Author Archives: Russ

Who Needs to Stop Prisoner Tax Fraud?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Russ

Via Joe Kristan this morning comes word that the IRS is spending millions to regulate law-abiding tax professionals, but is doing very little to stop tax fraud by prisoners. You are forcing practitioners to spend millions of dollars and hours … Continue reading →

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Aloha, Professional Gamblers

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Russ

Aloha means a lot of different things. Per Wikipedia (and a conversation with a friend who was born in Hawaii) it means affection, love, peace, compassion, mercy, hello, and goodbye. I’ll focus on the latter two tonight. There is no … Continue reading →

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2010 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Russ

Another year, and many, many worthy candidates for the 2010 Tax Offender of the Year. To be considered for the Tax Offender of the Year award, you must do more than cheat on your taxes. It has to be special; … Continue reading →

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Marchellettas Win on Appeal

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Russ

A commenter noted that an Appeals Court has reversed the convictions of Gerard Marchelletta Jr., Gerard Marchelletta, Sr., and Theresa Kottwitz. For those who don’t remember, I reported on the Marchellettas when they were convicted and sentenced for tax fraud … Continue reading →

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Russ Fails Reading Comprehension: FTB Deadline Is April 18th

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Russ

My mother is a writer. My father was a writer. I’m the co-author of three books. My whole family are voracious readers. Yet I failed reading comprehension 101 when I looked at a set of instructions for a California tax … Continue reading →

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William Murray Follow-Up

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Russ

For those of you who may remember, just about one year ago I wrote about William Murray. Mr. Murray was the proprietor of a tax blog called April15.com. He was a CPA in Sacramento who had a large practice. He … Continue reading →

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Three Extra Days: Federal Tax Day Will be April 18, 2011

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Russ

When Congress wrote the law giving the deadline for taxes, they stated that it would be the 15th day of the fourth month following year-end, unless that day is a holiday in the District of Columbia. Back when that law … Continue reading →

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Many Tax Returns Won’t be Able to be Filed Until Late February

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Russ

Do you itemize your deductions? Do you take the Tuition and Fees Deduction? If you take those are several other deductions and credits you will not be able to file your tax return until mid to late February. Why? Because … Continue reading →

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Raising Taxes Can be Hazardous to Being Mayor

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Russ

The City of Miami has had financial difficulties, and faced a large budget deficit. The economy in South Florida isn’t doing well, so raising taxes would be a last resort, right? Of course not–it’s the first choice. Mayor Carlos Alvarez … Continue reading →

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No Tranquility Here

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Russ

On a rainy night here in Irvine (but a happy night for Chicago Bears fans) I’m quite tranquil. However, somehow I missed a news story last week which is anything but tranquil. John Gauruder of Trementon, Utah was a chiropractor. … Continue reading →

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