Mel
@newthoughts.bsky.social
Living the dream in the PNW. Here for conversation, sarcasm and cool pics of nature. Licensed Tax Consultant. #TaxBS
Such freaking BS. The contractor was identified, prosecuted, convicted and is serving a 5yr sentence. His employer (Booz Allen Hamilton) lost their federal contract.
We don’t need a BS conspiracy led investigation because Trump alleges others knew & waste millions before he inevitably dismisses?
We don’t need a BS conspiracy led investigation because Trump alleges others knew & waste millions before he inevitably dismisses?
BASH: This is a sitting president suing American taxpayers for $10 billon. Are you comfortable with that?
RON JOHNSON: I don't doubt the federal government deserves to be sued. The problem is we don't have $10 billion.
RON JOHNSON: I don't doubt the federal government deserves to be sued. The problem is we don't have $10 billion.
February 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Such freaking BS. The contractor was identified, prosecuted, convicted and is serving a 5yr sentence. His employer (Booz Allen Hamilton) lost their federal contract.
We don’t need a BS conspiracy led investigation because Trump alleges others knew & waste millions before he inevitably dismisses?
We don’t need a BS conspiracy led investigation because Trump alleges others knew & waste millions before he inevitably dismisses?
I knew it wouldn’t work but I ABSOLUTELY typed that this morning. 😂
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Sorry, @chrisgeidner.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I knew it wouldn’t work but I ABSOLUTELY typed that this morning. 😂
I’d prefer that he was pushed out long before that. He is an ineffective Ieader who cannot communicate effectively.
He has the same tired demeanor and talking points of the “consultants” that keep the Democrats from achieving transformational change when they’re in power.
He has the same tired demeanor and talking points of the “consultants” that keep the Democrats from achieving transformational change when they’re in power.
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I’d prefer that he was pushed out long before that. He is an ineffective Ieader who cannot communicate effectively.
He has the same tired demeanor and talking points of the “consultants” that keep the Democrats from achieving transformational change when they’re in power.
He has the same tired demeanor and talking points of the “consultants” that keep the Democrats from achieving transformational change when they’re in power.
So if this POS knows that people in fear get into “fight or flight” instinct, the police/ICE certainly are trained to understand that which is why they shouldn’t escalate or place themselves in front of a vehicle and then shout contradictory commands and point a gun at an unarmed person.
Nehls: I just recommend that people comply with officers' instructions.
Reporter: They did tell her to move her car and she moved her car..
Reporter: They did tell her to move her car and she moved her car..
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
So if this POS knows that people in fear get into “fight or flight” instinct, the police/ICE certainly are trained to understand that which is why they shouldn’t escalate or place themselves in front of a vehicle and then shout contradictory commands and point a gun at an unarmed person.
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)
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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.
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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.