An unauthorised Israeli strike that added to America's miscellaneous woes in the Middle East would test even the closest alliance, jeopardising Israel's relationship with its vital patron and armourer.

ECONOMIST: Be very afraid, please

That would qualify Barbets (pronounced BAR-bay) for the club's "miscellaneous" category and allow it into competitions.

WSJ: Breeders of Rare Woolly Pooch

Personal legal expenses aren't deductible but those related to one's job can be claimed as a miscellaneous deduction.

FORBES: Hoist by his own tax code?