In a previous blog post, I addressed how in cases of driving under the influence, the blood alcohol content ("BAC") of the offender affects the severity of the sentences. Clearly, obtaining an accurate...
Training Session for Certified New Homesale Professionals
October 15, 2009
On September 29, 2009, Matt Grosh and I served as faculty members at a training session for Certified New Home Sales Professionals, which was held at the Lancaster County Association of Realtors. The three-day training was...
Residential Energy Tax Credits
October 8, 2009
Many of you have received marketing materials from contractors of various types encouraging you to take advantage of recent changes to the rules regarding residential energy tax credits. This opportunity...
2009 Home Buyer Credit Extension and Related Divorce Issues
September 23, 2009
Back in July I wrote about the first-time homebuyer tax credit that applies to home sales occurring before December 1, 2009. However, there is some great news for prospective homeowners unable to squeeze in a purchase in...
Using Form 990 as a Fundraising Tool
September 15, 2009
Tax-exempt and nonprofit organizations can now find a marketing opportunity in an unusual place, their tax return. It’s no secret that people generally hate filling out tax returns almost as much as they hate paying...