“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”

– Walter Bagehot

I don’t normally start out like this–truly, I try to avoid boring you to death with too much “taxy” stuff, unless it’s pertinent and actionable for you (it is, after all, our job to keep your tax burden down!).

So… a few tax-related things, and then my staff put something together which seems a bit self-aggrandizing to send along, but they think you’ll get a kick out of it.

The tax items:

1) October 15th is the deadline for tax-exempt organizations to submit their paperwork, and retain their tax-exempt status. The IRS has actually been generous with the deadlines on this one. If you (or someone you know) are involved with any kind of non-profit, give us a call and we’ll help you out (952-445-8753).

2) October 15th is also the deadline to get your return from TY2009 (Tax Year 2009) in to the IRS. You would have had to file an extension to get this date (instead of 4/15). If you aren’t aware of this deadline, you’ve got PROBLEMS. But, of course, I’m in the problem-solving business, so again–call or email me. We’ll set you up right!

Which, my staff tells me, is a great segue to this week’s Note. Not quite a “Strategy” Note this week, but it is something you should definitely keep in mind! <wink>

With apologies to a certain Texas Ranger named Walker…

Roger Menden’s

“Real World” Personal Strategy

13 Surprising Facts About  Roger Menden

1) Roger Menden does not sleep, but only waits.

2) When the IRS Man goes to sleep each night, he checks his closet for signs of Roger Menden. Carefully.

3) Roger Menden can lead a horse to water AND make it drink.

4) Roger Menden counted to infinity–twice.

5) When Roger Menden falls into the water, Roger Menden doesn’t get wet. Water gets Roger Menden.

6) Roger Menden CAN believe it’s not butter.

7) Roger Menden doesn’t read the tax code …

but simply stares it down until the information submits.

8) Roger Menden can divide by zero.

9) If you look closely, you can see Roger Menden in every scene of Gladiator.

10) Roger Menden has never blinked over the course of life. Never. Unlike the IRS when they pick up the phone and Roger Menden is on the line.

11) Roger Menden once fixed an incorrect tax return by

simply looking at it. With fire in the eyes.

12) Roger Menden has never been “away” on

vacation. Resort locations come to Roger Menden.

13) Roger Menden never hides, but only seeks.

Don’t you feel better with Roger Menden on your side?

Like I said…a bit self-aggrandizing, but fun :). I hope you enjoyed it. Only certain parts of it are actually true. I’ll leave it to you to figure out which parts.

I’m personally dedicated to the success of your family–and your peace of mind! Can other tax professionals say that?