Author Archives: Russ

Paranomastically, Ecdysiasts Engaging in Deciduous Calisthenics (And Some Basis, too)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Russ

I need to thank Judge Mark Holmes of the Tax Court. Judge Holmes wrote an opinion today that is wonderful and has expanded my vocabulary. It’s also a great case. Robert Willson bought a bar in Des Moines, Iowa. His … Continue reading →

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Dearest Commissioner Shulman…

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Russ

I prepare a lot of Schedule C (sole proprietor) returns. That comes with the nature of my practice: I have a lot of professional gamblers as clients, and they file Schedule C. The IRS knows that there are unscrupulous tax … Continue reading →

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South Dakota to Southern Californians: We’re Business Friendly

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Russ

An interesting story out of the San Jose Mercury-News: The governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard, will make a recruiting trip to Southern California to recruit businesses to relocate. The article notes the advantages of South Dakota in taxes and … Continue reading →

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Is There Something in the Water In Seattle?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Russ

First, it was Sharon Kukhahn and her ridiculous decoding strategy. Now, I get the joy of reporting about David Myrland. Mr. Myrland will be sentenced on December 2nd after pleading guilty to a tax charge. Mr. Myrland is a believer … Continue reading →

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Kukhahn Gets 7 Years

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Russ

Sharon Kukhahn found out what buying a yacht instead of paying her taxes would cost her: seven years at ClubFed. That was her sentence this past week; Joe Kristan has more.

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Greenspan Sues California

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Russ

Last month I wrote about the Kafka-esque saga of Aaron Greenspan and California. I received an update this evening that Mr. Greenspan has filed a civil case against the state alleging that California’s actions violate the federal constitution (the interstate … Continue reading →

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“California — Toxic for Business”

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Russ

Wendell Cox and Steve Malanga penned an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times that’s worth your perusal. They argue what I’ve been saying for some time: “Unless Sacramento moves to improve the business climate, California’s reputation as one of the … Continue reading →

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The Secret Decoder Ring Strikes Again!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Russ

I’ve written about Sharon Kukhahn before. Ms. Kukhahn thought that there was some magical way to decode your IRS file and magically make your taxes disappear! Ms. Kukhahn sold her packages to the public and pocketed $2,000 – $3,000 per … Continue reading →

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California Revenues Continue Below Budget

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Russ

October is usually a good month for California collections (of taxes). After all, it’s the extension deadline and many residents send more money to Sacramento. This month, though, revenues were $810 million below budget; the deficit year to date is … Continue reading →

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The Real Winners of the 2011 World Series of Poker

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Russ

Nine individuals came to Las Vegas this past weekend to compete for the championship at the World Series of Poker. Who would be the lucky winner? And who really got to keep the money? This year’s World Series of Poker … Continue reading →

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