Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Marshals Get Their Man

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Stephen Hunter worked for American Right Litigators. If that name rings a bell, it should; ARL was the firm that Wesley Snipe went to that said you could avoid taxes through requesting some sort of rights determination letter. Hint: If … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Why You Should Check That Your Payroll Tax Deposits Are Being Made

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Let’s head to North Tonawanda, New York (near Buffalo). Vicnent Mangione allegedly had a nice tax and payroll business. The Department of Justice alleges that Mr. Mangione had a different method of handling payroll taxes than what you and I … Continue reading →

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Politicans in Tax Trouble Heading to ClubFed

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Nicholas Blase was the mayor of Niles, Illinois for nearly 50 years. Niles is a suburb just northwest of Chicago. Growing up, I was in Niles Township; had my parents remained in the Chicagoland area, I would have attended Niles … Continue reading →

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Nevada Thanks Oregon

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Russ

The Nevada Development Authority was thrilled this week when Oregon voters passed a pair of “Tax the Rich” initiatives. The two tax increases will raise the personal income tax rate to 11% on individuals making $125,000 or more ($250,000 if … Continue reading →

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How Stupid Can the Democrats in our Legislature Be?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Russ

The answer is very, very stupid. On a party line vote, the California State Senate passed a health care bill that would cost $200 billion. The legislation will undoubtedly be vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger. Meanwhile, as I reported earlier California … Continue reading →

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A Cardinal in Tax Trouble

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

The Arizona Cardinals didn’t make it to this year’s Super Bowl. But Safety Antrel Rolle has made it into the news today. Forbes is reporting that Rolle has sued the IRS in US Tax Court. Mr. Rolle was recently audited, … Continue reading →

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What’s More Important: Paying Your Taxes or Buying the Lamborghini?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

John Gullett, a contractor in Parkland, Florida, came up with a good idea. He contracted with the Broward County and Dade County Police Benevolent Associations to solicit local businesses for advertisements in a book listing local businesses. He had to … Continue reading →

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An Early Nominee for Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

It’s only January, and we already have a truly Bozo story to report. We start with a gentleman named “P.M.” who prepared a fraudulent tax return. P.M. apparently prepared the return for the girlfriend of one Orlando Nunn. Mr. Nunn … Continue reading →

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Schwarzenegger Versus the Unions

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

Governor Schwarzenegger is taking on unions with his final budget. Steve Maviglio, a Democratic strategist, told the Los Angeles Times, “It’s a continuing jihad against organized labor. The governor thinks public employee unions are Enemy No. 1.” So what does … Continue reading →

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Troubles in the Land of Lincoln

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

I’m a native of Illinois, and most of my relatives still reside there. Unfortunately, the home of the Cubs is having a multitude of tax troubles. First, unemployment in the state is now over 11 percent (11.1% to be exact). … Continue reading →

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