Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Wellek Gets 1 Year at ClubFed

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Russ

There’s something about strip clubs that make them go hand-in-hand with tax evasion. Michael Wellek owned three such clubs in the Chicagoland area. Back in 2003, the IRS seized $12 million from a warehouse owned by Mr. Wellek. And that’s … Continue reading →

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William Murray Follow-Up

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Russ

For those of you who may remember, just about one year ago I wrote about William Murray. Mr. Murray was the proprietor of a tax blog called April15.com. He was a CPA in Sacramento who had a large practice. He … Continue reading →

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No Tranquility Here

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Russ

On a rainy night here in Irvine (but a happy night for Chicago Bears fans) I’m quite tranquil. However, somehow I missed a news story last week which is anything but tranquil. John Gauruder of Trementon, Utah was a chiropractor. … Continue reading →

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Quellos Figure Gives Lecture; It Was a “House of Cards”

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Russ

There’s a rule that I’ve stated over and over in this blog: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you hear of an investment that pays 30% when the typical investment is paying 3%, there’s … Continue reading →

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Just What You Need for the Holidays: The Wesley Snipes Jail Breaker App

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Russ

The world of cellphones has changed markedly over the past 20 years. I remember my first cellphone: It was a carphone, and it must have weighed 15 pounds. The service on it wasn’t that great, but it was a necessary … Continue reading →

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Blade: Pennsylvania Coming Soon

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Russ

Wesley Snipes will soon be reporting to prison in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. Mr. Snipes was ordered to report to the Federal Correctional Institution McKean by noon on December 9th. I’d expect that Mr. Snipes will be in FCI McKean’s satellite … Continue reading →

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High Fashion or Really Big Tax Evasion?

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Russ

I’m not a fashion snob. But even I have heard of Dolce and Gabbana, the Italian fashion powerhouse. So the news that Dolce and Gabbana are accused of evading income tax on €1 Billion of income ($1.324 Billion) should be … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes to Appeal to Supreme Court; Wants Bail

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Russ

According to the BBC, actor Wesley Snipes has requested bail to be continued pending a further appeal of his convictions for income tax evasion. Judge William Terrell Hodges gave the Department of Justice until Tuesday to respond to Mr. Snipes’ … Continue reading →

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Paul Hogan Cleared of Criminal Tax Evasion

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Russ

The Australian Crime Commission announced last week that actor Paul Hogan (star of Crocodile Dundee) has been cleared of tax evasion charges. The ACC stated, On the material presently available to the ACC, including documents recently obtained as a result … Continue reading →

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Denver “High-End” Madam Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Russ

Somehow tax evasion goes hand-in-hand with strip clubs and escort services. And if the government is correct in its allegations, a Denver madam will soon have plenty of time at ClubFed to reflect on this. Brenda Stewart apparently owned Denver … Continue reading →

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