Monthly Archives: May 2012

Alabama Adds Tax Appeals Commission

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Russ

In what appears to be a case of everyone being happy, the Alabama legislature with near unanimity (just one ‘no’ vote in both houses of the legislature) approved the new Alabama Tax Appeals Commission. The measure still must be signed … Continue reading →

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Budgeting, California Style

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Russ

The news came out this week from California’s non-partisan Legislative Analyst that the budget deficit in the Bronze Golden State is now $17 billion, up from $15.7 billion (and the $9 billion it was noted as just a couple of … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Russ

I will be traveling this week, so posting will be light to non-existent until next weekend.

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Another Survey, Another “F” for California

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Russ

While Governor Brown and others in the Bronze Golden State continue to debate how to increase taxes, perhaps they’ll look at yet another survey which shows that California is at the bottom for business (among US states). With thanks to … Continue reading →

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Hint: If You’re in Politics, Skimming Money Isn’t a Good Idea

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Russ

Politicians and anyone else in the public eye are far more likely than others to find themselves audited than others. Take Richard Rober and his wife Averill. Mrs. Rober owned Gator Water and Wastewater Management, Inc. The business was sold, … Continue reading →

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Ex-Eagle Sues Co-Defendants

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Russ

It seems we’re stuck in the football motif. Freddie Mitchell played for the Philadelphia Eagles and is most remembered for this play: Earlier this year, he found himself indicted for tax fraud along with two others, Jamie Russ-Walls and Richard … Continue reading →

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Vikings Score Late TD; New Stadium Appears Certain

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Russ

Pity the poor football fans in Los Angeles. They’re stuck watching the NFL on television, or watching USC at the L.A. Coliseum. The latest team that was looking at possibly heading west was the Minnesota Vikings. Earlier today, the Minnesota … Continue reading →

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What Does Weaving Have to do With Taxes?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Russ

I can’t answer the question I just posed: As far as I know they have nothing to do with each other. Of course, I’m often wrong, and this is one of those times. Here, the connection is that the owner … Continue reading →

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Damiani Turns on Wirth

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Russ

Holly Damiani was married to real estate developer Jeffrey Wirth. They were divorced and then the roof fell in: Mr. Wirth, Ms. Damiani and their accountant, Michale Murry, are accused of various tax evasion charges. Ms. Damiani pleaded guilty in … Continue reading →

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It Only Works Until You Get Caught

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Russ

One of the recurring themes of this blog is that a business owner must pay his payroll taxes. The government considers Trust Fund taxes to be their money and they will always investigate payroll tax crimes. Similarly, workers compensation is … Continue reading →

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