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Reposted from May 31, 2021. Following comments are still valid today. Our freedom is under rapidly increasing assault by many politicians who think they are kings and queens appointed by divine right instead of having merely won a few more percentage points of the vote than their opponent in the last election. In the Continue reading
I frequently get requests from colleagues for names of other professionals who could assist with particular client needs. As a public service to the wider CPA and nonprofit community, I thought it would be helpful to publish a list of the firms I mention most often. By the way, I have a reminder set Continue reading
The IRS has issued mileage rates for 2025. Starting January 1, 2025, the standard mileage rates will be: Rates were published in IRC-2024-312 on December 19, 2024. You can find a recap of mileage rates by year all the way back to 2011, along with a link to the official announcement here.
Following is a slightly updated list of professional firms I keep on hand for those occasions when I am asked for a referral. Previously posted on April 1, 2013. Updated with two new legal firms on April 1, 2024. I frequently get requests from colleagues for names of other professionals who could assist Continue reading
The IRS has issued mileage rates for 2024. Starting January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates will be: Rates were published in Notice 2024-08, 2024 Standard Mileage Rates[JU1] . [JU1]https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-24-08.pdf
It was not until about a decade ago that I finally understood the song “The Little Drummer Boy,” which is a fictional story of a little boy who could bring no gift to the newborn baby Jesus than playing on his drum. Took me decades of listening to the song before I realized that Continue reading
Joy to the World (2017) Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble The Tabernacle Choir Joy to the world, the Lord is comeLet Earth receive her KingLet every heart prepare Him roomAnd Heaven and nature singAnd Heaven and nature singAnd Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the Earth, the Savior reignsLet all their songs Continue reading
Another joy filled Christmas song which brings peace as we ponder and reflect in preparation of celebrating Christ’s birth in the morning. Bravely Gray The video will make you weep in joy. Watch the visible poverty of Mary Joseph, reactions of the shepherds, and especially the wise man when he finds the object Continue reading
Melvin Crispell III Mav City Gospel Choir / Maverick City Music Lyrics: O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth;Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,For yonder Continue reading
Santa Clara County in California has been putting pressure on Calvary Chapel San Jose for daring to hold worship services during the pandemic. We now know the efforts to suppress Christian worship were a flagrant violation of the First Amendment, as determined by the Supreme Court in multiple rulings. See end of this discussion Continue reading