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THE RED PLANET

by Gregory Stumpf

ISSUE 474 • NOVEMBER 29, 2010

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have a grave announcement to make. Incredible as it may seem, strange beings who landed in New Jersey tonight are the vanguard of an invading army from Mars.”

- Orson Welles, “The War of the World”

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hen Orson Welles, American filmmaker, director, actor and screenwriter, performed the now famous radio adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel “War of the Worlds” in October 1938, many Americans believed Martians were attacking planet Earth. The reading was so real that it apparently caused widespread panic. Later reports have refuted the widespread panic rumor. Nonetheless, renewed fascination about the red planet was launched.

A COUPLE OF DAYS FOR CELEBRATING Here on the third rock from the sun, we celebrate Red Planet Day on Nov. 28, which also celebrates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on that day in 1964. July 14 is also a big day for Mars because it’s the anniversary of the day the Mariner 4 was closest to the planet at 6,118 miles from its surface. Although there are no widely ac-

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THIS WEEK IN SNIPPETZ SNIPPETZ TAKES A TRIP TO THE RED PLANET FEATURE ARTICLES Strange But True... 4 Tai Yi - “Journey Home”... 5 Moments In Time... 8 “Vibration Therapy for Bone Loss” Senior News Line... 12 Nick’s Sports Snippetz... 15

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cepted celebratory activities for either of those days, that doesn’t mean that Mars is not important. In fact, it’s a lot more than a little red dot in the night sky.

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on Earth, and this time of year it’s the summer, or warmer season for the Martian southern hemisphere. During this time, the ice cap recedes due to the warmer surface temperatures. In our spring and early summer, the southern half of Mars turns colder and that ice cap will grow. If you have even a low power telescope, the polar ice caps are visible, but when to view our closest celestial neighbor (other than the moon) can be tricky.

WHY THE RED PLANET? Well, it’s really not red; it just looks red.

Mars’ surface is comprised mainly of a fine iron oxide dust, the same iron oxide mineral that makes Red Rocks here in Colorado red. Scientists believe the iron in the soil and/or rocks turned rusty some time during Mars’ evolution – likely between the planet’s creation and subsequent floods that carved the famous deep crevices and channels. The moisture from the floods is what stimulated the rusting action that created the red layer and gives Mars the red color. The layer ranges in depth from a few millimeters to as deep as two meters. When the sun reflects off of the surface, it emits a light, mainly in the red/orange range, giving the planet its reddish hue. Hence, it’s famous name, The Red Planet.

At this time of year Mars is barely visible and especially later in the month it could be completely faded out by the evening glow, and too small due to its location; experts say that “backyard telescopes” will not be useful for viewing Mars this time of year.

But there are other times during the year that Mars is not only visible with binoculars and/or a low power telescope; it is also visible with the naked eye. Mid to late August is coined the prime Mars viewing period, and thankfully so as the warmer weather makes the early evening to midnight window much easier to deal with.

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Mars also has more iron than Earth, a lot more. In fact, below the surface the planet is made up of a rock called basalt left by volcanic activity. Martian basalt has very high concentrations of iron that makes the iron oxide, which also makes the planet look red.

Man has been fascinated by Mars for centuries as far back as 1570 B.C when the Egyptians wondered about Mars and actually made it a god named “Hours of the Horizon.” But man has two primary desires about Mars: first is to fear any Martians who land and cause havoc and destruction about our planet, and second is to travel to Mars someday with the idea of colonizing, or just exploring. Lately, that discussion has taken a serious turn, even to the point that the government has funded a

IS THERE OR IS THERE NOT H2O? So what happened to all that water the scientists talk about?

Scientists believe the water that ran on Mars’ surface perhaps millions of years ago has retreated below the surface and is now in a frozen state. For many years, and until advanced scientific exploration and technological advances in equipment, it was a commonly held belief that the polar ice caps were frozen water.

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A manned mission to Mars would not only be a daunting task technologically but financially as well. The first hurtle would be the money. The cargo, including food, water and equipment, has been estimated at $1.5 million per pound. Which is why the second idea for a Mars trip was conceived – the one-way trip, with no return.

A one-way trip with no return seems a bit unusual, but it’s not any different than the early Vikings or Columbus setting sail looking for the new world with the idea that there may be no return. Those in favor of a one-way trip cite the cost savings – the equipment and fuel needed to leave Mars for the return trip would not be necessary.

The weight that would be eliminated could be used to ship food and water. Even trimming the return costs, the trip is estimated to cost around $10 billion.

The one-way trip is currently being explored as a one-person trip, which could be defined as colonization – one small colony.

PAST VISITS TO MARS Spacecrafts Mariner 3 and 4 were designed to carry out the first flybys of Mars. Mari-

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One would be the conventional “go there, snoop around, claim it for the United States and come back,” and the second would be a one-way mission, with no return.

Other than its red color, Mars has a few other distinctions that have captivated Earthlings for centuries, and one of them is the polar ice caps. Are they really ice or do they just look like ice? Well, they are actually composed of dry ice, the same variety that can be purchased at the grocery store that you might use to make your Halloween brew pot look smoky. Unfortunately, it’s not the same H2O that aids in sustaining life as we know it.

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Continued from Page 2 ner 3 was launched Nov. 5, 1964, but the shroud encasing the spacecraft on top of its rocket failed to open properly and Mariner 3 never got to Mars. On Nov. 28 – just three weeks later – Mariner 4 was launched successfully on an eight-month journey to Mars. There were more Mariners launched through 1971.

AND THEN THE VIKING LANDED NASA’s Viking Project was the first mission to land a spacecraft safely on the surface of another planet. Two identical spacecraft, each consisting of a lander and an orbiter, were built. Each orbiter-lander pair flew together and entered Mars orbit; the landers then separated and descended to the planet’s surface. Viking 1 was launched Aug. 20, 1975 and arrived on Mars June 19, 1976. Viking 2 was launched Sept. 9, 1975 and arrived Aug. 7, 1976. It would be 17 years before there was another launch to Mars.

The United States launched Mars Observer Sept. 25, 1992. The spacecraft was complete with science instruments designed to study the geology, geophysics and climate of Mars. However, on Aug. 22, 1993, the spacecraft lost contact before entering Mars’ orbit.

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• On Nov. 30, 1886, the Folies Berg re in Paris introduces an elaborate revue featuring women in sensational costumes. The theater spared no expense, staging revues that featured as many as 40 sets. Among other long traditions, the show’s title always contains 13 letters and includes the word “Folie.”

• On Dec. 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to the national prohibition of alcohol.

Mississippi, the last dry state in the Union, ended Prohibition in 1966.

• On Dec. 4, 1945, in an overwhelming vote of 65 to 7, the U.S. Senate approves full U.S. participation in the United Nations. Some senators proposed a resolution designed to force the president to receive congressional consent before approving U.S. troops for any U.N. peacekeeping forces. The resolution was defeated.

• On Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Ala., Rosa Parks is jailed for refusing to give up

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• On Dec. 3, 1967, 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky receives the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa. After surgery, he was given drugs to suppress his immune system and keep his body from rejecting the heart. He died 18 days later from double pneumonia.

• On Dec. 2, 1972, the Temptations earn the last of their four chart-topping hits when “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Earlier hits by producer-songwriter Smokey Robinson were “The Way You Do the Things You Do” (1964) and “My Girl” (1965).

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at TRI-LAKES CRAFT SHOW on December 4 and 5, 2010 at Lewis Palmer Middle School, 1776 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO. Show hours are 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Ample parking is available. Admission is a donation of nonperishable canned and dry goods to be donated to Tri-Lakes Cares. Santa has decided to take a short break from his busy holiday duties to visit between 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM both days.

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woman is sitting at a coffee shop. She has a mocha and a bagel; plain, no cream cheese. The server, a man, waives the bill and gives her a wink. A man standing in the corner is minding his own business, sipping his beverage. A woman approaches. He tells a joke and she laughs, hitting him on the shoulder. A boy swinging on the set is ready to jump. He releases and eats it. A girl by the playground sees the boy and looks on. He stands up, brushes off and looks to her. She crosses her legs, clasps her hands, and giggles. These are all examples of flirting.

10 Things I Like About You (Lewis-Palmer) Lewis-Palmer was flirting with destiny this year. Back in 3A football, they were relevant again after years of struggle with tough power-house schools. The Rangers didn’t take their new position lightly, as they finished the season 8-2, beating new across-town-rival Palmer Ridge in the process. They claimed the 10th seed in the playoffs, and went on to pull a thrilling upset against 8th seeded Centaurus (8-2). The Rangers then had their biggest challenge of the year, taking on the number 2 ranked Glenwood Springs.

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When Our Heart Gets Broken, Get Over It, Or Get Even The Palmer Ridge Bears ended their football season as a last ranked playoff team. That means only one thing; they had to play the first ranked team, Elizabeth, who asserted themselves to a 35-7 victory. The Bears now have two options. The first, move on, football season is over, and they had a good year. The second, and more preferable option, is to return the favor. As one season ends, another begins. Basketball season will be in full swing next week, and guess who the Bears open their season against next Tuesday, December 7th? You got it, Elizabeth. It’s time to play ball boys. After the road opener, you can see the bears take on Air Academy at home on December 27th. Consider it a late Christmas present, from them to you.

The new seasons are in full swing. Keep on the lookout for Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, and Swimming to consume your thoughts and reading material. You’ll be stunned with what the teens of our community can accomplish. It’s inspiring, commendable, and calming; and like a wink in a coffee shop, it’ll make you take notice.

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Special guest is Eric "Many Winds" Herrera. This event is to benefit the Native children living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, one of the poorest in the country, by providing funds for food, clothing, and educational supplies. The event will also focus attention on the everyday hardships on the reservation.

Moses Brings Plenty is of the Lakota Nation, born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He is a gifted musician, movie and television actor, and devoted spokesperson who focuses on the safety and protection of elders and the positive development of youth. He is a former member of the award-winning musical group Brulé, where his contributions on the traditional Native drum and Lakota vocals are apparent in many of Brulé's songs.

Tickets are $20 Advance/$25 Door. Children 18 and under are $10 Advance/$12 Door. Purchase on-line at www. trilakeschamber.com or in Monument, Colorado, at Covered Treasures Book Store or the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. For concert and ticket information call the Chamber of Commerce at 719-481-3282.

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4. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of food is fusilli?

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7. GOVERNMENT: Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

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4. Who was the last Butler player before Gordon Hayward to play in the NBA? 5. Two NHL goalies have recorded three consecutive 40-win seasons. Name them.

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7. Name the person who holds the mark for most boxing world title fights refereed (172 in 34 years).

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1. Name the group that was originally called The Poquellos. Where were they from?

2. Who sang “Sea Cruise,” and when?

3. Where and when did Diana Ross & the Supremes give their last performance before Ross went solo?

4. What was the title of George Harrison’s triple album?

5. Name all four bands that Grace Slick was in. How did she get that “Slick” name?

6. Name the working title of the Beatles film “Help!” (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).

New DVD Releases for Week of November 29, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (PG-13) -Part three of Stephenie Meyer’s sparkly vampire porn for tweens amps up the love triangle drama between poker-faced Bella (Kristen Stewart), dour vampire Edward (Robert Pattison) and constantly shirtless werewolf with a creepily shaped nose Jacob (Taylor Lautner). When the boys aren’t catfighting over who’s the better asexual freak for Bella, they join forces to battle the evil Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard)

and her band of newborn vampires who are hellbent on destroying Bella. So, yes. I’m Team Vicki.

The two-disc Special Edition contains audio commentary tracks from Pattison and Stewart, a photo gallery, music videos, a six-part making-of documentary, and a Edward or Jacob Fast-Forward feature that allows you to jump to all your favorite Edward or Jacob scenes.

“Fantasia/Fantasia 2000” (Four-Disc Bluray/DVD Combo) (PG) -- Disney’s 1940 masterpiece combining classical music with animation and its 2000 sequel are finally getting a high-def release, promising the sharpest-ever visuals and sound.

The bonus features are few, but noteworthy, particularly the inclusion of the 2003 short film “Destino,” the 50-years-in-themaking collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (PG) -- It’s no coincidence that Disney re-released “Fantasia” on the same week as the home video release of the “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”

Tenuously based on the most famous segment of the 1940 film featuring Mickey Mouse and the endless procession of animated brooms. In this live-action modernday fantasy tale, Jay Baruchel takes Mickey’s place as the titular apprentice, “Dave,” who must learn to find the magic within himself before an evil sorcerer (Alfred Molina) wreaks havoc upon our world. I didn’t have high expectations going in to this film, but for a children’s movie it’s actually pretty good. Not “Toy Story 3” good, but good enough.

“Meet John Doe” -- 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition (NR) -- Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck star in Frank Capra’s 1940 classic about an in-

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jured former baseball player who sells out his integrity to pay for medical treatment by impersonating the fictional creation of a plucky newspaper columnist. In addition to the standard special features like audio commentary and making-of featurettes, is a rare radio dramatization of Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls” starring Cooper and Ingrid Bergman.

TV SERIES OUT THIS WEEK “Parks and Recreation” Season Two “Space: 1999” The Complete Season One “Lucy Show” Official Third Season “Sid and Marty Krofft’s Saturday Morning Hits” “Have Gun Will Travel” Season Five, Volume One “Touch of Frost” Season 15 (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Open up your eyes and see some welcome surprises you’ve missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Jane Austen 2. 516 3. Iris 4. A type of pasta 5. 640 6. George Washington 7. 13th Amendment 8. He was a silversmith 9. Iron and carbon 10. Brazil

NOVEMBER 29, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with that special person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it’s the right thing to do.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. None, despite a .305 average in the postseason.

2. Thurman Munson (1976), Ivan Rodriguez (1999) and Joe Mauer (2009).

3. Larry Csonka, in 1987.

4. Ralph O’Brien, in 1953.

5. San Jose’s Evgeni Nabokov (2007-10) and New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur (2005-08).

6. It had never occurred before 2010.

7. Richard Steele.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Shirelles. The group formed in 1958 in New Jersey and came to the attention of an agent with their song “I Met Him On a Sunday.”

2. Frankie Ford, in 1958. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Cliff Richard, John Fogerty and Johnny Rivers.

3. In Las Vegas in 1970 at the Frontier Hotel and Casino.

4. “All Things Must Pass,” released in 1970. It included two albums of songs and one of jams with other musicians.

5. The Great Society, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship. The “Slick” wasn’t a stage name. She got the name when she married Gerald Slick in 1961.

6. The working title was “Eight Arms to Hold You.” The film came out in 1965.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never mind letting misunderstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can be shorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holiday season magic takes hold. It’s a very special time for Cancers and Libras together. Enjoy.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking pleasure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you.

You’ll both find out what you’ve been missing for far too long.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you’d like. OK. Ask your questions, get your answers and settle the matter once and for all.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or, maybe, thanks to) some decisions you might have felt you could not avoid making.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting it very close if you hope to make those holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year.

BORN THIS WEEK: Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self.

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Diversify, diversify, diversify. If you were to only own stocks, your portfolio would, at times, see some big gains — but at other times, you’d take some big hits. If you just owned bonds, you’d probably see fewer fluctuations than if you just owned stocks — but you’d almost certainly never get the gains you need to help achieve your goals. If you kept all your money in cash instruments, you’d protect your principal, but you’d eventually lose ground to inflation. In short, you can’t succeed as an investor by putting all your money in one type of asset. You need to spread your resources among stocks, bonds, and cash investments.

And even within each of these categories, you need to diversify. For example, try to own a mixture of growth stocks and income-producing stocks; short-term and long-term bonds; and a

variety of cash instruments. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can give you opportunities for potential success and help shield you from severe downturns that, at any given time, primarily affect just one asset class.

Know your risk tolerance. If you frequently find yourself surprised, or perhaps dismayed, at the fluctuations in your portfolio, you may be overestimating your risk tolerance.

If you familiarize yourself with your investments before you buy them — and you should — then you probably shouldn’t be surprised at how they perform. So, if you own growth-oriented stocks, you need to accept the inevitable short-term volatility in exchange for potential gains over the long term.

But if you’re constantly worried over temporary setbacks, you may be taking on too much risk for your comfort level. If this happens, you may need to rebalance your portfolio to better accommodate your true risk tolerance.

Maintain adequate cash reserves.

Having sufficient cash in your portfolio can help you combat volatility in at least two ways. First, since cash essentially doesn’t fluctuate in price — though it may lose value over time, relative to inflation — its very presence can help stabilize your portfolio.

And second, if you have enough cash in your investment mix, you may be less likely to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace and so on — and the less you disrupt your investments, the more progress you can make toward your goals.

It’s not possible to fully shield your investments from volatility all the time. But by taking the steps described above, and by maintaining a long-term perspective, you can strengthen your portfolio’s resistance, and improve your own responses, to the effects of price fluctuations. And that’s a healthy way to invest.

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olice and auditors have one thing in common: they make even the most honest, law-abiding citizens nervous. After all, who hasn’t felt their heart jump at the sound of a police siren close behind them even if they are obeying all traffic rules? Generally, the same feeling comes over people when the topic of an IRS audit arises.

Most taxpayers fear an audit because they don’t know if they are adequately prepared.

You may ask yourself: Did I save the right documentation? Are all my deductions legal? Can I answer all of the IRS’s questions? Following are some easy guidelines that can help lessen your vulnerability to an IRS audit.

Obviously, every deduction claimed needs to be documented, but many taxpayers aren’t clear on what is adequate proof. The IRS does require more than just a few jottings in a notebook, but not much more.

First, each deduction must be recorded with a copy of an invoice or bill. For example, if you are claiming your utilities expenses as a deduction, you need to keep a copy of each month’s bill. In addition to proving the expenses were incurred, you must also

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ost businesses, if they are in business for any significant length of time, will end up involved in litigation at some time or another, either as a plaintiff or a defendant. This might be a simple collection matter (their business was not paid for goods or services received), or it might be a complex contractual dispute (you and your business partner want to “divorce”). Attorneys are expensive and you, as the owner of the business, might be tempted to save money and represent your business yourself.

Aside from the issue of whether you have the time, knowledge or patience to do so, the court’s rules and/ or state law may not permit you to do so.

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nized as. If your business is a sole proprietorship (for example, you are Joe Smith doing business as Smith Painting Contractors), you may represent that sole proprietorship in court. Likewise, if your business is a general partnership (for example, you are Joe Smith and your brother Carl doing business as Smith Brothers Painting Contractors), any partner may represent the general partnership in court.

However, if your business is formed as a limited liability entity (such as a corporation, a limited liability company, a limited partnership, etc.), you may not represent that business in court. This is because, as a limited liability entity, your business is legally its own separate “person”; if you were to represent this other “person” in court, you would be practicing law without a license to do so. Natural persons have the legal right to represent themselves in court (“pro se” or “pro per”) if they wish; legal persons who are not also natural persons (living human beings) obviously cannot as they have no physical being to physically act. In Colorado, any legal person (this would include trusts too) that is not also a natural person must be

prove they were paid. So along with that utilities bill, you may want to staple the canceled check or credit card statement that covered the charges. Receipts, bank statements, and even invoices stamped “paid” also count as evidence that the expenses were have been taken care of.

Along with documenting business expenses, all deposits must also be adequately documented to prove that you are reporting your profit correctly. If the funds are from payment for a service or product rendered by your company, you should attach a copy of the payment to the invoice it covers. Not only will this serve as documentation for the IRS, it will also help you keep track of paid and outstanding invoices from customers. Loans and other sources of company income must also be accompanied by all related paperwork.

Overall, the best way to ease your concern over an audit is by maintaining thorough records and documentation on everything.

Then, you will have nothing to fear if you are one of the .5% of taxpayers selected for an audit.

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Further, if you were to act in every way physically for that legal person that is your business, including representing it in court, you might become its “alter ego” under the law: you are not treating that business as a separate legal person. A court then will not respect that business as a separate legal person, will pierce the corporate veil, and you will then be personally liable for all debts, acts and omissions of that business, placing your personal assets at risk.

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