Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Another South Carolina Politician Guilty of Tax Charges

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Russ

There must be something in the water in the Palmetto State: Yet another politician in South Carolina forgot about filing his taxes. This time it was a Democrat, State Representative Harold Mitchell (D-Spartanburg) who claimed he just filed late. He … Continue reading →

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I am not a Crook

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Russ

A friend sent me a link to a news story; she headlined it in her email, “Russell Fox caught as tax evader; must repay 200,000.” And then I took a look at the story: A fish and chip shop owner … Continue reading →

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208 Chances to Commit Tax Evasion and Other Stories

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Russ

There are good schemes and bad schemes. Today, I’m focusing on the particularly stupid. From McClellandtown, Pennsylvania comes the story of Sherman Friend. Mr. Friend just knew that the number “1127” would come up in the lottery. He bought 208 … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Attorney Accused of Tax Evasion and Structuring

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Russ

On Wednesday, I attended an all-day continuing education seminar put on by the Nevada Society of Enrolled Agents. This happened to be the annual IRS liaison meeting, and a hot topic was the indictment of Randolph Goldberg. This was especially … Continue reading →

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Well, He Probably Wouldn’t Have Won Reelection

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Russ

John McCauley, Jr. is the Deputy Speaker of the Rhode Island House. He’s not running for reelection. Given that he will be pleading guilty to one count of tax fraud and one count of conspiracy, that’s likely a good decision. … Continue reading →

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Another Week, More Tax-Related Identity Theft

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Russ

Seven citizens from Zimbabwe opened Express Refund Center in Cincinnati in 2007. The business thrived, but not for those unfortunate souls who used the service. It seems that the operators allegedly decided that stealing their customers’ identities was a lot … Continue reading →

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“Uniquely American…Cooking the Books”

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Russ

From South Florida comes the tale of woe for David Cypress. Mr. Cypress is a former leader of the Seminole Tribe in South Florida. The Seminoles have a gambling palace in Hollywood, Florida: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. … Continue reading →

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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener on the Other Side

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Russ

Here in Las Vegas the local water district really, really tries for everyone to remove their lawns and replace them with “water-friendly” landscapes. Of course, this isn’t an issue in most of the US where rain happens far more frequently … Continue reading →

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Attorney Gets Tax Lien, Then Allegedly Commits Tax Evasion

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Russ

Lee Gottesman is a bankruptcy attorney in Toms River, New Jersey. He is also facing a heap load of tax troubles for some of the usual reasons. According to the Department of Justice, Mr. Gottesman allegedly created a sub account … Continue reading →

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Sigel Gets Two Years

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Russ

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel pleaded guilty to tax evasion last year. He was sentenced to two years at ClubFed, and must make full restitution to the IRS. He must report to prison in September.

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