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Spring has sprung and episode 40 of the LITC podcast arrives! Today, famous palaeontologist, artist and all-around international fabulous guy Mark Witton returns to the show as he geeks out with our own Marc Vincent about Tyrannosaurus rex! Mark's upcoming new book, King Tyrant, is all about the toothy star from Hell Creek. For Vintage Dinosaur Art, Marc, Gemma and Natee go back to 1950's Denmark and discuss a rare treat from illustrator Verner Hancke, or rather from Gemma's attic. Will Gemma and Natee finally accept the superiority of T. rex over all other dinosaurs? Will Marc finally learn to pronounce "pterosaur" correctly? Are hadrosaurs secretly evil? Is Megatherium going to eat those passengers, or does it just want to play? And how does Gemma really feel about AI? All shall be revealed... in episode 40!   Show Notes At LITC!

I sat down with Legal Services Alabama Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Staff Attorney Maceo Kirkland, from Montgomery, Alabama, at the ABA Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting in Los Angeles, California in February 2025.

Rise and shine, the LITC podcast is here again! We have some colourful and pretty gnarly palaeoart to show you from the spectacularly-named Tudor Humphries. For the interview, Marc and Natee discuss the lovely - and somewhat controversial - book The Iguanodon's Horn, with its author and illustrator, the award-winning Sean Rubin. Is making fun of outdated palaeoart tropes fair game? Will we keep comparing dinosaurs to fish? Why is there a tiger in Africa? Will Natee finally admit that T. R. is their favourite dinosaur? Are we big in Japan, like Godzilla? And will we ever, ever, ever, shut up about TetZooCon? Find out none of this and less in episode 36!   Show notes on the Chasmosaurs blog!

We've had a month off, but the famous LITC podcast is back in full strength with more fresh news, nostalgic art reviews and exciting interviews! After discussing the new films and documentaries that are coming our way, we review some very English palaeoart from the late 1970s by the unsung Peter Snowball. After that, Natee and Marc interview the Golden Boys of Dromaeosaurs, 3D sculptor Ruadhrí Brennan and returning LITC interviewee Jed Taylor, whose incredible Velociraptor sculpts have set last year's TetZooCon on fire, and are poised to do the same this year. What new shenanigans are these two up to next? Who illustrated the first Pachyrhinosaurus? Do we actually have listeners in Japan? Which Disney villain does Natee resemble most? Will we turn into a gaming podcast? Find all of this out in episode 35!   Show notes at Chasmosaurs!

I sat down here with my LITC colleague Mary Ann David, Senior Attorney at Legal Services of Greater Miami. We spoke at the ABA Tax Section Midyear Meeting in San Francisco in January 2024.

I sat down here with Legal Aid of San Diego Senior Staff Attorney, a fellow LITC practitioner, at the annual LITC conference in Washington, D.C. in December 2023.  Here is more information on the Gregory Evans Knoll Legacy Fund that Shahin mentioned. 

As the summer fades and the leaves start falling, nothing better but to sit and listen to the latest episode of the LITC podcast. Marc, Niels and Natee discuss a favourite from the early 90's: Donna Braginetz' brilliant Dinosaurium, the dream museum in book form. In a not dissimilar vein, Marc and Niels interview Matt Dempsey, whose musculoskeletal dinosaur reconstructions are a great help to palaeoartists everywhere. Lots of discussions about tyrannosaur legs, ornithiscian quadrupedality and Jurassic Park abound. What does Peak 90's look like? How can you tell a corn snake from a milk snake? Can a T. rex look too good? Will there ever be justice for Tenontosaurus? All this and more in episode 27.   Show Notes At Chasmosaurs.com

In S05E15, William Schmidt and Christine Brunswick Fellow Shailana Dunn-Wall discuss community education regarding tax, the specifics of LITC works, and the benefits of Tax Section meetings.

Episode 33:  In this episode, Timalyn takes a step back to explain what she means when she uses the term tax representation.  She mentions it in podcasts, but it's term people may not fully understand.  If you have tax problems with the IRS, there's a good chance tax representation is exactly what you're looking for, right now.  Before she begins, Timalyn takes a minute to thank her listeners for helping her to reach 1,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel!  She sincerely appreciates your support and helping her to continue on her mission to fill the tax literacy gap, one taxpayer at a time. You Have Rights as a Taxpayer Timalyn begins with a story about a client who set up an installment agreement with the IRS to pay the tax debt.  However, this person was struggling to make the payments.  You have a right, as a taxpayer, to not have to incur a financial hardship while paying the tax debt.  There are ways to navigate this process.  It often involves having a tax professional that understands your rights to represent you.  There are issues that can be negotiated to help you meet your obligations, while at the same time enabling you to do so in a reasonable fashion. Defining Tax Representation According to the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), tax payers have the right to representation.  It means you can let your tax representative communicate with the IRS, on your behalf.  While the IRS can and will still mail you communications, in most situations they can't force you to attend meetings if you have an authorized representative.  The IRS cannot call you directly, if you've hired a tax representative.  Again, this is a protection you have under the taxpayer bill of rights.  Your representative will submit IRS Form 2848, informing the IRS that they have your permission to represent them. The tax representative you hire must be credentialed.  There are only 3 types of tax professionals who can officially represent you in front of the IRS.  These three are:  a tax attorney, a certified public accountant (CPA) or an enrolled agent (EA). What Is an Enrolled Agent? An enrolled agent specializes in taxes.  An enrolled agent has an extensive 3-part test they must pass to qualify as an EA.  This is a special designation by the IRS enabling the EA to represent clients in all 50 states as it relates to IRS tax matters. Generally speaking, once you've hired a tax representative, you won't have to attend meetings requested by the IRS.  This is something your representative will do for you.  However, it's important to understand there are exceptions, such as if the IRS formally sends you a subpoena to appear, via a summons. Timalyn explains that in most situations, if the taxpayer is in an interview or conversation with the IRS, they have the right to stop the proceeding by asking to consult with a tax representative.  The taxpayer will need to show the IRS Form 2848 to prove he/she has a designated representative. Once hired, Timalyn will execute the Form 2848, provide a copy to her client (the taxpayer) and file a copy with the IRS Centralized Authorization File, also known as the CAF unit.  Once it's been filed and processed, the IRS will automatically see Timalyn is representing the taxpayer and therefore, the IRS must call her instead of the taxpayer.  If the IRS mails letters to the taxpayer, they are required to copy Timalyn.  It's important to note that an EA is NOT an employee of the IRS.  They are a tax professional authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.  Timalyn works for you, not the IRS. What if I Can't Afford to Hire a Tax Representative? There are situations in which an individual may not be able to pay for the services of a tax attorney, a CPA or an EA.  Don't panic.  If you can't afford representation, you still have a right to representation.  The IRS has a special program to address this situation.  It's the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).  The nearest LITC can be located either via the above link, or by calling 1-800-829-3676.  There are guidelines to determine if you qualify to use the LITC.  Timalyn reminds us that the definition the IRS uses and your definition of being broke aren't necessarily the same. The LITC is independent from the IRS and also from the IRS Tax Advocate Service (TAS).  The TAS is there to help with the IRS systems aren't working correctly and may be abusing your rights.  The LITC works for you to make sure your tax debt payments don't place you in a financial hardship.  Again, this is part of your rights under the law. The LITC can represent you in tax audits, appeals and in tax collection disputes both before the IRS and in court.  If you still need help deciding which route is best for you and your specific situation, book a consultation with Timalyn.  This link will take you to the Tax Relief Consultation page on www.BowensTaxSolutions.com.  There is a fee for this consultation.  Before you book this appointment, you'll want to have specific information available.  This includes your actual questions, the amount the IRS alleges you owe, a rough idea of your income and your latest tax notice.  After the call, you'll have a roadmap for the next steps you should take.  If Timalyn takes you on as a client during the 14 days after the meeting, the fee for the consultation will be credited toward her fee for tax representation.  It's important that you take the first step in proactively addressing your back-tax situation.  Whether this means hiring Timalyn, handling it yourself or seeking out the services of a different tax professional, take action now. Please consider sharing this episode with your friends and family.  There are many people dealing with tax issues, and you may not know about it.  This information might be helpful to someone who really needs it.  After all, back taxes shouldn't ruin their life either. As we conclude Episode 33, we encourage you to connect with Timalyn on social media. You'll be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many other podcast platforms.    Remember, Timalyn Bowens is America's Favorite EA and she's here to fill the tax literacy gap, one taxpayer at a time.  Thanks for listening to today's episode. For more information about tax relief options, visit https://www.Bowenstaxsolutions.com/ . If you have any feedback, or suggestions for an upcoming episode topic, please submit them here:  https://www.americasfavoriteea.com/contact.    Disclaimer:  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  It provides a framework and possible solutions for solving your tax problems, but it is not legally binding.  Please consult your tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.

In S05E12, Bela Unell and Loretta Collins Argrett Fellow Chardea Murray discuss her path to law and tax, getting involved in the Pro Bono and LITC work, and her early career at the IRS. Part 1 of 2.

Omeed sits down here with National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins at the 2023 Annual Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grantee Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 8, 2022. Collins spoke about the difficulties taxpayers and tax practitioners faced with the IRS in 2022. She also discussed how her office is working to address these problems. Since this interview was conducted, the LITC maximum grant, which was discussed here, has been temporarily increased from $100,000 to $200,000 per year, as described here on page 3 of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics 2022 Program Report: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5066.pdf Read the National Taxpayer Advocate 2022 Annual Report to Congress here: https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/reports/2022-annual-report-to-congress/

From William Schmidt- I am going from being a Clinic Director for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics to working for the Kansas City branch of the IRS Office of Chief Counsel (Small Business/Self-Employed) as a Tax Attorney.  Today's episode is a short one as I make my farewells.   In September, I finished working for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and legal aid worlds, where I worked for 6.5 years. I worked for over 5 years for Kansas Legal Services and almost 1.5 years for Legal Aid of Western Missouri. I am going to miss working with others that advocate for those who truly need it. Both Kansas Legal Services and Legal Aid of Western Missouri are wonderful organizations that provide legal help to people in need. Through those organizations, I was able to provide tax, bankruptcy, consumer protection and other kinds of assistance through the years to low income taxpayers and other people in need. The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic community is a group that I will miss greatly. Gatherings from the local to the national level brought friendly, helpful people willing to talk tax and assist newcomers. I made several friends through the LITC, the ABA and in the IRS that were trying to connect taxpayers with the right assistance. I hope all of those organizations continue strong and you lend them support (if you're able) to bring help for those who need it.   I believe my 6.5 years within the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic world, writing regularly for Procedurally Taxing, podcasting for 180 episodes, presenting at conferences, teaching as an adjunct professor and more have led me to taking on this new experience. I look forward to working with others I know within the IRS and learning about IRS systems - I think this will be an interesting adventure!   The future of this podcast is a bit up in the air.  I have asked a couple people to take over, but in the meantime it will be going on hiatus.   Best wishes to you and thank you for listening!

I'll share every strategy I know for sourcing off-market deals, but first, I want to tell you something… At the end of the day, the buyer willing to pay the highest price typically will win the deal.  The key to closing more deals in this current interest rate environment is not to spend countless hours on the phones with brokers, but rather to be more creative in your underwriting.  If you want to start winning more deals, my best piece of advice would be to look beyond the typical ways of adding value to a property and start figuring out how to boost revenue, cut expenses, and improve the tenant's experience, in new ways. Look no further than today's episode for a few revolutionary ways to do this! Scott Pickett is the President of Multifamily at Post Investment Group which has acquired 40,000 units since being formed in 2007. Scott shows us how his vertically-integrated firm has consistently produced deal flow from the bottom to the top of the market.  Andrew Westling is the Director of Capital Markets of Walker & Dunlop in LA, which is the largest provider of capital to the US multifamily market and the third-largest multifamily investment sales firm. Andrew has extensive experience in the debt markets and provides much-needed clarity on the state of the lending environment.  Matthew Owens is the owner of OCG Properties and earned his CPA license while performing audit and taxation engagements on large real estate firms. He has raised over $75M in private investor capital and flipped over 1000+ single-family homes and value-add multifamily assets. In this episode, we discuss… How do lenders underwrite your deals and why they don't always accept your proforma What are the pros and cons of fixed-rate vs. floating-rate debt Why you don't need to LITC or Section-8 to get the advantages of being affordable What technologies are these multifamily pros implementing to gain massive savings Even when you get a 3-week advanced heads-up from a broker on an “off-market” deal, you are still competing with other buyers, so tune in to today's episode, to learn how to win more deals without submitting a ton more LOIs! Take Control, Hunter Thompson Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with historian Doug Mitchell of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. Originally born in Ohio, Doug now lives in North Road, North Carolina with his wife of 40 years, three daughters, and seven grandkids. Doug recalls the moment that began his love of history and culture at age 16 when he was asked to help auction off his late grandfather's belongings. It was there where he came across a Civil War-era letter written by his great-great-great grandfather. Reading that letter sparked an endless curiosity: Young Doug had caught the history bug. He believes that “each town has its own unique flavor. To cover that up is a loss for everybody.” History, Doug continues, isn't only limited to that of the individual—there is also community history, county history, state history, country history, all the way to world history. To him, history offers a multilayered appreciation for our culture and brings us all together in a way that simply cannot be captured if we remain in the dark about our past. Doug shows Carl an amazing artifact that he and his grandson recently discovered while looking around Big Elkin Creek: a 250-year-old remnant of iron ore beside David Allen's forge—one of about 2000 pieces found in the area. Doug also is passionate about living history, which led him to meet Mary Bohlen of the North Carolina Daniel Boone Heritage Trail. “Meeting Mary,” he says, “set me on this whole new path where I'm not only reading about history, but am a participant in it.” He loves seeing children's eyes light up as he tells stories about the past, clad in historical attire. For Doug, this journey started with a box of letters. Firmly believing that the study of history is for everybody, he encourages us all to “get past our grandparents” and remember that we all came from someplace. “Take time,” says Doug. “Get out and explore.”

Welcome to a further discussion from William Schmidt (Legal Aid of Western Missouri) and Andrew Belter (Wisconsin JudiCare) on issues when calling the Practitioner Priority Service.  This time, there are issues when representing a client who is listed as the secondary person on the tax return.  Some of are clients are widows or divorced.  Recently, the IRS has been given difficulty or wanted a power of attorney form for the decedent's estate signed by the widowed spouse in order to do anything on the account.  That makes it difficult to ask for transcripts or get the account into currently not collectible status.  Next, there are difficulties when transcripts are unavailable from the IRS but the representative does have access to the account.  How to proceed?  Also, when the clinic is contacted about criminal tax issues, what next?  Since the LITC program does not focus on criminal tax, it is good to have a network for referring those cases.  These topics and more are discussed in this episode.  Thanks for tuning in!

Andrew Belter and William Schmidt talked through the different instances when to sign for clients on submissions to the IRS or the Tax Court.  Some forms allow for either a taxpayer or their attorney to sign.  However, clients don't always get the forms to us or keep in contact close to the deadlines.  What are some of the ethical considerations with those issues?   Next, they compare notes on the LITC grant report.  By now, clinics should have submitted their reports so our hosts talk about their efforts to put their reports together.  Spreadsheets or other ways of tracking data like case software are quite useful!

There's a new episode of the LITC podcast! In this one, Marc, Niels and Natee tackle one of Britain's most well-liked childhood heroes of palaeoart, the late Bernard Robinson. From this innocuous children's book, we then discuss the worst day in the history of the world with Riley Black, wirter of the upcoming The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. It turns out to be a surprisingly personal yet universal book. We discuss the metaphoric resonance of the story of how the Earth witnessed its most rapid mass extinction event and how life managed to move on from catastrophe. Plus: Are there dinosaurs and/or dinosaur fans in Thailand? Is Marc throwing away all his old Amargasaurus toys? Just how nasty was the heat pulse that followed the Chixchulub impact? Have we secretly become witches? That and much more in this wonderful episode.   Show notes at Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs

Andrew Belter and William Schmidt discuss some recent topics of concern for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics.  For one, Andrew brings up the difficulties with regard to reaching the IRS on the phones to get help for clients.  Both Andrew and William talk about their recent attempts to find assistance for clients by calling the IRS.  Then, William brings up the LITC grant report.  That leads to a discussion of the difficulties in tracking data for the grant report and some tips in order to gather that data in an easier manner.

In the fifteenth episode of the LITC podcast, Niels, Natee and Marc tackle some controversial subjects. We start with the end of the world, and things go downhill from there. Today's palaeoart subject is the inimitable and insufferable genius of Konstantin Flyorov, and Natee interviews the wonderful Levi Hastings. Did we really have to choose this month to be talking about Russian palaeoart? Which dinosaur can bite your hand off? Are Natee and Levi kindred spirits? What does Niels mean when he calls someone "a character"? And can we get one of Bex Groom's new Dearc plushies, pretty please? The episode was recorded before Greg Paul's most recent paper came out, so expect no tyrannosaur three-ways.   Show Notes at Chasmosaurs.com

Well, before we started we didn't think we had anything to talk about!  Andrew Belter (Wisconsin Judicare) and William Schmidt (Legal Aid of Western Missouri) caught up on recent tax news as the tax season is underway.  Access to transcripts with the CAF Unit and IRS budget restrictions from Congress are some of the topics.   The main portion of this episode is a discussion of the ABA 2022 Midyear Tax Meeting.  It was a virtual conference that took place from January 31 to May 4.  Hopefully we provided some insights in our preview of the event.  There are discussions that took place on topics such as diversity and ethics.  Updates on current events from the National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court.  Discussions of litigation that ranged from the U.S. Tax Court to the U.S. Supreme Court.  There are a variety of topics that should interest tax practitioners at American Bar Association Section of Taxation events.   Since the event has already happened, you have not necessarily missed out.  For American Bar Association members, the recordings are still available for 90 days after the meeting.  It is a bargain for LITC personnel to access the entire conference for $25.   The meeting was quite informative and it is always wonderful to see and speak with other tax professionals, even when it is all online.  

Andrew Belter and William Schmidt do an end of year discussion.  They talk about the LITC conference and how the year has been working with the IRS.  Along with that, they discuss how the year went – moving from one LITC to another for each of them and some self-reflection on how outreach progressed during the year.

The IRS uses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to quickly get information to the public regarding hot topics concerning taxes.  Most recently, the IRS has been using FAQs regarding stimulus payments and the advance child tax credit.  The IRS has been getting the word out about these topics to assist taxpayers to receive payments they are entitled to receive. The public treats different IRS communications like FAQs as if they are reliable, but the IRS stance is that the FAQs cannot be relied upon in a court of law.  The FAQs might also change and disappear from the IRS website.  This creates a difficulty for any taxpayer relying upon IRS FAQs. Most recently, the IRS has changed their stance regarding FAQs that any taxpayer relying upon those FAQs now has a stronger defense against penalties. For a discussion of this change and updates regarding the LITC 2021 Bootcamp, tune in to hear the talk between William Schmidt and Andrew Belter.

It's a big moment for us: We've made our tenth episode! For such a hallmark occasion, what better than to cover a true hallmark of palaeoart? Today is the day the LITC team finally tackles what is both literally and figuratively one of the biggest pieces of classic dinosaur art of all time: Rudolph Zallinger's The Age of Reptiles at the Yale Peabody Museum in Connecticut. In another hallmark moment, LITC founder David Orr joins us as he and Natee interview Sharon Wegner-Larsen, who blends palaeoart and science art with design and art nouveau. How do old Yes albums influcence palaeoart? Is Zallinger's colour study better than the real deal? Will Marc's studies at Lincoln finally pay off? Will we ever know if the "p" is silent? Find out in episode ten! Show notes at Chasmosaurs.com

I wanted to pass on the information that I need to do a format shift for Tax Justice Warriors.  I have been thinking it would be good to have a co-host on the show to bring in more conversations on current tax topics.  I have enlisted frequent guest Andrew Belter, LITC Program Director at Wisconsin Judicare, to be a co-host so we are going to try and provide you some interesting discussions.  This will lead to some longer episodes. Also, I am keeping busy in my position as Supervising Attorney of the Consumer Protection Unit (which includes the LITC) at Legal Aid of Western Missouri.  As a result, it has been tougher for me to find the time to edit podcasts so I am going to switch from a weekly format to twice a month.  So, that means longer episodes but less often.   Hopefully, a frequency that works for everyone. I hope you will tune in and join us!

In which we finally answer the age old question: Is the "P" in "pterosaur" silent? (no, it isn't). The LITC crew discuss one of history's most celebrated palaeoartists, the late Ely Kish, and her work for Dale Russell's An Oddyssey in Time. Some uf us are big fans, while others need some convincing... Jed Taylor discusses the trials and tribulations of the beginning palaeoartist whose work blew up out of nowhere, and guides us through his famous Dromaeosaur Sanctuary. Who is Ray Jurassic and where did he get those two Deinonychus?   Show notes at chasmosaurs.com

Andrew Belter - is he guest or co-host or…is he both?  Andrew Belter, Clinic Director of the LITC at Wisconsin Judicare joins William Schmidt of the LITC at Legal Aid of Western Missouri to discuss the child tax credit. What are some of the issues for the child tax credit for divorced or separated parents?  Is there a safe harbor for people who should not have received the payments that would keep them from repaying?  What should be done for issues where the wrong parent received the payments?  These and other items come up on our discussion of the child tax credit.  Tune in to learn more!

There are Low Income Taxpayer Clinic practitioners that focus on more than tax issues.  They might be required to work on more than one grant project at a legal aid, so have a split such as 50%/50% between projects.  Or they might be teaching at a law school on other courses such as remedies and contracts.  Do clinicians like the variety or would they prefer to focus on taxes only?  Perhaps working in the other areas will enhance the work that the clinician is doing.   Plus, Tax Justice Warriors was included in a list of the 20 Best Tax Podcasts of 2021 by Welp Magazine.  Read the list of podcasts from the link here: https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-tax-podcasts-of-2021/

All about, and starring, one of the greatest living palaeoartists: Luis V. Rey! First, the LITC team discuss some of his most stunning and significant artwork, before the master himself speaks. Why was Luis blacklisted in the nineties? How colourful can we make a whale? And which artist inspired Luis to take up palaeoart? Luis tells all.   Podcast Show Notes are at chasmosaurs.com

Andrew Belter and I have moved between LITC organizations and we have a discussion about the related issues.  There are many things to think about when leaving a clinic and making things ready or starting at a clinic and getting into the learning curve.  We have a discussion of the need for transition plans, the LITC grant report, getting started in an organization and more.  

A personal update!   I have changed jobs from the LITC at Kansas Legal Services to working at the LITC at Legal Aid of Western Missouri.   Additionally, I am Supervising Attorney for their Consumer Protection Unit. The unit assists low-income clients to retain ownership of their homes via bankruptcy, tax sale redemption contracts, loan modifications, notices of error and requests for information, and the like; represents clients in debt defense lawsuits and with other claims on behalf of consumers; and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and Missouri Department of Revenue with respect to income tax controversies (the LITC).   It has been a great opportunity and I am thrilled to be working with such a wonderful team!  

The National Taxpayer Advocate compared Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) organization to superheroes in a recent blog post:   https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/nta-blog-not-all-superheroes-wear-capes-join-the-low-income-taxpayer-clinic-community-and-be-a-hero-to-taxpayers-most-in-need/   Within that blog post, she cites the IRS has the application period open through April 16 for organizations to apply in order to establish a new tax clinic. There is a need for expansion regarding expansion of coverage in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, and Pennsylvania. Also, there are no clinics currently in Nevada, North Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico.   I talk through some of the LITC requirements, but they are all listed in IRS Publication 3319. After that, I discuss the grant report. These are various IRS Form 13424 forms, such as 13424-A, 13424-B, etc.   I encourage you to establish a clinic if you have the resources. Otherwise, please consider making a donation or volunteering with your local clinic!

February 2021. Spinosaurus is in the news again! The LITC team discuss their favourite depictions of the big theropod and why no one can ever quite agree on how it's supposed to look. Then, we interview Dr. David Hone, one of the authors of the most recent Spinosaurus paper, that argues that the big lug probably was more of a heron than a crocodile. And no one ever argued about Spinosaurus again.

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with Charlotte-based pianist and composer Chad Lawson. Ironically, Chad did not grow up in a family that listened to music, much less played instruments. What actually sparked his interest in taking piano lessons was a TV show he grew up on, Sha Na Na, and the rest is history. Chad recalls having his music used a few years back, without his permission, as a background track for the podcast Lore. He reached out to host Aaron Mahnke for a potential collaboration, and the two quickly became friends. Eventually, Lore got picked up by Amazon for a television series written by Glen Morgan of The X-Files fame. As fate would have it, Chad was their one and only choice to be the composer for the series. “All of that stemmed,” Chad reflects, “from my being okay with someone using my music.” He goes on to suggest that other artists be more open to giving other parties an opportunity to use their music. “Within limitations, I want to encourage others to do a little bit of homework, check it out, and be okay with it. [...] You never know what doors open.” Chad’s music, much like his personality, can be characterized as quiet, calm, and soothing. Ever since lockdowns were implemented in the first quarter of 2020, Chad fondly notes the explosion of emails he received from others who told him that his music had been helping them cope with the challenges. “I get those emails almost daily now,” says Chad. “I can’t travel, but I want to be able to engage. I want to get deeper into the grit of life with my listeners. I want to find a way that if I can’t speak to them from stage, how do I speak to them? [...] Why don’t I create something where I’m helping them, emotionally, walk through this?” Chad’s solution? His very own podcast, Calm It Down, a passion piece he created to help ease anxieties, COVID-induced or otherwise. He wanted the podcast to be a space for honesty and transparency, and to dissolve shame around vulnerability. As Chad openly shares from the heart on such topics as depression and suicide, he gives his audience permission to be real in a society whose knee-jerk reaction to tragedy and hardship has 3been, overwhelmingly, repression. “The very first thing we have to do is make people comfortable with awareness. We just have to make the conversation comfortable.” Chad implores us to catch ourselves whenever our self-preservation instincts kick in, when confronted with uncomfortable topics. After all, the hardest step to healing is always the first. “You have to bring the conversation to your audience. That’s how it starts.” Connect with Chad: Chad Lawson - Official Store Calm It Down | Calming & Meditation Podcast (calmitdownpodcast.com) Connect with us: http://www.lifeinthecarolinas.com/ https://www.lifeinthecarolinaspodcast.com/

January 2021. The LITC crew discusses dinosaur butts! Also Crystal Palace and Mary Anning, and a lot of paleoart by John Sibbick that you've probably seen (even if you don't know it). Would Greg Paul approve? Featuring Natalia Jagielska.   Podcast Show Notes are at chasmosaurs.com

Merry Christmas!   This is a recap of the 2021 Annual LITC Grantee Conference, which was entirely virtual for the first time in December 2020. The first week focused on a tax bootcamp and training for financial reporting. The second week was the advanced training and other plenary sessions. Several prominent speakers from the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court gave updates on their programs for this point in the pandemic.   For the last two episodes, I went into more depth on my two presentations during the conference. I hope you have happy holidays as we turn to 2021.  

December 2020. The LITC team discusses controversial compsognathids, dinky dwarf sauropods, a very THICC T. rex and Spinosaurus, again (even though it's the first episode). And where do all those damn bats come from? Featuring Joschua Knüppe. Podcast Show Notes are at chasmosaurs.com

In the 2021 LITC Grantee Conference, I am giving a presentation on Collections (Part 1). This presentation is part of a series of tax bootcamp presentations for LITC practitioners new to the tax field.   On this episode, I give a summary of items I discuss – the main focus is liens, levies and collection due process. Along the way, I give an update on progress for the Collection Due Process Summit Initiative and give a schedule for the next few episodes.   Next week – 2020 Year in Review!

This episode will look at upcoming training for those involved with Low Income Taxpayer Clinics. I provide details on the bootcamp, plenary and breakout sessions, plus other sessions. I will be speaking in two sessions. I hope this helps those of you involved in LITCs to think about the conference. For others, perhaps this will encourage you to volunteer or otherwise get involved in supporting your local LITC.

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with Don Miller, who served as the former President of Penske Racing South, alongside founding the N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville. Originally hailing from Chicago, the American automobile enthusiast was attracted by the rich history of motorsports in the Carolinas, which led him to join Penske Racing in 1972 to work on the team’s stock car and IndyCar programs. Don takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the series of events that culminated in the legacy he left for the industry before retiring from Penske. Tough love, humbling lessons, and the resulting changes from within dominate today’s conversation with Don. Asked of his decision-making framework throughout his storied career, he replies: “People, as they go through life, tend to wonder whether what they are doing is really the right thing for their family or simply out of ego. They would ask, ‘Should I rethink it?’ or ‘Should I have thought more about it?’ As time goes on, you have those thoughts if you are human.” Don recalls that, years ago, he desired nothing more than to win races, each and every time. His business partner Rusty Wallace, on the other hand, who had just come off of a racing career in his own right, had more of an ambition to entertain through the company rather than to win at all costs. Don and Rusty’s vision came to a head when a certain individual told them that they “were in the entertainment business. If somebody comes along and wins all the races, nobody is going to come to the show. I really do not care how many races you win, but if you win too many, it is not going to make me happy.” It was at that moment when Don realized that he needed to temper his ego with “the science of it all”—that is, the business of running an auto racing organization—if he wanted the business to thrive for the long haul. Don also speaks on the inspiration behind the creation of the Stocks for Tots program in Mooresville in 1989. Initially conceived as a one-day event to collect gifts and donations as well as to bring race industry celebrities together with fans, Stocks for Tots very quickly grew into an established charitable foundation that is still going strong to this day. Don remembers thinking, upon establishing Stocks for Tots, that “this is an opportunity for us, as part of the racing community, to give back to those who allow us to do what we do. It is what we should have been doing all along.” Connect with LITC:carl@lifeinthecarolinas.com www.lifeinthecarolinas.com www.lifeinthecarolinaspodcast.com

Student loan debt is simply a part of college life now. With college tuition skyrocketing as wages stagnate, more and more people are turning to student loans to get an education. But that doesn’t stop the bill eventually coming due, which is burying people under student loan debt for decades. Many people simply don’t understand how student loan repayment really works and what their options are when things go wrong. Student loan repayment and debt Joining Kelly this week is Jay Fleischman, a lawyer who has been helping people with debt problems, especially student loan repayment. Jay created the Student Loan Law Workshop, a place where attorneys can learn how to help clients with their student loan debt. Kelly and Jay talk about the impact of student loan debt, when you should seek help from a lawyer or tax professional, and what options you might have when you can’t pay your student loans. Listen to Kelly and Jay talk about student loan repayment: The percentage of people who take out student loans and their average debt The total United States student loan debt The difference between private student loan debt and federal student loans The rising average college tuition costs The common myths about college tuition and student loan debt Some of the ways student loans can be confusing to understand How COVID-19 impacted student loan repayment What to do when you can’t pay your student loan debt Student loan forbearance Consequences of student loan default including wage garnishment Student loan forgiveness and cancellation options Defense to student loan repayment as a law Statute of limitations on student loan debt When should you ask for help Student loan refinance and repayment scams What parents should know about college tuition and student loan repayment How to lower your student loan debt from the very start Scholarships and tax credits to help lower student loan debt How student loans impact your taxes More about Kelly Phillips Erb: Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them. Links mentioned: Kelly’s Website – Taxgirl Jay Fleischman’s website - Money Wise Lawyer Jay Fleischman - Twitter Jay Fleischman - Facebook Jay Fleischman - Tik Tok Student Loan podcast

The difference between being organized or not can be thousands of dollars when it comes to your taxes and finances. This week on the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly talks to Karen Rosenberg Caccavo about how to properly organize your tax documents throughout the year so they’re ready to go when you actually need them. Whether you do your taxes online, go to a certified tax professional, or even have your own accountant, being organized is an important step to keeping your finances in proper order. Karen has a wealth of organizing tips to help you declutter your life, office, and business so you’re better prepared. Organizing tips for your business and life Karen Rosenberg Caccavo joins Kelly on the Taxgirl podcast to talk about getting organized. Karen is a certified daily money manager and organization expert that has helped people get their business lives under control as well as assisting in managing personal finances. She has a Listen to Kelly and Karen talk about organizing tips: Getting motivated to get organized Do you really need to keep all of your receipts? How to be more organized when your job is in your car Keeping your personal life separate from your business life How to start getting organized How professional organizers work How do you find a professional organizer? Learning to let go of things Cleaning up and organizing the clutter Knowing your crutches and issues so you can avoid those pitfalls Using a power of attorney to get things done with elderly clients Utilizing informed delivery with incoming mail Organizing while at home during the coronavirus pandemic Managing expectations about how organized you can actually be Knowing when you need outside help getting organized More about Kelly Phillips Erb: Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them. Links mentioned: Kelly’s Website – Taxgirl American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM)  National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) Karen’s website - Personal Money Manager

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with singer-songwriter Mason Via. Mason grew up in a musical household. Both his mom and dad supported his affinity for music growing up: His mother regularly took him to festivals and his father, a well-known bluegrass musician in his own right, introduced him to the genre via fiddler conventions which Mason likes to call his “stomping ground” for learning how to play bluegrass music in his youth. He wrote his first song when he was 12 years old called “Jack O’Boy, a ripoff made up of other children’s rhymes”. Mason loves the stage. Using words such as captivating and contagious, he relishes in the reality of having an audience in the palm of your hand, and that it is completely up to you (and your band members) to mold their experience with your music. Music clearly came naturally to Mason from the start, and this calling allowed him to develop his own style that helped him to establish a brand apart from that of his famous father. Music, of course, is also a collaborative art. Mason enjoys co-writing when putting together a new song. It is an experience that he believes gives the piece a new dimension, and a guarantee that someone other than him can resonate with the piece. Co-writing, to Mason, gives him more confidence that if at least two people like the song, then it is probably worthy of performance to a crowd of people. For new or aspiring musicians, Mason suggests investing in a home studio if you have the budget for it. If COVID-19 taught him anything, it is that livestreams and other digital solutions are pivotal to staying top-of-mind with your listeners (and potential listeners). Having a home studio that you can comfortably record or at least perform for the camera is the best way to adapt to the new normal brought about by the crisis. What is equally important is to stay in touch with other musicians, bandmates, and co-writers and do things that get your creative juices flowing, whether that is creating new music, sharing inspiring videos, or just jamming virtually.   Keep up with Mason’s latest gigs and albums on masonvia.com Connect with LITC:carl@lifeinthecarolinas.com www.lifeinthecarolinas.com www.lifeinthecarolinaspodcast.com

All taxpayers deserve quality taxpayer support and representation. However, this can be a costly avenue to achieve. Many taxpayers who stumble upon a tax dispute are unaware of the assistance out there. In this week’s podcast, Kelly talks about options for taxpayer help. LITCs, also known as Low Income Taxpayer Clinics, are independent organizations in place to help taxpayers in need fight their disputes. Educating Taxpayers on LITC Kelly invites William Schmidt, clinic director at Kansas Legal Services, to better explain the ins and outs of LITC and taxpayer assistance programs. Will has also coauthored a chapter for the American Bar Association on preparing clients for IRS disputes. In addition, William has a podcast Tax Justice Warriors. Kelly and William share how the public can find and benefit from tax assistance. Listen to Kelly and William talk such as: How William found his way to LITCs LITCs affiliations Three types of Taxpayer Clinics Legal aid preparation problems Type of cases William handles Real estate tax concerns How clinics balance cases Poverty levels and funding Number of taxpayers helped per year Outreach and education to the public Tax mistakes and resolutions Virtual settlements Case and trial expectations More About Kelly Phillips Erb: Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them.   Links Mentioned: Kelly’s Website – Taxgirl LITC William Schmidt - LinkedIn William Schmidt’s – American Bar Tribute William's Podcast – Tax Justice Warriors  

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with former Navy musician Wayne Taylor. After a 21-year military career, Wayne went back to school at Berklee College of Music in Boston with ambitions to become a recording engineer. As a musician in the military, Wayne had his share of memorable experiences, all of which were made more exciting since he never did know what his next gig would be. One day, he would be playing at an elementary school; the next day, he would be called to perform at the White House. More recently, Wayne started the bluegrass band Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa. His long career in music saw him traveling around the world, bringing him to countries such as Canada, China, Sweden, Scotland, and Ireland. “There is a wide spectrum of bluegrass,” says Wayne. There is an attitude among many of these new musicians that is both progressive and respectful of tradition. “When you get progressive with it, you get a whole new audience.” Wayne released his first CD in 1991 and has since gone on to record another 15. Only recently, however, did he build his own studio beside his home. A lifelong learner, he built up his capacity as a bluegrass artist through a mix of his natural talent and a thorough study of technique, both with mentorship and by his own ear. Carl and Wayne reflect on the calming, even healing power of music. “Music,” says Wayne, “is used as a tool in music therapy to help people bring about positive change. It creates emotion. Playing my songs just puts me in a different frame of mind. I get lost in it. It is like going to see a good movie.”

Datenschutz wird für Unternehmen immer wichtiger. Im Zuge der Corona-Krise hat das Thema einen zusätzlichen Schub erfahren. Denn auf einmal richten sich alle Augen auf Onlinedienste wie Zoom – und damit auch auf ihre Sicherheitslücken und Datenschutzprobleme. Zudem bietet auch die geplante Corona-App allerlei Anlass für Privatsphäre- und Datenschutz-Diskussionen. Die Skepsis bei vielen Experten ist groß. Für die 75. Folge unseres Podcasts hat Nils deshalb Jasmin Lieffering eingeladen. Sie ist selbstständige Datenschutzbeauftragte und Gründerin der Unternehmensberatung LITC, die auf Datenschutz spezialisiert ist. Im Gespräch mit Nils berichtet Lieffering von den aktuellen Herausforderungen, denen sich Unternehmen gegenübersehen. Außerdem erläutert sie, welche Probleme es mit der Corona-App geben könnte und wie eine datenschutzkonforme App gestaltet sein müsste. Der Beitrag E75: Ist der Datenschutz ein Hindernis für die Corona-App? – Jasmin Lieffering (externe Datenschutzbeauftragte, LITC) erschien zuerst auf SoftwareForFuture Podcast.

Datenschutz wird für Unternehmen immer wichtiger. Im Zuge der Corona-Krise hat das Thema einen zusätzlichen Schub erfahren. Denn auf einmal richten sich alle Augen auf Onlinedienste wie Zoom – und damit auch auf ihre Sicherheitslücken und Datenschutzprobleme. Zudem bietet auch die geplante Corona-App allerlei Anlass für Privatsphäre- und Datenschutz-Diskussionen. Die Skepsis bei vielen Experten ist groß. Für die 75. Folge unseres Podcasts hat Nils deshalb Jasmin Lieffering eingeladen. Sie ist selbstständige Datenschutzbeauftragte und Gründerin der Unternehmensberatung LITC, die auf Datenschutz spezialisiert ist. Im Gespräch mit Nils berichtet Lieffering von den aktuellen Herausforderungen, denen sich Unternehmen gegenübersehen. Außerdem erläutert sie, welche Probleme es mit der Corona-App geben könnte und wie eine datenschutzkonforme App gestaltet sein müsste. Der Beitrag E75: Ist der Datenschutz ein Hindernis für die Corona-App? – Jasmin Lieffering (externe Datenschutzbeauftragte, LITC) erschien zuerst auf Wege der Digitalisierung.

In S02E23, James Creech and Omeed Firouzi discuss worker misclassification and the affect it has on both employers and employees. They also delve into what to look at when making a classification challenge, and the intersection of LITC and other areas of

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with four-time Grammy Award winner David Holt. David has been collecting and performing mountain music for over 50 years and had the privilege of learning from old-time greats like Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, and others in his early days as a musician. David is the host of the current TV series David Holt’s State of Music. David has had many TV adventures over the years and in this conversation, he shares memories from his exciting journey. It is a role he does not take for granted: Since the early 70s, he understood that TV is a powerful tool to promote different forms of music, not just to existing fans, but to those who are yet to be exposed to them, particularly younger generations. David shares his experience playing a musician near the end of the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?. He relates the evening he spent before taping his scene, shooting the breeze and singing old songs around a campfire with some of the cast and crew, including George Clooney himself. The following morning, David did his scene and ended the day wondering whether it would make it into the final cut at all. It did, and according to a call from a friend in Europe (which is where the movie was first released) David was billed “the village idiot”. It was an unforgettable day. David also shared a few stories about his guest appearances on the show Hee Haw from 1988-1991. What started out as a simple love for mountain music gradually evolved into a sense of responsibility for preserving a piece of American history. David was able to study and play with the renowned musicians of yesterday and emerged from those experiences driven by a calling to spread his passion through as many avenues as he could for the rest of his professional life. David has had the opportunity to play a variety of instruments in his time, some more exotic than others. He considers the mouth bow as one of the more unusual ones he has tried out. He also demonstrates his mastery of bones, an instrument which he fondly recalls his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather playing when he was just a little boy. This episode is filled with stories about a TV personality and entertainer who has reached millions with this unique style of brining stories to life.   Links:   www.davidholt.com/   www.DavidHoltTV.org   www.lifeinthecarolinas.com  

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl sits down with the always-entertaining Marti Mongiello, along with previous guest Orlando Herrera. Marti grew up with who he calls the equivalent of the von Trapp family. His parents were stage actors in the Marian Theater Guild, as well as directors and producers. He was brought up in a thespian world, which meant he performed regularly, from school plays to professional productions. Living in an Italian household also meant that Marti was expected to earn his dues, which included having to pay for his own high school tuition. This instilled both a sense of discipline and the value of the dollar, which influences his decisions even today. Nearing adulthood, Marti decided to go into the military, mainly due to the fact that he had two marks against him on his federal record for drug use. He was also, at that time, part of a gang and even ended up in jail (from which his mother had to bail him out of). He was rejected by the Air Force precisely for his drug use but was just able to enter the Navy and spent many days in a nuclear submarine. Marti shares a plethora of incredible experiences in the Navy with Carl and Orlando, including his personal interactions with President Bill Clinton. Marti turned his love for the culinary arts into a profession, becoming a Navy cook. In nine years’, time, he received an opportunity to serve as a chef in the White House. Referring to the White House as “the diaspora of the world”, Marti recalls the many diverse guests of the presidents from Bill Clinton onwards. Drawing from his own personal experiences sharing meals with different peoples all over the world, Marti says that, “People are just people, and the great confluence on Earth is eating and dining together with each other. Indeed, during the many years Marti spent living in Asia and Europe—being able to experience intimately the plights of a variety of cultures—he learned to appreciate the conveniences he grew up with as a Westerner. Marti ends by saying, “I just encourage people to think about what you do have during the amount of time you have left here; and stop comparing yourself to what everyone else has.” www.theinnofthepatriots.com www.lifeinthecarolinas.com carl@lifeinthecarolinas.com

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, singer-songwriter Nikki Morgan talks about what led her down her musical path. Her father being a pastor, Nikki grew up in a church and was exposed almost daily to Christian and gospel music. However, while she appreciated how moving music can be, she never really created any music of her own during her formative years. From grade school to college, Nikki was more or less set on being an engineer. However, she can remember daydreaming occasionally about being an entertainer since the age of 10. She casually, yet gradually took on bigger and bigger opportunities to sing in front of groups. At 18, she began to explore different types of secular music. A series of events led her to take theatre in community college, allowing her creativity to express itself greater than ever before. However, even as an actress, Nikki felt unfulfilled. It was the book The Artist’s Way that led to an epiphany, causing her to realize that her true passion is music. She sang a tan open mic to great reception. A little bit of confidence was built, and from there she continued to look for more opportunities to perform her songs, which were characterized by her diverse life experiences. Nikki’s mother, while initially resistant to her decision to switch from engineering to songwriting, eventually turned out to be her biggest fan. Nikki found that walking down this path also “opened the floodgates” of creativity in her family: Many of her cousins decided to get into music as well. Nikki believes that no matter where life takes you, you can’t escape your roots. Nikki ventured out on her own to find herself, and this really was the spark that opened her up to the wider world of music—her true passion. At the same time, she realized she couldn’t shake off the North Carolina in her, nor her gospel roots. Nikki came full circle, fully embracing her musical background while taking that inspiration and forging her own path. Connect with Nikki: Website: www.nikkimorganmusic.com Instagram: @heynikkimorgan Connect with us: http://www.lifeinthecarolinas.com/ https://www.lifeinthecarolinaspodcast.com/ Carl@lifeinthecarolinas.com