This isn't really a resume. Too many jobs and volunteer work left out. Not really a CV either. Too short for that. But it is a 4 page document that offers an overview of my skills, knowledge, and abilities as of 2019. Includes a list of elective classes relevant to my worklife. Deborah Lagutaris [...]
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Tax bill is just a terrible joke
I read the basics as laid out in a Business Insider (IE) article. If you don't have a head for numbers, the explanation looks good. But it isn't good. It's really bad. Removing the deductions INCREASES your tax rate even if the percentage goes down. Here's what the BI article states: The base rate will [...]
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Lack of specialization will land you in Federal prison
Law360, San Jose (November 28, 2017, 6:29 PM EST) -- A Los Angeles-area attorney pled guilty in federal court on Monday to operating a $50 million EB-5 visa fraud scheme that provided green cards to Chinese nationals without ensuring the required investments in the United States, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. Victoria Chan, 35, [...]
Sleight of hand in financial reporting
These words don't seem difficult, I mean not for average HS graduate. But in law school we are challenged on the meanings of word all the time. Good faith, good faith. Here. you are not demonstrating an actual legal position. Good faith means that you are bargaining within the tolerance of a reasonable person. Which [...]
A new method of tax preparation will make everyone’s life easier
Two new ideas: scheduled weeks for your return preparation monthly payment option for fees So far, people tell me they like. Let me know what you think. We will together decide on a week that is suitable for both you and I to prepare your tax return. I will focus solely on your return for [...]
Four surprising real-world effects of “tax reform”
The propaganda from the right around talk of lower tax rates has been light on actual examples of the effects for middle-class and other non-rich taxpayers. Why? Because they are miniscule. The ludicrously wealthy are buying politicians and running ads meant to convince you that you will benefit from this “reform.” Rather, it’s the 1% who will [...]
The Structure and Meaning of Negative Sovereign Debt
The Structure and Meaning of Negative Interest Rate Sovereign Debt By Deborah Lagutaris, March 9, 2016 A familiar item, the humble US Savings Bond, will serve as my concept model. A US Savings Bond can be purchased at any bank in the United States, on the spot. The investor pays, say, $17.50 for a bond [...]
5 Considerations When Hiring a Tax Advisor
From Block Advisors Our comments will be interleaved. With so many Tax Advisors to choose from, where do you begin in your quest to find someone who suits your unique needs? There are multiple online services available for filing your taxes, but if you have a complex tax return “do it yourself” might not be [...]
In my copious spare time…
Support Grassroots Charity too! Over the years I have accumulated moral obligations that I repay by paying it forward. Most of my time is spent doing volunteer, charity, pro-bono and low-bono work. Your fees help support me in my work. Students in high school do not receive the same Civics courses that we did. The [...]