Last week we went to Tupi, South Cotabato for a business meeting. The trip from Davao to General Santos City took 4+ hours. The usual travel is supposed to be only takes 3 hours or a little over in the bus. Why it’s taking a long time this time is due to the road construction […]
F A T C A + U
The questions keep rolling in. After a little research to ensure current information, the answers roll right back out. With many clients sending their tax information to me early this year, things are starting to get pretty busy. Time for researching is at a premium, so when help comes along from the IRS, it’s welcome. […]
ACA sez, “12MO MEC”
What the “padiddley” is that? Off the medications again, Paul? You’re writing gobbledygook – what are you trying to say? Well, dear readers, that’s shorthand for our topic today. Many a question has been asked regarding this topic, so I guess it’s time to remove the mirrors and clear the smoke. Here’s the key to […]
January 19, 2016 …
… has come and passed. A new phase has just begun, and the length of its “season” is entirely up to each, individual person involved. Are you involved? Maybe; maybe not. Let’s find out. The somewhat magical day cited in the title is the day that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service started accepting electronically filed […]
J. I. T.
“HUH?” “J.I.T.”? “Whazzat?” “Did you spill your morning coffee onto the virtual keyboard before having your first sip?” “Ain’t all the keys on yer keyboard a-workin’ anymore?” “Iz dis a trick, or sumptin’?” “Wake up, Paul. Did you fall asleep at the keys, again?” Oh, I’m just sitting here and imagining some of the not […]
Business practices – EAM
One of the biggest complaints that I hear from expats living in the Philippines is about customer service. I know, a lot of you are saying – what customer service? Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth to that statement. It always shocks me because when it comes to friendliness and such, Filipinos are some […]