Monthly Archives: June 2007

They Were on the Phone for 25 Hours Each Day

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Russ

And that’s not a typo in the title. The telephone excise tax refund got a few bozo tax preparers thinking (an oxymoron, of course), “If the government is going to hand out this money [usually $30 – $60] with little … Continue reading →

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The Other Shoe Drops

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Russ

I’ll have quite a few posts over the next few days, but something came across the wire tonight that deserves reporting (even in my tired state). The ultimate shoe collector, Imelda Marcos, was acquitted of tax evasion. Ms. Marcos, the … Continue reading →

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How Not to Cheat the System

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Russ

As I head for another week on the road (with limited posting–I’ll be at the CSEA SuperSeminar Monday through Wednesday and in Chicago next weekend), there’s more than enough fraud for an uber-post. We’ll start in Washington where it was … Continue reading →

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Bill Campbell Appeals

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Russ

The former mayor of Atlanta, Bill Campbell, appealed his conviction and sentence at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Campbell, who is now enjoying a stay at ClubFed’s Miami facility, didn’t make the trip to Atlanta for the appeal. The … Continue reading →

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New Math

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Russ

One of my favorite songs is Tom Lehrer’s New Math, where he notes, “It’s so simple, so very simple, that only a child can do it!” That’s what it must be like for the people in Sacramento counting the tax … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes: My Prosecution is Racially Motivated

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Russ

You remember Wesley Snipes, actor and alleged tax cheat? Mr. Snipes is accused of amended a tax return to get back all of his taxes because he bought into the idea that only foreign income is taxable. (Hint: All income … Continue reading →

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No Vacation from Fraud

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Russ

I’m traveling quite a bit this month. Currently, I’m enjoying the heat of Las Vegas. The individuals mentioned below are suffering a different kind of heat. I’ve written about Talal Chahine and the La Shish resturant before. His wife was … Continue reading →

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