Author Archives: Russ

Snipes Parties, Loses Passport

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Russ

Poor Wesley Snipes. Mr. Snipes has appealed his convictions and sentence for tax evasion. While waiting for the appeal, he was given permission to travel to London and Bangkok for acting roles. He did, and that was fine. But he … Continue reading →

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The Family That Defrauds Together…

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Russ

My writing partner and I have been trying to figure out the subject of our next book. We’re thinking about a mystery, and it appears we’ve just had a plot handed to us. We’re going to open a home study … Continue reading →

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Selling Dependents?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Russ

If you’re a tax preparer and you want to help your clients save money, one way would be to invent a dependent or two for them. Sure, you’re violating a law (or two), but your clients will save money. Not … Continue reading →

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January 23rd: California Refund Deadline?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Russ

Spidell today reported that California taxpayers who file by January 23rd and request a refund direct deposited into their bank accounts would likely get their refunds. Anyone who files after that date will likely have their refunds on hold. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Russ

Two brothers operated two businesses: a fruit market and a car wash. Two sets of books and skimming lead to a likely term at ClubFed. Halfway across the country we also have a story of an alleged Bozo tax preparer. … Continue reading →

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California Tax Refunds Delayed

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Russ

California Controller John Chiang announced that California tax refunds will be delayed at least thirty days. This will be the first real consequence of the budget fiasco in Sacramento that will be felt by the average Californian. With no end … Continue reading →

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Three Gambling Questions

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Russ

Three interesting questions were recently emailed to me regarding gambling tax issues. Let’s take a look at some of the issues of concern: 1. “I’m planning on playing at an upcoming poker tournament in Los Angeles and heard that if … Continue reading →

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Givers Gain

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Russ

Two tax fraud stories on Tuesday, making it a twofer for Bozos. And trust me, don’t try either of these yourself. First, we head to Miami. Pablo Gehr allegedly wanted to help his fellow church parishioners. He allegedly volunteered to … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Monday

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Russ

It’s only Monday. And I already have several tales of woe from the tax evasion front. First, there’s one less Bozo preparer out in the world. Tommy Jordan is the former owner of Tax Tyme in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Jordan … Continue reading →

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Tax Season May Start In Mid-February This Year

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Russ

If you want to make an accountant unhappy all you need to do is tell him that tax season will be compressed. Funneling more work into fewer days does not brighten an accountant’s day. The IRS today officially recognized what … Continue reading →

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