Category Archives: Orange County

Speaking: Ethics in the Digital World

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Russ

I’ll be back in my old stomping grounds of Orange County next Tuesday; I’ll be speaking to the Orange County Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents on “Ethics in the Digital World.” I’ll be noting all the bad … Continue reading →

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If You Get a Tax Refund That’s Someone Else’s, Don’t Spend the Money

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Russ

Last year I reported on the case of the misplaced tax refund. An Orange County, California women put in the wrong account number on her tax return. She used an account that she had closed years ago. However, Citibank reissued … Continue reading →

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Real Housewife Tax Cheats in my Backyard

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Russ

I’m a resident of Orange County (well, if you read the next post I write…), and I missed the Real Housewife Tax Cheats in Orange County. Luckily, Joe Kristan caught it. The Orange County Premium Fraud Task Force, a collaboration … Continue reading →

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When You Get that $110,000 Refund That’s Not Yours….

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Russ

What happens when you get a tax refund direct deposited in your bank account? Well, you spend the money (or invest it, etc.). But what if that isn’t your refund? Well, that’s a problem. Earlier this year I reported on … Continue reading →

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Soon to be On the Street?

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Russ

Chriss Street is Orange County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector. He’s the person responsible for collecting the property tax bills for Irvine, and the rest of Orange County. Mr. Street is up for re-election this June, and he’ll likely face a tough fight. … Continue reading →

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