Author Archives: Russ

20 Days and Counting

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Russ

For Californians, there’s no sign of a budget compromise. The Democrats are proposing massive tax increases; the Republicans won’t consider a penny in new taxes; and Governor Schwarzenegger wants a solution but isn’t putting any pressure on anyone. The latest: … Continue reading →

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A Lincoln Town Car Is Not a Used Sewing Machine

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Russ

A Lincoln Town Car is the top of the line for Lincoln. It would be hard to confuse a Town Car with a Singer Sewing Machine: Who could possibly confuse the two? Well, Charles Edkins of Greenville, Michigan owned Baby … Continue reading →

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Let’s Arrest the Judge

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Russ

You’re on trial for tax evasion. Do you (a) hire a good defense attorney; (b) attempt to get evidence that exonerates you; or (c) file fake warrants and fraudulent liens, attempt to disrupt the court proceedings and attempt to “arrest” … Continue reading →

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Psychic Now On the Other Side

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Russ

Joe Kristan reports that tax evading psychic David Guardino has passed on. We wrote about him three times, most recently last February when he was sentenced. As Joe said, it’s a sad way to go out.

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Save a Patriot and Go to Jail

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Russ

Dr. Garland D. Miller was a successful physician in Zwolle, Louisiana. He even served as Sabine Parish’s elected coroner. He went through an IRS audit in 1995 and then decided to take action. Now, we don’t have the results of … Continue reading →

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As the Budget Churns

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Russ

I don’t watch soap operas on television. I should add the caveat that I don’t watch much television, period. But all Californians are going to get to watch the annual installment of As the Budget Churns. California has a statutory … Continue reading →

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Taxachussets No Longer?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Russ

The Tax Foundation reported that Massachusetts voters will get the chance to vote themselves out of having an income tax this November. Question 1 on the Massachusetts Ballot will be condemned by almost every politician, newspaper, and liberal group in … Continue reading →

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The “Tax Man” Heads to ClubFed

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Russ

Sometimes you read a story and wonder how in the world it can be true. How can people be so gullible and how can someone do such a stupid scheme and expect to get away with it. Robert Doyle of … Continue reading →

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Attorneys Who Speak English Are a Good Idea in Court

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Russ

Last year we covered the trial of Wisconsin dentist Frederick Kriemelmeyer. Dr. Kriemelmeyer argued at trial that the indictment was faulty because it was in English; that the American flag should not be in the courtroom; and that as long … Continue reading →

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Rhode Island is the 18th

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Russ

Rhode Island has joined 17 other states including California to mandate that state tax returns prepared by professionals be electronically filed. The mandate goes into effect in January. Under Rhode Island’s new law individual taxpayers can opt-out of e-filing. Additionally, … Continue reading →

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