I have a client who farms… and produces fish… and writes books… and does a bit of almost everything. He is smart and witty. At tax time, our review of income and “deductible” expenses can be very entertaining. He surprised me a few years ago by including a whole chapter in his new book dedicated…

“Of Course They’re Tax Deductible” by Jim Schwartz Part 2  –  Continued from “Of Course They’re Tax Deductible” Part 1 “There’s something else that I have been wondering about, also,” I said, since he was evidently finished with the possibilities of an audit. “What’s that?” he asked. “It will actually have to do with next…

“Of Course They’re Tax Deductible” by Jim Schwartz Part 3 –  Continued from “Of Course They’re Tax Deductible” Part 2 “Ah, good,” I said. “Now, let’s get back to the dogs. You said their food was deductible, right?” “Yes, it should be,” he nodded. “They are cattle dogs, aren’t they?” “Sure are,” I said. “Darn…

  It’s Friday! Time for a laugh! While there quite a few accountant jokes out there, allow me to share one of my favorites. RICK   An Attorney and an Tax Accountant are sitting next to each other on a long flight from LA to NY. The Attorney leans over to the Tax Accountant and…