Category Archives: Scams

Can I Add Some Snake Oil to that Pension Plan, Too?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Russ

If I were a business owner, wouldn’t I want this wonderful pension plan? Under this plan, I’d (a) be able to turn personal expenses into deductible pension contributions; (b) the pension plan would only cover me (and my family), not … Continue reading →

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We the Losers

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Russ

We the People, the tax protester organization headed by Robert Schulz, has been on the wrong ends of various court rulings. We the People believed that you could voluntarily stop withholding. The IRS and the Department of Justice didn’t like … Continue reading →

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A Scam a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Posted on April 10, 2006 by Russ

One of my clients today asked me about reporting of offshore (foreign) bank accounts. I reminded him that if you have $10,000 or more at any time in a foreign bank account or accounts, they must be reported by checking … Continue reading →

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It’s Renewal Time, So Here Comes the Scam

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Russ

My corporation’s annual renewal fee (mandatory fee of $25 to the Secretary of State of California) is due in September. So what comes in my mail today? A request from “State Corporate Compliance” so that I can pay an additional … Continue reading →

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Board of Minutes and Resolutions (Scam Alert)

Posted on February 13, 2005 by Russ

Having returned from four days in computer netherworld, I ventured to get the mail from my PO Box and found a letter from the “Board of Minutes and Resolutions, Compliance Division.” For just $175, this “Board” promises to do your … Continue reading →