Author Archives: Russ

Ref Fouls Out

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Russ

Last year I reported on the rather brazen scheme of some referees at New York’s Chelsea Piers. Instead of reporting their $40 income per game, they decided to commit identity theft and use false names for reporting their income. This … Continue reading →

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What Didn’t They Understand About the Definition of “Uniform?”

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Russ

California law requires parcel taxes to be uniform for every parcel. That means a parcel of 0.1 acres and a parcel of 10 acres must be charged the same tax. It seems simple, right? Well, back in 2008 voters in … Continue reading →

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California Revenues Below Expectations

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Russ

California Governor Jerry Brown promised that the new taxes that have gone into effect will balance the budget. Well, in November California revenues were $842 million below expectations, and California is $802 million under budget for the fiscal year (which … Continue reading →

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Why Rob Banks?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Russ

Question: “Why do you rob banks, Mr. Sutton?” Answer: “Because that’s where the money is.” It’s debatable whether or not legendary bank robber Willie Sutton ever said that. However, the idea of only robbing something that has money is a … Continue reading →

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One Year In

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Russ

One year ago, I announced my move from, as Joe Kristan put it, “the perfumed air and divine weather of Orange County to the desert wastes of Nevada.” A friend asked me to expound on my move, both the good … Continue reading →

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Nominations Due for 2012 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Russ

With just under a month to go before 2012 is complete, it’s time again for anyone to submit a nominee for the Tax Offender of the Year. To be considered for the Tax Offender of the Year award, the individual … Continue reading →

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Chiropractor Will Adjust to ClubFed

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Russ

A Cadillac, Michigan chiropractor thought he had the perfect method of saving on taxes. He created two sets of books. One accurately reported his income and expenses; the other underreported income and overreported expenses. (I have always wondered if in … Continue reading →

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Another South Carolina Politician Guilty of Tax Charges

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Russ

There must be something in the water in the Palmetto State: Yet another politician in South Carolina forgot about filing his taxes. This time it was a Democrat, State Representative Harold Mitchell (D-Spartanburg) who claimed he just filed late. He … Continue reading →

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Can We Kill the Death Master File?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Russ

Years ago, having the Social Security Administration publish a “Death Master File” was probably necessary. This may have been the only manner for various government agencies and insurance companies to learn that individuals had passed on. Today, though, the information … Continue reading →

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Shameless Self Promotion

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Russ

When Tax Season is over, tax practitioners tend to go on vacation. That didn’t happen for me this year for a good reason: What’s in Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner? The book is a practical guide to taxes, … Continue reading →

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