS CEO doesn't worry about who is in charge. Church politics deal scuppered. Trump account uptake. Numbers and figures.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Uh-oh. Congress is getting, uh, creative. From @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup: GOP’s go-to tool to move major tax legislation through Congress is an expedited process allowing budget-related bills to pass on a party-line vote. Now they're eyeing it for "other priorities."
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Colors Refunds Between the Lines Roundup
Paper refund restrictions are trouble for the unbanked. Why one might get a smaller refund. PEOs and employee tax credits. Crayons.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Hold on, folks! We're heading into the tax season stretch. @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social has filing tips, along with a look at how the IRS is holding up this year in the wake of DOGE's slashes.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Pencils In Delayed Refunds Roundup
Avoiding return processing snags. Blue state big refunds. Taxes always bust your brackets. The tariff refund puzzle palace. Pencils.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Waffles on Refunds Roundup
Bessent ignores questions on delayed refund checks. The refund schedule. IRS personnel cuts hinder AI adoption. Waffles.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Interesting items in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup on Trump accounts for youngsters. How contributions can be maximized & how to "ensure that the nest egg remains a nest egg and doesn’t become a high school graduation gift from the government."
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Farms Nest Eggs Roundup
Trump accounts as future Roth conversions. The unexamined large partnership. The unrefunded tariff. Ag Day.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Important reminder from @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social tax roundup item: A shady tax preparer’s practices can lead to costly IRS trouble for the client. As Joe notes, taxpayers are responsible for what is on a return even if they hire a preparer.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Links include @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @bloombergtax.com @taxnotes.com @michellesingletary.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @reportercioffi.bsky.social @taxfoundation.bsky.social @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Cuddly Kittens and Cuddly Refunds Roundup
Filings lag. Refunds up, but below projections. Navigating Tax Season. New Shelter, Same as Old Shelter. Kittens and Puppies.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"Solidaris says it makes no specific guarantees to investors." Likely a wise policy, given the product.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A federal court has ordered Richard Hatch, 1st Survivor reality TV show winner in 2000, to pay tax due on his $1M winnings. @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup notes the tax battle history & how what Hatch now must pay, including penalty+interest charges, exceeds his initial prize.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Crows for Early Depreciation Change Deadline Roundup
IRS procedure to elect more depreciation comes with tight deadlines. IRS program to come clean may favor wealthy. Poultry.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Apparently taxes do drive charitable giving. Items in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup project charities will take a $5.7 billion annual hit from the OBBBA changes to donation deductions.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Links include @taxnotes.com @politico.com @bloombergtax.com @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social @law360.bsky.social @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @marginalrev.blogsky.venki.dev and more!
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Tax News & Views Sloppy Joe and Sloppy Tax Season Roundup
Paper refunds back up. Refund bump disappoints so far. AI chatbots vs. tax humans. Blue v. Red taxes. Sloppy Joes.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
In case you were wondering about the end of Treas Sec’s term as acting IRS commish, @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup has deets on Bessent Gives Up Acting IRS Commissioner Title, Keeps Powers
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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Tax News & Views Pandas and Partnership Deadline Roundup
1065 and 1120-S returns need to be filed or extended today. Tax season: slow start, frozen refunds. Pandas.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Lots of good tax info in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup today, but you know that, being a Texan, this is the item that caught my eye: Tax Court rules for Texas cattle ranch it found was operated for profit despite significant losses. 😉
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Links include @law360.bsky.social @nytimes.com @bloombergtax.com @apnews.com @politico.com @financialtimes.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @wsj.com @davidjlynch.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Blooming Wealth Tax Roundup
Minnesota SALT workaround fix stalls. Wealth Taxes have a moment. Another run at tariffs. Always be filing. Plant a flower.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As Tax Day nears, some filers are finding they owe Uncle Sam. @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup has tips on what to do it that's your situation.
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Links include @michellesingletary.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @law360.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @rollcall.com @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @bloombergtax.com @politico.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com and more!
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Tax News & Views Tax Liability Overflow Roundup
What to do when you owe on tax day. Paper refunds backing up. Dems float "affordability" tax plans. PPP fraud and the busy family man. Plumbing.
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Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"Farmers Face Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices," www.agweb.com/news/policy/... "Even when the United States is not directly importing fertilizer from the Middle East, domestic prices still follow global markets." 😲
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I love it when a tax item adds to my non-tax vocab, like this from @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social: Taxpayers who unnecessarily jerk the IRS around in Tax Court are subject to penalties. Why isn’t there something going the other way when IRS puts taxpayers through unnecessary tsuris?
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Joe Kristan @joebwan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Links include @bloombergtax.com @taxnotes.com @wsj.com @law360.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @reason.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
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Tax News & Views Trump Account Pre Wash Roundup
IRS issues initial Trump Account $1K award rules. "A mixed bag." IRS Dirty Dozen scams. Tariff refund turmoil. Montana plates. Dishwashers.
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taxtweet ... Kay IRL @taxtweet.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
My question re the @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup item today that a judge has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue $130B in tariff refunds is will it be FIFO or LIFO?
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