Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Checks Are in the Mail

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Russ

California Controller John Chiang announced today that California state income tax refunds have been released, and those on hold (generally, those processed two or more weeks ago) will start going out the door. Refunds through the mail should start hitting … Continue reading →

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The Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act and Online Gambling

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Russ

Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) and others introduced the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act on Monday. The Act targets financial transactions into (or out of) jurisdictions that are considered to be tax havens. Senator Levin has posted a summary of the … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Bar Owner and Poker Player Accused of 505 Counts

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

I usually don’t report on state tax fraud, but when I see someone accused of 505 counts, that gets my attention. From Lafayette, Louisiana, comes the story of Eric Cloutier. Mr. Cloutier is a former professional hockey player, and also … Continue reading →

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Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow, But Sticky Fingers…

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

The inscription on the New York City General Post Office is actually, Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Yet one postman serving the Bronx is, … Continue reading →

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Castroneves’ Trial to Begin

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

Helio Castroneves, the race car driver who is accused of being fast and loose with his tax returns, goes on trial tomorrow in Miami. Mr. Castroneves is accused of using a Panamanian shell company to hide $5.5 million in income. … Continue reading →

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A Bad Week for Bozo Tax Preparers

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

I try hard to help my clients pay the lowest tax possible—legitimately. These Bozos skip that last word. Let’s start in Valdosta, Georgia. Back in November I reported on the scheme of Pamela and Clinton Hughes to claim fraudulent tax … Continue reading →

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