Whatever it takes.

Palin, the champion of watching every taxpayer dollar, is something her minions are tasked with but her? …not so much. It’s just a campaign promise – frugal government – for all the little people. Hockey rink anyone?

Thanks ew.

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Couple of things bother me about this,

First off, I seriously doubt that the Palins prepared their own returns. If they did, good for them, but I would venture to say that they have someone who does this. My problem then would be that they failed to provide accurate information which may (and I don’t know for sure) have caused their accountant to file a false return.

More importantly, if this money represents unreimbursed expenses, her 1099 would show that. Also, if money was paid directly to Todd or the kids then again 1099’s are issued. If those monies aren’t on their 1099’s something even more fishy is up.

You should also point out that they hired a Reagan admin Tax Lawyer who wrote a 4 page opinion on 9/30/08 that the tax blogs say is bunk. He is on the hook for bogus advice.

Have not been following the tax things but what is the status of the per diem she received for being at home?

Apparently Malibu Barbie thinks it’s patriotic to evade taxes.

Petro – OT, as usual – something tells me she ain’t in the 18 – 20% tipping range.

Let’s hope that the Old Man and the She spend 09 explainin how it was jest too dadgummed hard to beat Obama AND the liberal media.

In reviewing the tax returns, I find the charitable contributions to be extremely low, actually way below the national average based on percentage of income. Usually Christian folk pride themselves in “tithing” in which they give away 10 percent of their income – I have seen it myself on numerous tax returns I have reviewed and/or prepared in my line of employment.

The absence of child care expenses is very interesting, but I venture to guess that, since they were already receiving $ from the State for travel expenses, plus the fact that she got a “per diem” for working at home, there just weren’t any nanny expenses in the first place. Todd Palin has also stated on several occasions that he has such a job that he can be “Mr. Mom.”

Finally, I don’t think there is anything wrong with using H & R Block, per se; I would say, however, that shows another serious defect in judgment to use a run of the mill retail tax outlet to prepare your taxes after you place yourself on the ticket as Vice President of the United States.

It obviously never entered their heads that their tax returns would be scrutinized to such a level as they have been and surely will be. Another indication, among many, that the McCain campaign is run by 16-year old interns.

The lack of child care is very odd, given that Palin’s daughter was at home most of last year for mononucleosis (before the revelation of her pregnancy). I suppose that Todd could have been involved in supervising Bristol, but didn’t he also have two jobs (three if you count in his gallivanting around on State biz). Maybe that’s why she got preggers…a latchkey kid.

From Democratic Underground citing Jack Bog’s Blog –

“There is more to brood about on the Palins’ returns, to be sure. Last year Todd Palin claimed losses from his snowmobile racing “business” as a tax shelter against his fishing income. He also claimed deductions for use of a portion of the Palins’ residence in his fishing business — deductions that are difficult to claim legitimately, and which may be further complicated if, as reported, the state reimbursed the Palins for use of that home as a travel allowance. … And if somebody at the IRS took a good, hard look at the payments for Sarah and Todd, we would bet that there would be some additional tax due there as well.
Now that the tax returns have been released, Bogdanski’s not alone anymore. The Washington Post, ABC News, and Wall Street Journal are on the story. So is the TaxProf Blog.”