As an author (my third book is due out in late January), one problem that I have faced is coming up with a title. It must be something that attracts your target audience to your book. A Norristown, Pennsylvania attorney allegedly came up with a title to describe the tax fraud he was allegedly committing—Federal Tax Fraud: The Users Guide.
Bernard Bagdis and ten other individuals were named in a 168-page indictment. Mr. Bagdis, who is accused of not filing a tax return between 1990 and 2006, faces 35 charges: one count of attempting to impede the IRS, seven conspiracy counts, 16 charges of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, six counts of failing to file a tax return (I guess the IRS was generous with the other five years), and five counts of not filing a currency transaction report. Mr. Bagdis is facing a very lengthy stay at ClubFed if found guilty on all of these charges.
The indictment alleges that Mr. Bagdis used shell corporations, a phony foreign bank, and a waterproofing company to hide $23 million worth of income allegedly owed by the other defendants; the tax due on that amount would be $4.6 million.
I guess Mr. Bagdis’ book may not see the light of day.
News Story: Philadelphia Business Journal