Monthly Archives: September 2007

Another Bozo Tax Preparer Out of a Job

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Russ

Having had to deal with a few refugees from Western Tax Service, I’ve seen the damage that a bozo tax preparer can do. But this story is, well, ridiculous. >From Oronogo, Missouri, comes the story of Carrie Shafer. Ms. Shafer … Continue reading →

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Put Not Your Trust

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Russ

I just finished re-reading Murder by the Book. Written in the 1950’s by Rex Stout, the Nero Wolfe novel deals with four deaths and what a certain book (“Put Not Your Trust”) has to do with them. If you’ve never … Continue reading →

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Western Tax Service Raises Its Head…Again

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Russ

In February 2006, I wrote about the “end of the sage” for Western Tax Service. Western Tax Service, for those who don’t remember, had inventive but illegal methods for getting refunds for its’ clients: phony deductions for employee business expenses, … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old for Fraud

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Russ

I am rarely surprised when I write about tax crime. I remember reading on Fark about a 91 year old bank robber with the headline never too old to steal. Today’s subject is a little younger, but still one of … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Refugee Targeted

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Russ

At least three times I’ve written about Renaissance, the Tax People. The company, now out of business, was a multi-level marketing firm that promoted deducting personal expenses as business expenses. The latter is why they’re out of business, with the … Continue reading →

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Adult Businesses & Taxes

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Russ

The Houston Chronicle has an interesting article about US Attorneys using the tax laws to go after adult business owners. Pornography, excuse me, adult businesses, are not liked by the government. Back in 2005, then US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales … Continue reading →

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Bozo IRS Agent Busted

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Russ

Bohdan Senyszyn worked for the IRS in Paterson, New Jersey. He audited mid to large-sized businesses. Mr. Senyszyn also holds a CPA license. Then things went wrong. In 1992, Mr. Senyszyn agreed to help a New Jersey real estate developer … Continue reading →

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2.75% or 30.6%?

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Russ

I’m a native of Chicago. It’s a great city, and has every kind of attraction you can think of. It’s also the home to the best baseball team in the world (unfortunately, they usually don’t have a good record). But … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Russ

Back in 2005 I wrote about Derivium Capital. They were under investigation by the IRS & FTB for making loans that converted capital gains to nothing! for tax purposes. A great scheme, if you can get away with it. Well, … Continue reading →

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Air Snipes Grounded

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Russ

Wesley Snipes lost his latest battle in federal court this past week. He had asked that his trial be moved from Ocala, Florida, to New York City. Snipes is accused of attempting to obtain a fraudulent $12 million tax refund. … Continue reading →

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