Author Archives: Russ

A List to Avoid

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Russ

What do Sinbad, Dionne Warwick, and 248 other individuals have in common? They’ve appeared on the Franchise Tax Board’s annual listing of the 250 worst California income tax scofflaws. To make the list, you needed to owe at least $217,909.17.  … Continue reading →

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Money Growing on Trees in D.C. May Help Homebuyers

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Russ

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.  That said, Democrats in Washington are talking about extending the soon-to-expire first-time homebuyer’s credit. While this would certainly help the real estate market, this “free money” would have to be paid for…sooner … Continue reading →

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We’re Live, But Not Yet Ready for Prime Time

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Russ

Well, the blog has been successfully ported to our new host.  I’m now using WordPress, which is quite robust.  Unfortunately, none of the categories migrated so they’ll all have to be added.  Additionally, it is almost certain that none of … Continue reading →

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Important Blog Issues

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Russ

I will be moving the blog over the next few days. This means that it is possible that we’ll be down, and it’s almost certain that there will be no posting until sometime next week. If you subscribe to the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Tax Law Writing Tax Evader

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Russ

PJTV parodies the very successful Bud Light commercials “Real Men of Genius” with Real Members of Congress featuring Mr. Tax Law Writing Tax Evader. Unfortunately, the story is true…. Hat Tip: Patterico

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We’re Still #3!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Russ

As I prepare to head to Sacramento for a conference, the Bronze Golden State found that it held fast this past year as the third worst business tax climate in the United States as ranked by the Tax Foundation. That … Continue reading →

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FBAR Extension Applies to Late Filers, Too

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Russ

With the IRS announcing the extension for FBAR voluntary disclosure filers, an obvious question is whether the extension also applies to those who are simply late in filing their 2008 Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (Form TD F … Continue reading →

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Fraud From North and South

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Russ

A couple tax fraud stories piqued my interest this weekend. Both have Northern components even though one is out of Tucson. Let’s start in Tucson, where Cameron McEwen allegedly received lots of money to mine gold in Wilcox, Arizona. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Federal Tax Fraud: The Users Guide, Part 3

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Russ

I’ve reported on Bernard Bagdis and Wayne Bozeman before. Mr. Bagdis decided to write a book called Federal Tax Fraud: The Users Guide. Unlike guides to computer software the reception for this idea was chilly. He used the ideas in … Continue reading →

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CARB Looking at Greenhouse Gas Tax

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Russ

The California Air Resources Board is looking at Greenhouse Gas Fees for all California businesses. Call them fees, but as I repeatedly state all taxes (and fees) are passed on to consumers. Assuming the report is accurate this will just … Continue reading →

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