Notes from D.C.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Wow! It's Tuesday night already?! Time sure flies when you're having tax fun! It's been two very full days here in Washington at my inaugural Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. In addition to general administrative and orientation sessions, we've had a couple of special guest speakers: IRS Commissioner Mark Everson and Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. In response to a question about the alternative minimum tax, that costly and confusing parallel tax system that affects more taxpayers every year, Everson acknowledged that the situation needs to be addressed: "Both sides of the aisle have spoken. Something needs to be done. The problem is... Read more →