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Question 1

It's now the time of the year to start getting the information ready for tax preparation. You have asked Ed whom he would like to use for a tax preparer. He thought that you would prepare the taxes since you have your degree in accounting. How do you respond? Do you feel comfortable preparing Ed's taxes? Why or why not? Remember to be solutions oriented, so that if you're not comfortable preparing the taxes, be ready with an alternate solution for Ed.

Respond to this…Ed would need to know accounting and taxes are like a back surgeon and a chiropractor. Both can help you with your back but which one would you want to open you up. A tax preparer can find the details needed for the best report for the IRS the accountant could report the findings to the IRS but may be missing a lot of details. I would help him research local tax preparers and find one that is familiar with businesses which offer service and sales. The different revenue would have some tax rules unique to that type of product or service. The National Enrolled Agents can help you find a qualified tax preparer or go to the IRS web page http://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf and they will help locate tax preparers with the credentials that are important to the business.

Question 2

Having read about social stratification and the four major systems, explain how slavery is still justified within the society today. Be sure to provide examples.

Respond to this… I believe there is still slavery present in society today. I think it is more present in other countries such as Africa and Asia. A lot of women and children are forced into slavery or slavery type roles. Women across seas are seen as property than anything. They are traded for marriage or used as sex slaves. Children are being snatched out of their houses and trained to fight in wars. As well as, sweatshops are still in existence. In the U.S. I would say our form of slavery is human/sex trafficking. There is also forced/bonded labor, which entails people to work without pay by threat or to pay off a debt. None of these forms of slavery are justified by no means. However, for whatever reason, the government and law enforcement can't control or put all their attention into stopping it. A lot of these slaveries are underground work and when there is a supply need for it, people will always find a way around the law. 

Question 2

Last week we tried out the Divider-Chooser Method. This week, pick one of the fair division methods listed below and test it out with people you know. (Make sure that you explain the procedure to the players before you try out the method. Maybe even let them do a trial run.) Tell us about the experience. Did all of the people believe that they received a fair division of the goods?

The Lone-Divider Method, The Lone-Chooser Method, The Method of Sealed Bids, or The Method of Markers.

Respond to this…This worked great for us today as my 3 kids wanted ice cream and we only had enough for them to each have about one scoop. My daughter was drawn as the divider and she divided the ice cream into 3 different color bowls. I had the boys tell me which color bowl they wanted and thankfully they each chose different color bowls lol and my daughter was left with the remaining bowl. They were all very happy because they each got a fair amount of ice cream and they all felt it was fair as well. Plus they thought it was a "fun" game!