Author Archives: Russ

There Is an Income Tax and You Must Pay It

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Russ

When I ran West Coast operations for a telecommunications company, we hired a new employee. As per company policy, before he started work we had him fill out all the company paperwork. That individual handed the customer service manager a … Continue reading →

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“Shhh: The Middle Class Tax Hikes Are Coming”

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Russ

Most of us are in the middle class: That’s a fact. If taxes are going to go up, taxes on the middle class are going to go up. It’s an inconvenient truth that the current Administration would prefer not to … Continue reading →

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Radio Russ

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Russ

I am the guest on this week’s Deuce Plays podcast with Bart Hanson. The focus of the podcast is poker and taxes. You can also download it to your computer by clicking on this link.

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Taxing the Man Behind the Tree

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Russ

Don’t tax me; don’t tax thee; tax that fellow behind the tree. — Senator Russell Long It appears that the President’s budget aims to copy California and Oregon in spending our way to bankruptcy. Additionally, the philosophy noted above is … Continue reading →

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Online Gambling Addresses

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Russ

This list has been superseded by the 2011 list. Click here to look at the 2011 list. The IRS and Department of the Treasury stated in January 2009 that online gambling websites are considered to be foreign financial accounts. If … Continue reading →

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IRS Street Addresses

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Russ

A reader emailed me today and said, “Why haven’t you posted your list of IRS street addresses this year?” Well, the answer is that none have changed. Still, it’s time again for the list. Most taxpayers use the Postal Service … Continue reading →

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The Marshals Get Their Man

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Stephen Hunter worked for American Right Litigators. If that name rings a bell, it should; ARL was the firm that Wesley Snipe went to that said you could avoid taxes through requesting some sort of rights determination letter. Hint: If … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Why You Should Check That Your Payroll Tax Deposits Are Being Made

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Let’s head to North Tonawanda, New York (near Buffalo). Vicnent Mangione allegedly had a nice tax and payroll business. The Department of Justice alleges that Mr. Mangione had a different method of handling payroll taxes than what you and I … Continue reading →

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Politicans in Tax Trouble Heading to ClubFed

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Russ

Nicholas Blase was the mayor of Niles, Illinois for nearly 50 years. Niles is a suburb just northwest of Chicago. Growing up, I was in Niles Township; had my parents remained in the Chicagoland area, I would have attended Niles … Continue reading →

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Nevada Thanks Oregon

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Russ

The Nevada Development Authority was thrilled this week when Oregon voters passed a pair of “Tax the Rich” initiatives. The two tax increases will raise the personal income tax rate to 11% on individuals making $125,000 or more ($250,000 if … Continue reading →

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