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Author Archives: Russ
Doctor Penis Guilty of Tax Fraud
Dr. Jørn Ege had a thriving plastic surgery practice in Copenhagen. Apparently it was very successful—successful enough that he took 12.6 million kroner and didn’t disclose that on his 2005 income tax returns. Denmark isn’t known as a low tax … Continue reading
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A Billion Here and a Billion There…
A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money.—Senator Everett Dirksen Well, a billion dollars is just about the amount that February collections by California were under budget. It’s going to get worse. April is … Continue reading
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Just Below the Surface
As a tax professional I get to observe first-hand what taxpayers think of the current tax climate. I think Howard Beale put it well: Somewhere between 8,000 and 15,000 protested in nearby Fullerton yesterday. These weren’t the usual left-wing protesters … Continue reading
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The Checks Are in the Mail
California Controller John Chiang announced today that California state income tax refunds have been released, and those on hold (generally, those processed two or more weeks ago) will start going out the door. Refunds through the mail should start hitting … Continue reading
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The Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act and Online Gambling
Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) and others introduced the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act on Monday. The Act targets financial transactions into (or out of) jurisdictions that are considered to be tax havens. Senator Levin has posted a summary of the … Continue reading
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Louisiana Bar Owner and Poker Player Accused of 505 Counts
I usually don’t report on state tax fraud, but when I see someone accused of 505 counts, that gets my attention. From Lafayette, Louisiana, comes the story of Eric Cloutier. Mr. Cloutier is a former professional hockey player, and also … Continue reading
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Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow, But Sticky Fingers…
The inscription on the New York City General Post Office is actually, Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Yet one postman serving the Bronx is, … Continue reading
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Castroneves’ Trial to Begin
Helio Castroneves, the race car driver who is accused of being fast and loose with his tax returns, goes on trial tomorrow in Miami. Mr. Castroneves is accused of using a Panamanian shell company to hide $5.5 million in income. … Continue reading
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A Bad Week for Bozo Tax Preparers
I try hard to help my clients pay the lowest tax possible—legitimately. These Bozos skip that last word. Let’s start in Valdosta, Georgia. Back in November I reported on the scheme of Pamela and Clinton Hughes to claim fraudulent tax … Continue reading
2008 Tax Offender of the Year Gets Four More Years
Robert Beale won the coveted Tax Offender of the Year award for 2008. Mr. Beale was being tried for tax evasion and he came up with what is clearly a Bozo idea: arresting the judge. After his conviction on tax … Continue reading