shaft6969

shaft6969 t1_j51wcvz wrote

Highly recommend finding a tax expert to negotiate with the IRS. Enrolled agent is what you want. They're certified to work with the irs, and many used to work for them. Offer in compromise I believe is the process.

It can be done on your own but those guys know the system better.

Despite the common thought, the IRS can be reasonable.

If you're still a high earner, they'll want whatever they can get. But usually over a limited period, 5 years. They can waive the rest.

They're not cheap, but many years ago $5k of help got over $50k wiped clean (actually $50, not zero). Made this grown man weep years of joy when I got that letter.

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shaft6969 t1_j2bvv5o wrote

No.

Charles Bronson did it in the 70s with Death Wish, and many others. Tough but regular guy.

80's came and Arnold and Stallone brought huge physiques and special training as the prototype action stars.

But we still had Beverly Hills Cop and other comedic action movies with regular guys.

Honestly, everyone makes too much of it and Bruce. It was funny and entertaining. A good heist movie.

Alan Rickman is the main reason it took off and kept flying.

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shaft6969 t1_izzrbct wrote

You keep mentioning the subsidy paid by taxpayers.

According to the FHLB site, they've never incurred a net loss.

Their benefit is using the federal promise to pay, thus getting lesser lower rates.

But how are the taxpayers losing $6+billion per year on this? Can you elaborate on this?

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