Mel
@newthoughts.bsky.social
Living the dream in the PNW. Here for conversation, sarcasm and cool pics of nature. Licensed Tax Consultant. #TaxBS
If you aren’t calling these people to scream at them not to fucking cave, what are you even doing?
Trump is fighting in court for people on SNAP to go hungry. Rs have EXPLICITLY stated they will NOT extend the ACA subsidies and the Ds are going to fucking cave & lose the only leverage they have?
Trump is fighting in court for people on SNAP to go hungry. Rs have EXPLICITLY stated they will NOT extend the ACA subsidies and the Ds are going to fucking cave & lose the only leverage they have?
Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If you aren’t calling these people to scream at them not to fucking cave, what are you even doing?
Trump is fighting in court for people on SNAP to go hungry. Rs have EXPLICITLY stated they will NOT extend the ACA subsidies and the Ds are going to fucking cave & lose the only leverage they have?
Trump is fighting in court for people on SNAP to go hungry. Rs have EXPLICITLY stated they will NOT extend the ACA subsidies and the Ds are going to fucking cave & lose the only leverage they have?
Patiently waiting for all the “free speech” conservatives & TwitterFiles conspiracy nuts to condemn this bullshit from Clay Higgins.
Also, Mr. Higgins is an idiot that doesn’t realize Jay Graber is a woman. He’s also a suck up trying to score points by including Trump Media. Pathetic.
Also, Mr. Higgins is an idiot that doesn’t realize Jay Graber is a woman. He’s also a suck up trying to score points by including Trump Media. Pathetic.
September 17, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Patiently waiting for all the “free speech” conservatives & TwitterFiles conspiracy nuts to condemn this bullshit from Clay Higgins.
Also, Mr. Higgins is an idiot that doesn’t realize Jay Graber is a woman. He’s also a suck up trying to score points by including Trump Media. Pathetic.
Also, Mr. Higgins is an idiot that doesn’t realize Jay Graber is a woman. He’s also a suck up trying to score points by including Trump Media. Pathetic.
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REPORTER: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
TRUMP: Say it?
R: Should Israel be doing more to allow food?
T: What is she saying?
SOMEONE: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
T: You really at least want to have somebody say thank you. We gave $60m for food for Gaza
TRUMP: Say it?
R: Should Israel be doing more to allow food?
T: What is she saying?
SOMEONE: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
T: You really at least want to have somebody say thank you. We gave $60m for food for Gaza
July 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
REPORTER: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
TRUMP: Say it?
R: Should Israel be doing more to allow food?
T: What is she saying?
SOMEONE: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
T: You really at least want to have somebody say thank you. We gave $60m for food for Gaza
TRUMP: Say it?
R: Should Israel be doing more to allow food?
T: What is she saying?
SOMEONE: Should Israel be doing more to allow food in Gaza?
T: You really at least want to have somebody say thank you. We gave $60m for food for Gaza
#TaxBS Would you ever agree to fix one year of payroll tax returns for a SMLLC owner that put themself on payroll but not fix earlier years at the request of the client (basically as a cost control issue on their part)?
Not sure I should agree and amend one year when three are actually required.
Not sure I should agree and amend one year when three are actually required.
July 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#TaxBS Would you ever agree to fix one year of payroll tax returns for a SMLLC owner that put themself on payroll but not fix earlier years at the request of the client (basically as a cost control issue on their part)?
Not sure I should agree and amend one year when three are actually required.
Not sure I should agree and amend one year when three are actually required.
@mcuban.bsky.social I seem to remember you saying something like ‘even if AI occasionally gets it wrong, it’s great’.
What about when the richest man in the world doesn’t like what it says so he manipulates it. Is that still good for humanity?
What about when the richest man in the world doesn’t like what it says so he manipulates it. Is that still good for humanity?
Grok’s going to get one of Musk’s updates again. Can’t wait to see what conspiracy theory it just repeats nonstop this time.
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
@mcuban.bsky.social I seem to remember you saying something like ‘even if AI occasionally gets it wrong, it’s great’.
What about when the richest man in the world doesn’t like what it says so he manipulates it. Is that still good for humanity?
What about when the richest man in the world doesn’t like what it says so he manipulates it. Is that still good for humanity?
Client: Can you amend my return?
Me: Yes, fee is (range) depending on what you need to change, how many forms are involved, etc.
Client: Oh, I just need to show $75k in income. I don’t really care what you change.
Me: Uh…no. This sounds like mortgage fraud.
Client: Yeah, so what?
#TaxBS
Me: Yes, fee is (range) depending on what you need to change, how many forms are involved, etc.
Client: Oh, I just need to show $75k in income. I don’t really care what you change.
Me: Uh…no. This sounds like mortgage fraud.
Client: Yeah, so what?
#TaxBS
June 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Client: Can you amend my return?
Me: Yes, fee is (range) depending on what you need to change, how many forms are involved, etc.
Client: Oh, I just need to show $75k in income. I don’t really care what you change.
Me: Uh…no. This sounds like mortgage fraud.
Client: Yeah, so what?
#TaxBS
Me: Yes, fee is (range) depending on what you need to change, how many forms are involved, etc.
Client: Oh, I just need to show $75k in income. I don’t really care what you change.
Me: Uh…no. This sounds like mortgage fraud.
Client: Yeah, so what?
#TaxBS
#TaxBS Does anyone know how long it normally takes for a 2024 return to be processed on the backend before you can establish a payment plan?
Client’s return was submitted weeks ago but she can’t set up a payment plan because it’s still “pending”.
Client’s return was submitted weeks ago but she can’t set up a payment plan because it’s still “pending”.
April 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#TaxBS Does anyone know how long it normally takes for a 2024 return to be processed on the backend before you can establish a payment plan?
Client’s return was submitted weeks ago but she can’t set up a payment plan because it’s still “pending”.
Client’s return was submitted weeks ago but she can’t set up a payment plan because it’s still “pending”.
Is that a fucking cross? Are they really saying the “ideas” that are illegal are anything not Christian?
I know they’re shameless but are we really at this point??
I know they’re shameless but are we really at this point??
people are also just “it”… ….. ….
April 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Is that a fucking cross? Are they really saying the “ideas” that are illegal are anything not Christian?
I know they’re shameless but are we really at this point??
I know they’re shameless but are we really at this point??
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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
March 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
Can someone, ANYONE, primary Mr. Schumer since he can’t be bothered to do his job as Leader in the Senate?
Utterly incompetent and has been for years.
Utterly incompetent and has been for years.
It is amazing how fucking awful @schumer.senate.gov is at his job.
March 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Can someone, ANYONE, primary Mr. Schumer since he can’t be bothered to do his job as Leader in the Senate?
Utterly incompetent and has been for years.
Utterly incompetent and has been for years.
@markcuban
Not ready for prime time.
Not ready for prime time.
A study of eight AI search engines found they provided incorrect citations of news articles in 60%+ of queries; Grok 3 answered 94% of the queries incorrectly (Columbia Journalism Review)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
@markcuban
Not ready for prime time.
Not ready for prime time.
“Community college is practically free” is bullshit.
When I worked a full-time job and tried to get through community college, I earned too much to qualify for any financial aid but not enough to pay tuition in cash and my rent/bills.
Being just above poverty leaves ppl w/no assistance.
When I worked a full-time job and tried to get through community college, I earned too much to qualify for any financial aid but not enough to pay tuition in cash and my rent/bills.
Being just above poverty leaves ppl w/no assistance.
March 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“Community college is practically free” is bullshit.
When I worked a full-time job and tried to get through community college, I earned too much to qualify for any financial aid but not enough to pay tuition in cash and my rent/bills.
Being just above poverty leaves ppl w/no assistance.
When I worked a full-time job and tried to get through community college, I earned too much to qualify for any financial aid but not enough to pay tuition in cash and my rent/bills.
Being just above poverty leaves ppl w/no assistance.
Five alarm fire!! Get loud, people.
We cannot allow them to share this data with no evidence of criminal conduct or there will no longer be privacy related to taxpayer data—ANY taxpayer (well, except for Trump and his merry band of misfits).
We cannot allow them to share this data with no evidence of criminal conduct or there will no longer be privacy related to taxpayer data—ANY taxpayer (well, except for Trump and his merry band of misfits).
"New IRS commissioner exploring how to turn over addresses for 700k suspected undocumented immigrants to Homeland Security."
#TaxBS #TaxSky -- is this a request for a subset of ITIN holders, or more like asking the IRS to search returns for matching names based on a list compiled from elsewhere?
#TaxBS #TaxSky -- is this a request for a subset of ITIN holders, or more like asking the IRS to search returns for matching names based on a list compiled from elsewhere?
**Major** update to this story, and something I'll continue reporting on through the weekend:
🚨 The new acting IRS commissioner has indicated she plans to comply with DHS's request for the addresses of 700,000 suspected undocumented immigrants. 🚨
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
🚨 The new acting IRS commissioner has indicated she plans to comply with DHS's request for the addresses of 700,000 suspected undocumented immigrants. 🚨
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
March 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Five alarm fire!! Get loud, people.
We cannot allow them to share this data with no evidence of criminal conduct or there will no longer be privacy related to taxpayer data—ANY taxpayer (well, except for Trump and his merry band of misfits).
We cannot allow them to share this data with no evidence of criminal conduct or there will no longer be privacy related to taxpayer data—ANY taxpayer (well, except for Trump and his merry band of misfits).
I am so disgusted by this administration. Their cruelty and explicit erasure of transgender people is abhorrent.
I really hope there are attorneys planning to immediately fight this order.
I really hope there are attorneys planning to immediately fight this order.
If transgender service members don't voluntarily agree to resign, they'll be forced by the Defense Department to repay the signing bonuses they received at enlistment. Not only will they be fired, they'll be punished with thousands of dollars in debt. All for attempting to serve their country.
February 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I am so disgusted by this administration. Their cruelty and explicit erasure of transgender people is abhorrent.
I really hope there are attorneys planning to immediately fight this order.
I really hope there are attorneys planning to immediately fight this order.
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I watched the first few seconds and then I turned it off. I dreaded watching it, so I put it off for days. I am a rural Missourian, and so is Skylar, but unlike Skylar, I am a Democrat — I voted in his best interest while he voted against mine.
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-tiktok...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-tiktok...
The TikTok Farmer
The hyperfocus on farmers
jesspiper.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I watched the first few seconds and then I turned it off. I dreaded watching it, so I put it off for days. I am a rural Missourian, and so is Skylar, but unlike Skylar, I am a Democrat — I voted in his best interest while he voted against mine.
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-tiktok...
jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-tiktok...
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Another extraordinary exchange just now about "animus" in the court hearing on trasngender members of the military:
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Another extraordinary exchange just now about "animus" in the court hearing on trasngender members of the military:
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Whatever else emerges in time about the Delta crash in Canada, one thing is certain: the importance & amazing professionalism of flight attendants who safely evacuated the plane in a matter of seconds.
February 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Whatever else emerges in time about the Delta crash in Canada, one thing is certain: the importance & amazing professionalism of flight attendants who safely evacuated the plane in a matter of seconds.
This is absolutely heartbreaking.
The cruelty being inflicted by this administration & the companies/organizations falling in line by choice because of “funding” concerns is appalling.
They said they weren’t trying to erase transgender people’s existence. What the fuck else can you call it?
The cruelty being inflicted by this administration & the companies/organizations falling in line by choice because of “funding” concerns is appalling.
They said they weren’t trying to erase transgender people’s existence. What the fuck else can you call it?
"Others have reached out to ask me how I’m doing, and I appreciate that. I’m thankful for the empathy. I’m not doing great."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/you-ask-me...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/you-ask-me...
You Ask Me How I'm Doing
Here's an answer.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is absolutely heartbreaking.
The cruelty being inflicted by this administration & the companies/organizations falling in line by choice because of “funding” concerns is appalling.
They said they weren’t trying to erase transgender people’s existence. What the fuck else can you call it?
The cruelty being inflicted by this administration & the companies/organizations falling in line by choice because of “funding” concerns is appalling.
They said they weren’t trying to erase transgender people’s existence. What the fuck else can you call it?
📚Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
🎥 Dead Poet’s Society
🎶 Disintegration - The Cure
📺 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
🎥 Dead Poet’s Society
🎶 Disintegration - The Cure
📺 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
February 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
📚Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
🎥 Dead Poet’s Society
🎶 Disintegration - The Cure
📺 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
🎥 Dead Poet’s Society
🎶 Disintegration - The Cure
📺 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
#TaxBS Does anyone have a good resource about the deductibility (or nondeductibility) of mold removal & remediation for a home.
I’ve found good resources for business property but conflicting & outdated info about medical expense deduction for mold removal.
I’ve found good resources for business property but conflicting & outdated info about medical expense deduction for mold removal.
February 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
#TaxBS Does anyone have a good resource about the deductibility (or nondeductibility) of mold removal & remediation for a home.
I’ve found good resources for business property but conflicting & outdated info about medical expense deduction for mold removal.
I’ve found good resources for business property but conflicting & outdated info about medical expense deduction for mold removal.
The same ppl who scream “anonymous sources can’t be trusted” when they were exposing lies/corruption on the Right use & expect us to believe their anonymous sources when it suits them.
And journalists protect these sources to maintain access even after they repeatedly manipulate them this way.
And journalists protect these sources to maintain access even after they repeatedly manipulate them this way.
This Politico story from last October shows how easy it is to launder lies through the press. It claimed Trump would ban anyone tied to Project 2025 from a job in a second Trump administration.
“Clearly people working on Project 2025 are blacklisted,” said an unidentified Trump insider. 1/4🧵
“Clearly people working on Project 2025 are blacklisted,” said an unidentified Trump insider. 1/4🧵
Trump team preps list of banned staffers
The names include conservatives linked to Project 2025 and Republicans viewed as disloyal to the former president.
www.politico.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The same ppl who scream “anonymous sources can’t be trusted” when they were exposing lies/corruption on the Right use & expect us to believe their anonymous sources when it suits them.
And journalists protect these sources to maintain access even after they repeatedly manipulate them this way.
And journalists protect these sources to maintain access even after they repeatedly manipulate them this way.
#TaxBS I’m back from vacation and ready to start my first tax return today.
Who else is getting a slow start prepping returns this season?
Who else is getting a slow start prepping returns this season?
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#TaxBS I’m back from vacation and ready to start my first tax return today.
Who else is getting a slow start prepping returns this season?
Who else is getting a slow start prepping returns this season?
This is NOT true. Simply being present in the US is not a capital crime.
Go back and read the paragraph over again. Stop misrepresenting this.
Things are bad enough without needing to lie/misrepresent what they’re doing.
Go back and read the paragraph over again. Stop misrepresenting this.
Things are bad enough without needing to lie/misrepresent what they’re doing.
Read this, the US Attorney General released a memo for the death penalty. It will now apply to illegal immigrants. Being here illegal now gets the death penalty. Page 2 highlighted.
February 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is NOT true. Simply being present in the US is not a capital crime.
Go back and read the paragraph over again. Stop misrepresenting this.
Things are bad enough without needing to lie/misrepresent what they’re doing.
Go back and read the paragraph over again. Stop misrepresenting this.
Things are bad enough without needing to lie/misrepresent what they’re doing.
Hey #TaxBS, who was that dude that kept saying AI was going to eliminate all our jobs by the end of 2025 (I think that was his timeline).
Looks like AI is a little dumber than he realized. If it’s too stupid to recognize 27 < 32, how exactly is is going to eliminate bookkeepers & tax pros?
Looks like AI is a little dumber than he realized. If it’s too stupid to recognize 27 < 32, how exactly is is going to eliminate bookkeepers & tax pros?
The amazing part isn’t just the wrong answer, but that the explanation it gives is accurate — and it *simply doesn’t know that 27 is a smaller number than 32.*
Billions of dollars spent to make a black box machine that doesn’t know something elementary school kids know.
Billions of dollars spent to make a black box machine that doesn’t know something elementary school kids know.
January 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hey #TaxBS, who was that dude that kept saying AI was going to eliminate all our jobs by the end of 2025 (I think that was his timeline).
Looks like AI is a little dumber than he realized. If it’s too stupid to recognize 27 < 32, how exactly is is going to eliminate bookkeepers & tax pros?
Looks like AI is a little dumber than he realized. If it’s too stupid to recognize 27 < 32, how exactly is is going to eliminate bookkeepers & tax pros?