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Author Archives: Russ
A New Scam: Mailed “IRS” Notices
Something else to be wary of: Imitation IRS notices. Today I saw an “IRS” notice that looked almost real. The notice had the normal headers, and the terminology was just about right. The notice was supposedly from the Austin Service … Continue reading
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The Tax King Goes to Prison
The Tax King—at least, the St. Louis version thereof—is heading to ClubFed. Eyob Tilahun owned the Tax King tax preparation firm in the St. Louis area. He wasn’t charging low prices; his typical fee was $400 to $650. And he … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Fraud
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Extension Deadline for Business Entities; 3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Deadline
Thursday, September 15th is the filing deadline for business returns on extension: C-Corporations (Form 1120), S-Corporations (Form 1120S), partnerships and LLCs that file as partnerships (Form 1065), and trusts (Form 1041). You can either electronically file or mail your returns … Continue reading
Posted in IRS
Tagged 2016.Tax.Season
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The Time for Procrastination Is Over
Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, has come and gone. It even felt like Autumn this morning here in Las Vegas (it was below 70). For those who filed an extension and have waited to prepare their tax returns, … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Preparation
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Once Bitten, Twice Not Shy
Back in 2013, Cedric K. Oliphant was convicted of falsifying a tax return. Specifically, during his plea hearing today [August 30, 2013], Oliphant admitted he knowingly and willfully included materially false deductions for gifts to charity and for unreimbursed business … Continue reading
Caesars Gets Another Month
Caesars Entertainment Operating Company (CEOC) appealed Judge Goldgar’s decision to US District Court (decisions in a bankruptcy court get appealed to the District Court). Judge Robert Gettleman gave Caesars until October 5th; Judge Gettleman will hold a hearing in Chicago … Continue reading
Fail, Caesar: The Bankruptcy May Grow
On Friday, Bankruptcy Judge Benjamin Goldgar ruled that an injunction against $11 billion in lawsuits over how Caesars split itself into various units will be allowed to expire on Monday, August 29th. Given that the first of several court rulings … Continue reading
Posted in Gambling
Tagged Caesars.Entertainment
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Kiplinger’s Tax Friendly and Tax Unfriendly States: No Surprises
Kiplinger released its list of the tax friendly and least tax-friendly states in the US. There really aren’t any surprises: Here are the bottom ten: 1. California 2. Hawaii 3. Connecticut 4. New York 5. New Jersey 6. Minnesota 7. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Nevada
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Paying Employment Taxes Is Optional…Until You Get Caught
Two stories regarding employment taxes from the past week should serve as a reminder that paying employment taxes is only optional until you get caught. First, an update on the individual who thought he could just create a new business … Continue reading
Posted in Payroll Taxes, Tax Evasion
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Three Sets of Books Isn’t Better than One
From time to time I’ve seen stories of individuals using two sets of books: One with the actual numbers and one with the (lesser) numbers used to prepare the tax returns. It’s a great idea…until you get caught. A former … Continue reading
Posted in Tax Evasion
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