Just finished “If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light” by Kim Choyeop, translated by @antonhur.com and it was a fresh, fantastic short SF story collection. Apparently it sold 400,000 copies in Korea, and I understand why!

Don't forget your estimated taxes. The 2nd installment for tax year 2026 is due Monday, June 15. dontmesswithtaxes.com/estimated-ta...

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The minimum wage for workers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County is now $17.81 per hour, as of July 1, 2025. Starting July 1, 2026, the minimum wage will be $18.47 an hour. dcba.lacounty.gov/workers/

The minimum wage rate, effective July 1, 2026, will increase by $0.55 for a new minimum wage rate of $18.42 per hour. wagesla.lacity.gov

The minimum wage rate, effective July 1, 2026, will increase by $0.55 for a new minimum wage rate of $18.42 per hour. wagesla.lacity.gov

The minimum wage for workers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County is now $17.81 per hour, as of July 1, 2025. Starting July 1, 2026, the minimum wage will be $18.47 an hour. dcba.lacounty.gov/workers/

We're looking for an Art Director to shape the visual identity of our trade art-book publishing program. The role will be onsite at Letterform Archive in San Francisco. Read more and apply: jobs.gusto.com/postings/let... #BookDesign #ArtDirector #DesignJobs

If you love global literature and translation, this conversation between WWB contributor @antonhur.com and Translator Relay participant @naravive.bsky.social will probably be up your alley.

Uncle Sam wants you to work for the IRS dontmesswithtaxes.com/irs-hiring-s...

Crop of cover art I have done for @funbunzine “Daisies🌼” :) #FunnyBunny #Jax #Pomni #TheAmazingDigitalCircus #tadc

Definitely take a break this June. But taxes don't take vacations. So, you also should make time for some tax tasks. Some will keep you out of tax trouble. Others could mean tax savings. dontmesswithtaxes.com/6-tax-moves-...

If the loss of enhanced Obamacare subsidies got you looking into high-deductible health plans, you'll want to check out the IRS inflation bumps for Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for 2027. dontmesswithtaxes.com/irs-bumps-up...

Lastly, we’re incredibly excited to have @celinekim218.bsky.social with us as a cover artist. Her work brings such a bold and dynamic style to the zine, and we’re so grateful to have her stunning art as part of this zine. #funbunzine #funnybunny #tadc

Happy 529 Day! These tax-favored educational savings accounts are one of 7 financial gifts for new graduates. dontmesswithtaxes.com/7-financial-...

Trump Accounts app available in advance of investments’ July 4 launch dontmesswithtaxes.com/trump-accoun...

Some IRS TACs will be open this Saturday, May 30 dontmesswithtaxes.com/some-irs-tac...

youtu.be/MDVkF0t8m7U 케데헌 제작 에피소드들을 꽉꽉 담은, 아트디렉터 @celinekim218.bsky.social 김다혜님과의 인터뷰 2편이 업로드 되었습니다. 재밌게 봐주시고 좋은 댓글도 꼭꼭 부탁드려요!

The federal government’s tariff refund process is exceeding many industry observers’ early expectations, even as CFOs confront tricky questions around payments now flowing through the system.

The latest Tax Breaks newsletter is out! Here's what's in it: • the tax issues families face after a death • foreign gift reporting traps • what Tax Court actually does • and Shakira’s big residency tax win (It's free, no paywall.) Read: www.forbes.com/sites/tax-br...

7 financial gifts for new graduates, some with tax benefits dontmesswithtaxes.com/7-financial-...

youtu.be/R7ZpG2wYWYA?... Kpop Demon Hunters 아트디렉팅을 담당하신 @celinekim218.bsky.social 님 인터뷰 1편입니다. 재밌는 케데헌 작업비하인드 들으러 오세요!

하퍼콜린스에서 눈마새 영문판 오디오북 제작중인 것으로 알고 있습니다(저보고 이름, 지명 발음해달라고 음성 파일 요청했었어요). 선주문 링크 나왔네요:

The Internal Revenue Service improved its ability to flag tax returns for signs of potential identity theft, according to a new report.

The IRS can’t bring claims against President Donald Trump, his family or businesses for past tax issues, according to additional terms added Tuesday to the settlement the Justice Department reached with Trump to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

some blog cleanup this weekend. finally got the May 2026 Tax Tips page up to speed! now to work on adding to it! dontmesswithtaxes.com/may-2026-tax...

The billions of delinquent taxes is distressing on its own, but a new tax watchdog report also notes that the number current and retired federal employees who owe Uncle Sam is growing. dontmesswithtaxes.com/more-federal...

New Tax Breaks is out, and it starts with golf—which is not where I expected tax writing to take me. Also inside: gas taxes, gas pump skimmers, Social Security, missed senior deductions, safe harbors, and a baby-name rabbit hole courtesy of SSA. As always, it’s free: www.forbes.com/sites/tax-br...

The Clock Is Ticking on Your Chance to Cash In on a Covid-Era Tax Loophole Millions of taxpayers could get money back from the IRS if they paid interest or penalties during the pandemic May 15, 2026 Laura Saunders www.wsj.com/personal-fin...

Considering a road trip? Look out for gas pump card skimmers. Skimmers can be hidden inside pumps or attached to readers, and they can steal enough data to clone your card. Tap-to-pay is safer than swiping, and credit cards are usually better than debit cards. More: www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

The company I work for is hiring for a marketing writer position—remote (US only), great benefits & salary. If you have investigative writing skills, understand financial markets, and collaborate well with others, please send a DM and I will drop you more details /the application link

For many taxpayers, April 15 feels like the finish line. For tax practitioners, it marks the beginning of cleaning up problems that the filing season left behind.

6 no-fooling tax moves to make in April April 1, 2026 Kay Bell dontmesswithtaxes.com/6-tax-moves-...

Come work with me and @ivynoelle.bsky.social! BOOM! and Inklore are hiring a publicist to help promote the best and nerdiest books around! Come work with manga, manhwa, graphic novels, monthly comics, and print editions of webtoons! jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/P...

Restaurant owners from across the country say the acquisition would not bode well for mom and pop restaurants, but concerns over the price of dining out depend on who you ask and how you eat around Los Angeles. The full story: lataco.com/sysco-buys-r... By @theglutster.bsky.social

In part 2 of “Diners, Dommes, and Dives,” Lauren Bethke and Saint Arson visit Hugo’s Tacos to share authentic, vegan Mexican food and discuss what the domming community looks like in L.A. 🎥: Erwin Recinos

We spoke with @antonhur.com about his translation of Park Seolyeon’s ‘Capitalists Must Starve’, published by @tiltedaxispress.bsky.social. We loved our conversation with Anton, whose work we have admired for years! Give this one a read. 📚 www.inotherwordsbooks.co.uk/talking-with...

A hit post! Buy my novel about an AI-induced climate disaster!

HTSI guest editor Celine Song on the beauty of inconvenience The filmmaker celebrates creative disruption www.ft.com/content/576f...

May 15 is almost here! For calendar-year nonprofits, that’s generally the deadline to file Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF—or request an extension if eligible. Don’t let the deadline sneak up on your organization. Gather your records, check your filing requirements, and file on time.

Uncle Sam’s tax breaks for parents and students, including the growing number of new moms with higher education degrees (and college costs to pay) dontmesswithtaxes.com/tax-breaks-f...

For “Diners, Dommes, and Dives,”  Lauren Bethke joins Violet Vega on a visit to Fred 62 to find out more about the place that keeps her fueled and the craft that keeps her paid. 🎥: Erwin Recinos

Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society have an interest free loan program to help LGBTQ people who need to move out of red states with loans of up to $10k. You do not need to be Jewish. However this is a loan and not a grant. www.keshetonline.org/movetothrive/

I hate to interrupt your May merry making (and Cinco de Mayo celebrations), but you might want to take a break and check out a few tax moves to make this month. They could help you save you some tax dollars. dontmesswithtaxes.com/may-2026-tax...

Accounting firms are starting to see an increase in scams involving the CP53E notices that the Internal Revenue Service has been sending to taxpayers this year when they don't provide their direct deposit information.

LA friends! On Wednesday, I'll be at Chevalier's with Daniel Henning discussing the controversial Hollywood novel Queer People. I wrote the intro (link below)

The IRS has sent more than 830,000 taxpayers a notice asking for their bank information so that their refunds can be directly deposited. But scammers also are sending out a fake IRS CP53E notice, seeking people’s bank data for nefarious purposes. dontmesswithtaxes.com/fake-irs-let...

Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment May 1, 2026 HALLIE GOLDEN apnews.com/article/daca...

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