Just like Hattie, Bill has had his challenges……..

The talk I gave in Las Vegas was about the United States Tax Court. It went well. Although, right in the middle of it, one of the professionals told a horror story about how she was professionally destroyed by a group of attorneys who didn't want her to practice before the Court even though she was admitted to do so. There are a handful of us throughout the country who passed a test given by the Court. We are not attorneys, but can practice before the Court with all the rights and privileges of an attorney. About 250 people have been admitted as non attorneys since 1943. So, you can just imagine how I felt. I had to pull myself together and refocus everyone on the issue. It was tough and I felt so terribly sorry for the gal who had all those problems. It appears she is okay now.

Regarding the Washington stuff, I have testified many times before both the House and Senate. This last time one of the staff members asked me if I could bring a client to a hearing on the matter of the Alternative Minimum Tax. The testimony I wrote for my client, who is a New York City Fire Chief, was convincing enough to affect legislation. The Senate Finance Committee asked me to review a draft of a letter they were sending to the Secretary of the Treasury. Pretty heavy duty stuff, don't you think. It's nice to have such trusting relationships considering the fact that I'm not a lobbyist who spreads money around. Democracy works, but it is hard work.
Personal and Family Stories......
 
Bill has also shared some really wonderful stories about his family. He has been married to his second wife, Ruth for over thirty years. He has two daughters from a previous marriage named Laura and Andrea