Joe Kristan
@joebwan.bsky.social
With Eide Bailly National Tax Office. Opinions mine, and usually mine only for some reason.
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Tax News & Views Veterans Day Shutdown Winddown Roundup
Shutdown-ending bill heads to House. ACA tax credits not in deal. The House outlook. IRS effects. Rebates. Veterans.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Tax News & Views Accounting for a Shutdown Breakthrough Roundup
Senate advances shutdown-ending measure. What happens now. Dakota reservation deadline relief. Tariff rebates and pasta. Accounting!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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If you didn’t follow the SCOTUS tariff arguments, no worries. @eidebailly.bsky.social tax roundup from @joebwan.bsky.social has the scoop.
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Tax News & Views Furloughs the Fountain Pens Roundup
IRS reels back some furloughed employees ahead of tax season. Fraud fighters remain off the job. Behind Direct File's demise. Fountain pens.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If you didn’t follow the SCOTUS tariff arguments, no worries. @eidebailly.bsky.social tax roundup from @joebwan.bsky.social has the scoop.
But what if I put it in a Wyoming LLC or contribute it to my ESOP? (ducks)
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
But what if I put it in a Wyoming LLC or contribute it to my ESOP? (ducks)
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Tax News & Views Furloughs the Fountain Pens Roundup
IRS reels back some furloughed employees ahead of tax season. Fraud fighters remain off the job. Behind Direct File's demise. Fountain pens.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Armed ICE officers arrested a teacher early Wednesday in Chicago after chasing her onto the grounds of a private preschool and grabbing her as parents and students looked on, according to a local official and witnesses.
Armed ICE officers chase teacher into preschool in Chicago
The arrest appears to be among the first in which in which immigration officers entered school grounds as part of an enforcement operation during Trump’s second administration.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Armed ICE officers arrested a teacher early Wednesday in Chicago after chasing her onto the grounds of a private preschool and grabbing her as parents and students looked on, according to a local official and witnesses.
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Could the federal government reopen soon? Maybe. Items in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup say bipartisan House members are laying out a plan to temporarily extend and reform the enhanced ACA premium tax credit.
Links include @apnews.com @law360.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @thehill.com @bloombergtax.com @nytimes.com @politico.com @reason.com @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social and more!
Tax News & Views Tariff Election Day Roundup
Tariffs go before nine key voters tomorrow. The issues, the voters. How a blog made it happen. Shutdown glimmers? Pay that withholding. Elections, barbarians.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Could the federal government reopen soon? Maybe. Items in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup say bipartisan House members are laying out a plan to temporarily extend and reform the enhanced ACA premium tax credit.
Links include @apnews.com @law360.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @thehill.com @bloombergtax.com @nytimes.com @politico.com @reason.com @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social @wsj.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social and more!
Tax News & Views Tariff Election Day Roundup
Tariffs go before nine key voters tomorrow. The issues, the voters. How a blog made it happen. Shutdown glimmers? Pay that withholding. Elections, barbarians.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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In case the about-to-be-the-longest federal government shutdown isn't distressing enough, a @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup item warns of Five Ways The IRS Can Get Even More Time To Audit You: “The IRS statute of limitations never starts to run if you do not file a tax return.”
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@taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @taxnotes.com @afp.com @austinberg.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
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Tax News & Views Supreme Tariff Sandwich Roundup
Supreme Court hears tariff case this week. $50K tariff for one late delivery. Still shut down. Tax Obscura: foreign trusts. Sandwiches.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In case the about-to-be-the-longest federal government shutdown isn't distressing enough, a @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup item warns of Five Ways The IRS Can Get Even More Time To Audit You: “The IRS statute of limitations never starts to run if you do not file a tax return.”
Links include @taxnotes.com @bloombergtax.com @politico.com @washingtonpost.com @ericadyork.bsky.social @jakesherman.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social
@taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @taxnotes.com @afp.com @austinberg.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
@taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com @taxnotes.com @afp.com @austinberg.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social and more!
Tax News & Views Supreme Tariff Sandwich Roundup
Supreme Court hears tariff case this week. $50K tariff for one late delivery. Still shut down. Tax Obscura: foreign trusts. Sandwiches.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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"Time to Privatize U.S. Air Traffic Control—Copy Canada’s Model" marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevo...
Time to Privatize U.S. Air Traffic Control—Copy Canada’s Model - Marginal REVOLUTION
Yesterday, the FAA grounded flights at Reagan (DCA) because there weren’t enough air traffic controllers. By mid‑afternoon, thousands of flights were delayed nationwide. The same thing is happening…
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October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Time to Privatize U.S. Air Traffic Control—Copy Canada’s Model" marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevo...
The Illinois legislature last night passed a transit funding bill without including the proposed tax on realized gains, or the also-fraught entertainment, streaming, and delivery taxes. There will be a .25% sales tax increase in the RTA counties.
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Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
Article Summary A new transit funding bill passed Thursday night raises $1.5 billion for public transportation agencies, mostly in the
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Illinois legislature last night passed a transit funding bill without including the proposed tax on realized gains, or the also-fraught entertainment, streaming, and delivery taxes. There will be a .25% sales tax increase in the RTA counties.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
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Coffee drinkers’ hopes raised, then dashed by 2 items in @joebwankenobi.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup: Senate voted to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, but House speaker says he won’t recall that chamber “to vote on piecemeal bills.”
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@taxtweet.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
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Tax News & Views Illinois Oatmeal Surprise Roundup
Illinois considers surprise tax on unrealize appreciation for approval by tomorrow. Shutdown filing season concerns. Grassley v. Gates Foundation. Oatmeal.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Coffee drinkers’ hopes raised, then dashed by 2 items in @joebwankenobi.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup: Senate voted to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, but House speaker says he won’t recall that chamber “to vote on piecemeal bills.”
Links include @olivia0.bsky.social @taliasoglin.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com @law360.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @semafor.com @wsj.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @reason.com @reportercioffi.bsky.social @bloombergtax.com
@taxtweet.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
@taxtweet.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
Tax News & Views Illinois Oatmeal Surprise Roundup
Illinois considers surprise tax on unrealize appreciation for approval by tomorrow. Shutdown filing season concerns. Grassley v. Gates Foundation. Oatmeal.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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As the government shutdown continues toward a new record length, something else is growing, too. The federal debt. A couple of items look at this concerning situation in @joebwan @EideBaillyLLP roundup, with this one pulling no punches: Playing Budget Roulette Is A Bad Bet.
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Tax News & Views Fresh Chocolate and Stale IRS Tech Roundup
Inspector General highlights IRS tech challenges heading into tax season. IRS "CEO" role questioned. Solar shelter fizzle. Chocolate.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
As the government shutdown continues toward a new record length, something else is growing, too. The federal debt. A couple of items look at this concerning situation in @joebwan @EideBaillyLLP roundup, with this one pulling no punches: Playing Budget Roulette Is A Bad Bet.
Links include @taxnotes.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @bloombergtax.com @nytimes.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social @law360.bsky.social and more!
Tax News & Views Fresh Chocolate and Stale IRS Tech Roundup
Inspector General highlights IRS tech challenges heading into tax season. IRS "CEO" role questioned. Solar shelter fizzle. Chocolate.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"The Supreme Court will not devastate the economy or the budget by obeying the Constitution." - @scottlincicome.bsky.social
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Opinion | Striking down the tariffs won’t hurt anybody
The Supreme Court will not devastate the economy or the budget by obeying the Constitution.
wapo.st
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"The Supreme Court will not devastate the economy or the budget by obeying the Constitution." - @scottlincicome.bsky.social
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This is how I spent my weekend, running tax numbers to see, as this item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup discusses, How to Squeeze the Most From the New SALT Cap. My result: double up property tax w/early payment this year and move lots of 2026 donations into 2025.
Links include @jakesherman.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social @thehill.com @nbcnews.com @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @financialtimes.com @law360.bsky.social @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @bloombergtax.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @tylercowen.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
Tax News & Views Black Cat Crosses Tariff and Shutdown Path Roundup
ACA rate boosts, SNAP increases shutdown pressure. A tariffic commercial. Refund betting. Prada Pastor. Black Cats.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is how I spent my weekend, running tax numbers to see, as this item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup discusses, How to Squeeze the Most From the New SALT Cap. My result: double up property tax w/early payment this year and move lots of 2026 donations into 2025.
Links include @jakesherman.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social @thehill.com @nbcnews.com @richardrubindc.bsky.social @wsj.com @financialtimes.com @law360.bsky.social @cadystanton.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @bloombergtax.com @taxtweet.bsky.social @tylercowen.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
Tax News & Views Black Cat Crosses Tariff and Shutdown Path Roundup
ACA rate boosts, SNAP increases shutdown pressure. A tariffic commercial. Refund betting. Prada Pastor. Black Cats.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
For pie, I'll forgive a lot.
What about combining the two days and pie-ing a coworker?
a cartoon character in a tuxedo and bow tie is running in a kitchen
ALT: a cartoon character in a tuxedo and bow tie is running in a kitchen
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October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For pie, I'll forgive a lot.
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Tax News & Views Clerical Errors and Cream Pies Roundup
Congresses passes bill reforming IRS treatment of clerical return errors. New ERC guidance. Grinch tariffs, beef tariffs. Boston Cream Pie.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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One item cited in today's @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup from @joebwan.bsky.social is not sitting well with Texas ranchers: “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” Trump said to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. “If we do that, that would bring our beef prices down.”
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Tax News & Views Won't Shut Down American Frogs Roundup
No end in sight. Tariffs: China, betting markets, meat. Transfer pricing. The tax preparer's big fat SEC wedding. American frogs.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
One item cited in today's @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup from @joebwan.bsky.social is not sitting well with Texas ranchers: “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” Trump said to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. “If we do that, that would bring our beef prices down.”
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Tax News & Views Won't Shut Down American Frogs Roundup
No end in sight. Tariffs: China, betting markets, meat. Transfer pricing. The tax preparer's big fat SEC wedding. American frogs.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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An item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup highlights the importance of early tax & retirement planning: Couple in Their 80s Wants to Do Roth Conversions. Should They?
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Tax News & Views Shutdown Statistics Roundup
Is Nov. 1 a drop-dead date for the shutdown? The coming ACA premium hike. Lobbying against partnership exams. Slinking away from tariffs. Statistics.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
An item in @joebwan.bsky.social @eidebailly.bsky.social roundup highlights the importance of early tax & retirement planning: Couple in Their 80s Wants to Do Roth Conversions. Should They?
Links include @jakesherman.bsky.social @bresreports.bsky.social @punchbowlnews.bsky.social @thehill.com @poritz.bsky.social @bloomberg.com @law360.bsky.social @taxnotes.com @wsj.com @taxfoundation.bsky.social @taxtweet.bsky.social @taxgirl.bsky.social @forbes.com and more!
Tax News & Views Shutdown Statistics Roundup
Is Nov. 1 a drop-dead date for the shutdown? The coming ACA premium hike. Lobbying against partnership exams. Slinking away from tariffs. Statistics.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM