Author: Tony Novak
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Late night philosophical chat with artificial intelligence
ME: “Writer George Orwell’s prediction of a surveillance state is becoming a reality.” COPILOT: “Help is available. If you are having thoughts about self harm, please contact a helpline or seek local, national, international resources. You are not alone.” ME: “I am looking for help with a speech, not having thoughts about self harm.” COPILOT:…
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Realtors use taxproblems.cpa
Realtors at the top of the industry in sales production sometimes struggle with tax problems. Other life struggles are often a top concern. Two tools help: 1) a fnancial plan that prioritizes goals , 2) the ability to set aside fears and stress to work the plan.
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Seven foundational concepts of professional tax practice
Seven foundational concepts of professional tax practice:
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Random reflections tonight after the Super Bowl
When the members of churches who taught me my most fundamental ethical beliefs like: Iove my neighbor and foreigners alike, treat all people equally, respect the poor and disabled, give money and time freely, do not steal, do not kill, turn the other cheek – now teach the exact opposite, When the person I recognized…
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Reflecting on the military cargo planes that keep coming
It was a sad day for our country as three Army Reserve engineers killed in Jordan, including a local South Jersey resident, arrived Friday morning at Dover Air Force Base. My Money Island NJ home office is directly east of Dover Air Force Base eight miles across the Delaware Bay and so we see and…
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Return to health
January was a month of establishing dramatically better habits on a path toward my better health. I took on a lot at once. It went pretty well, but not without a lot of physical pain. The plan included: I was not 100% adherent on any of these. I met most of them on most days.…
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Services for individuals and small businesses
Client services are individually tailored to bring the best value at the lowest cost. Financial goals, operations, and accounting requirements vary widely. This checklist is designed to act as a prompt as to what is common and what is possible. Services fall into six categories: Obviously After the misuse of the meaning, the friends used…
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Discrimination against married business owner in New Jersey
I’ve owned and operated small businesses individually in my name as a married person for more than four decades. Until recently, they were all based in Pennsylvania or Delaware. I’ve had plenty of business financings, loans and mortgages, all without my spouse’s involvement. Recently I relocated them to New Jersey and hit a brick wall…
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Location, location, location
Our former home of Ardmore Pennsylvania is listed in this article as the #1 best liberal place to live in America. I’d like to believe that I played at least a tiny role in creating and maintaining this great place. This is where I coached multiple kids sports teams, built relationships with hundreds of families,…
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Why does Congress protect tax cheaters?
The issue of tax cheating, audits, and enforcement have been in the news lately. The topic is of growing concern in my daily business conversations. This post describes my own experiences. Background Despite evidence that tax cheating by high income earners has soared over the past decade and that more recent Congressional action is making…