Sometimes the Tax Court can yield a surprising decision. Tax Court judges are appointed the same way as all federal judges, by the President, and approved by the Senate. The judges all have significant experience in tax law, but their reputations vary in terms of how sympathetic they are to arguments given on behalf of taxpayers.
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Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means…longer days, warmer breezes, greener pastures. Spring is probably my favorite of the four seasons, fall being next in line. I like the Spring season because it’s a harbinger of life. It’s like someone turns a switch shifting us from the dead of winter to the birth of Spring. The flowers bloom, the grass greens, the birds chirp, and the frozen streams and ponds jump to life.
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You jolt out of bed, fumbling to find the button to quiet your alarm. Realizing it’s still dark, you groan with exhaustion while rubbing your eyes. Your tired muscles from the last few months of drills cry out as you swing your legs over the bed, and you wonder for a moment if you can really do this. Then, you remember today is the big day you have been preparing for. Your body is filled once again with the familiar call to ride or show your horse in-hand, to share that incomparable bond with your equine and demonstrate what you have practiced to perfection.
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Jennifer Schexnayder of New Roads, LA is feeling very lucky these days, describing the acquisition of her newest equine partner as a “little girl’s dream come true.” Schexnayder is the proud owner of the beautiful bay stallion, I Only Date Models, a 2005 double-registered sire by Invitation Only and out of Good Tobe An Asset.
Continue reading …Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
March 12, 2015 Comments Off on Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
The horse is unbelievable in its power, athleticism, and ability to communicate and connect with humans on such a profound level. They’re beautiful creatures with tremendous intelligence, but, at the same time, they’re like huge puppy dogs,” says Scott Reinartz
Continue reading …Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
Now that Republicans will control the Senate, the question arises whether this will result in tax reform, or at least impact how the IRS conducts its business.
Top aides to the President have made the IRS hostile turf to honest taxpayers. The IRS has targeted individuals and organizations. IRS bureaucracy has demanded agents to lead no-change audits, to make greater demands for documents, and to disfavor settlements.
NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
I remember my first Intercollegiate horse show as a member of the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers. We arrived at Mount Holyoke College in our big, blue school bus, surrounded by much larger schools in their luxury charter buses. It was incredibly intimidating, much like any big show, but this time, instead of just my horse and I out there on our own, I was part of a team of riders that cheered each other on. Our mounts were chosen from names in a basket, which evened the playing field for everyone. I will never forget the powerful mixture of anticipation, camaraderie, and school pride that came with the experience.
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The news headlines sounded like they were straight out of a script from a major motion picture. A disease, once thought to no longer be a threat, sweeps across villages in West Africa causing numerous deaths and overwhelms local clinics. The disease then infects the very care workers sent in to help. Unknowingly, some of those infected travel back home, potentially spreading the disease from a Third World country to one of the most powerful and richest nations in the world.
Continue reading …Deciphering Complicated Horse Feed Tags
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on Deciphering Complicated Horse Feed Tags
Horse owners can walk into any feed store and face a myriad of nutritional choices. Choosing the right one depends on many factors, including the age of the horse, its work load, any metabolic issues, and whether it’s a breeding animal—like a pregnant mare. Deciding what to feed your horse for optimum nutrition takes a concerted effort on the part of the owner and veterinarian. Often, the advice of a good nutritionist can be helpful as well.
Continue reading …What’s Your Opinion? – APHA Rule Change Proposals for 2016
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on What’s Your Opinion? – APHA Rule Change Proposals for 2016
If you’ve ever complained about a decision made by your respective breed association or wish a new rule would be created, last summer, the American Paint Horse Association gave members the chance to submit rule change proposals and let their voices be heard. Now, the association is looking for input from its members on the list of the most recently submitted rule changes.
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