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Taxing the Man Behind the Tree

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

This list has been superseded by the 2011 list.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

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

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

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

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

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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How Stupid Can the Democrats in our Legislature Be?

The answer is very, very stupid. On a party line vote, the California State Senate passed a health care bill that would cost $200 billion. The legislation will undoubtedly be vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger. Meanwhile, as I reported earlier California … Continue reading

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A Cardinal in Tax Trouble

The Arizona Cardinals didn’t make it to this year’s Super Bowl. But Safety Antrel Rolle has made it into the news today. Forbes is reporting that Rolle has sued the IRS in US Tax Court. Mr. Rolle was recently audited, … Continue reading

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What’s More Important: Paying Your Taxes or Buying the Lamborghini?

John Gullett, a contractor in Parkland, Florida, came up with a good idea. He contracted with the Broward County and Dade County Police Benevolent Associations to solicit local businesses for advertisements in a book listing local businesses. He had to … Continue reading

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