Occupy the IRS? TaxKilla Shows You How to Bend the Tax Code

--> taxkilla - cheating on your taxes Given that protests against "taxation without representation" catalyzed the founding of our country, it's appropriate that each April, resistance to taxes in general becomes America's national hobby. Some take that resistance to the extreme by encouraging the broad use of tax loopholes and legal, but iffy, ways to reduce what you pay to the IRS.

The latest player to debut in that crowd: a website called taxKilla.org, which resembles the hybrid offspring of the Occupy movement and the anti-tax wing of the Tea Party.

Though taxKilla may be among the most pronounced examples of this cheat-the-system sentiment -- at least in its heavily-charged rhetoric -- it's not alone. There is a widespread belief that the empowered rich lobby for unfair tax breaks and bend the rules, gaming the tax system to their benefit at the expense of the rest of us -- and that the rest of us should push back. What taxKilla recommends is not technically cheating -- instead, it suggests ways for average Americans to use some of the same loopholes the rich and powerful do to level the playing field, cut corners, increase their deductions, and avoid or beat an audit.

So Who Are These taxKillas?

According to Business Insider, two ex-Wall Streeters formed the site in January 2012, in part to strengthen their ties to the Occupy movement. Co-founder Jen Powers, a Columbia grad who worked in finance in the 1980s before decamping to social work, has said taxKilla operates under the motto "Occupy The IRS." Powers says her co-founder is Fred Buddemeyer, but failed to elaborate on his bio, saying only that a LinkedIn page that lists him as a graduate of Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business was "created as an SEO test." (That page, and another for him, have since been removed from LinkedIn.) Buddemeyer was not made available for comment.

The site uses as its Twitter avatar a picture of Thomas Jefferson, who pushed through the repeal of a host of taxes on Americans during his presidency. And the taxKillas point to tax rebellion as an important touchstone throughout history.

"Tax protests have shaped history long before these groups," Buddemeyer wrote, (and conveyed through Powers). "When the people refused Henry the VIII's levies, he couldn't make his mark by invading France so he found inspiration from love instead of war."

"it is a joke that people surrender half their labors to a gang of thugs, however that they do this without question is rather sad," Buddemeyer wrote.

Judging from the site's ragged visual style, Guy Fawkes imagery and e.e. cummings-esque disregard for punctuation and capitalization -- perhaps in a subtle dig at 'capital'? -- taxKilla is trying to dovetail with the grassroots vibe of the Occupy movement. Even the "https" is stricken in red from the URL in renegade fashion. One could suggest that it's the diabolic counterpoint to the Singing Tax Lady's angelic tax tips.

The Rebellion Itself -- Not All That Revolutionary

As for the information itself, it's not all that innovative or revolutionary. For example, the site explains to wannabe tax rebels how to skirt taxes by filing Schedule C and taking deductions like a business entity.

That's not exactly accounting ingenuity: CPAs know that loads of people do this already to create more robust tax refunds.

Along with its beat-the-system advice, taxKilla helps you get started in executing it: Once a person signs up, he is provided with information on which forms to fill out to get a business entity deduction: 1040, Schedule C and Form 4562. The site lets you know where to file for free and explains the purpose of each line on your tax form.

Among the other wise bits of advice it offers for those who hope to push the edge of the envelope: tips for avoiding an audit.


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Steven Stamkos Makes History On Final Day Of NHL Season


During the 1995-96 season, both Mario Lemeiux and Jaromir Jagr scored 60 goals. Since then, it had only happened once, when Alex Ovechkin scored 65 goals for the Washington Capitals in 2007-08.

Well, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning joined that group on the final day of the regular season, when he netted this third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets.

Stamkos is just the 20th player in NHL history to score 60 goals in one season.

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Your Network Is Probably Your Biggest Asset


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Ask any entrepreneur or salesperson (one might argue there is no difference) about their greatest asset and you'll often hear the same answer: their network and relationships.

Countless bestsellers have been written on how to cultivate and nurture relationships.  Why is it then that we see so many people not taking advantage of the opportunities to broaden their network and engage with those who could potentially be their next great partner?

As our firm continues to grow and we bring in top talent from a variety of companies and professional backgrounds, we realize that each of us has a strong network of relationships that we aren't fully leveraging.

Here are three ways to improve the way you nurture your network to get the most out of your professional relationships.

1. Focus on the value that you can provide to your network and not necessarily on what the person can provide for you. If you can provide value to someone in your network with limited time and resource investment, do it! Aside from the fact that it is a nice gesture, you can be sure you'll be top of mind next time this person or someone in their network has a need that fits your area of expertise.

2. Being a relationship "broker" can offer significant benefits to your personal and professional brand. While you should always be sensitive to busy people's time, simply making an introduction between two people in your network who share a common interest or challenge can do wonders for each of these individual relationships.

3. Don't let personal fears get in the way of forming new relationships. It is far easier to talk to people you already know than it is to form new relationships. Explore the boundaries of your comfort zone to put yourself in a position to form new, productive relationships whenever an opportunity arises.  It is never an easy task, but proactively expanding your network can pay off in dividends for your personal and professional development.

It's generally preferable to have fewer high-quality relationships than hundreds of low-quality relationships. By following these simple steps, you can begin to improve the quality of your professional relationships - a skill that is admired by many but mastered by few.

We are always looking for ways to form new relationships and would love to hear your best practices. Share your thoughts with us atkarlandbill@avondalestrategicpartners.com.

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Here Are The Best iPhone And iPad Apps You Missed This Week (AAPL)


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This week we have a collection of utilities and esoteric games.

In "On The Wind," you literally play as the wind.

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This app works in conjunction with special comic books you buy in the store -- certain pages contain augmented reality content that you can view using this app!

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This is a vintage-meets-digital interactive recreation of a massive 50-foot-long timeline from the IBM World's Fair exhibit in 1964. Think of it as an interactive museum of math.

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On The Wind puts you in control of nature

Out of all the heroes that a game can put you in control of, this is the only one we've seen that has you playing as the wind. Gather loose leaves to stay alive and beware of winter -- leaves are a little harder to come by.

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