Author Archives: Russ

At Least Here Our DMV Offices Aren’t Being Evicted…

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Russ

California certainly has a budget crisis. But it’s nothing compared to the crisis in Illinois, where the Land of Lincoln is a reported $4.3 billion behind in paying the bills. Meanwhile, the Libertyville Drivers Services Facility office may be closed … Continue reading →

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The Annoying Ringtone Tax

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Russ

A friend sent me the following, asking me if I had heard about this new tax? Any cell phone user having a ringtone other than Rrrring, Rrring, John Philip Sousa’s stirring “The Internal Revenue Service March,” or–in homage to Colbert–“La … Continue reading →

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Uh, Wesley, Your Guru Just Got 20 More Years

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Russ

Wesley Snipes is still fighting his upcoming visit to ClubFed. The troubles he got into are all courtesy of his tax guru, Eddie Kahn. Mr. Kahn received ten years at ClubFed for his ‘advice’ to Mr. Snipes. He just got … Continue reading →

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Indians and Yankees Head to Extra Innings

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Russ

No, not the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. Instead, it’s the on-again, off-again battle between the State of New York and the Indian tribes of New York state on collecting cigarette taxes. The Indian tribes sell cigarettes, and … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Russ

Our favorite convicted tax felon has made the ballot in Ohio. James Traficant has seven signatures more than required and will be running as an Independent for Congress in Ohio’s 17th Congressional District. The Mahoning County Board of Elections will … Continue reading →

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No Progress in California Budget; May Soon Impact Tax Refunds

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Russ

There’s nothing new to report on the California budget. The unstoppable force has collided with the immovable object, and nothing’s happening for now. California Controller John Chiang is warning that he will soon be forced to issue registered warrants (aka … Continue reading →

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Can I Add Some Snake Oil to that Pension Plan, Too?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Russ

If I were a business owner, wouldn’t I want this wonderful pension plan? Under this plan, I’d (a) be able to turn personal expenses into deductible pension contributions; (b) the pension plan would only cover me (and my family), not … Continue reading →

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Paying Taxes with Phony Money Isn’t a Good Idea

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Russ

If you owe money to the IRS, I recommend you pay with US Dollars. Of course, it’s not only a recommendation; it’s required by law. Still, once the Bozo contingent gets involved, you never know what will happen. So I’m … Continue reading →

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Unladylike Behavior or Election Year Politics?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Russ

Earlier this week California Attorney General (and Democratic candidate for Governor) Jerry Brown filed a $34 Million lawsuit against the Roni Deutch Law Firm. Ms. Deutsch (who has a tax blog) and her law firm focus on representing taxpayers in … Continue reading →

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That DUI Wasn’t a Good Omen

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Russ

A week ago I wrote about former Louisiana State Senator Charles Jones. Just before his retrial on tax evasion, he was cited for driving while under the influence. That apparently wasn’t a good omen for Mr. Jones. His trial was … Continue reading →

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