Author Archives: Russ

Real Housewife Tax Cheats in my Backyard

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Russ

I’m a resident of Orange County (well, if you read the next post I write…), and I missed the Real Housewife Tax Cheats in Orange County. Luckily, Joe Kristan caught it. The Orange County Premium Fraud Task Force, a collaboration … Continue reading →

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Illinois Couples in Civil Unions Will File Married Returns in 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Russ

Illinois couple who are in civil unions will file married returns for 2011. They will, for state tax purposes only, file either married filing jointly or married filing separately. Note that they will still file single returns for their federal … Continue reading →

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California Ranks High Again…And That’s Not a Good Thing

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Russ

Another survey of business, and another set of results that’s anything but golden for California. Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State & Local Government today released the 17th annual Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey. The Rose Institute, … Continue reading →

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If You Fail Four Times, the Fifth Time Won’t be the Charm

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Russ

As I’ve said, there is an income tax and you do need to pay it. Today’s petitioner in Tax Court didn’t like that idea and filed case after case in Tax Court citing frivolous arguments. In 2006, the petitioner received … Continue reading →

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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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