Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Helping Boss, Wife, and His Mistress Leads to ClubFed, Not a Cheap Novel

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Russ

Dennis Sartain used to be the typical accountant. He worked for Thomas Parenteau, a Columbus, Ohio homebuilder. Of course, Mr. Parenteau was found guilty of 11 counts of tax evasion and related charges, and that’s not typical. And as I … Continue reading →

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Triple Your Pleasure, Triple Your Trouble with the Triple-Trust

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Russ

As I’ve said on numerous occasions, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is. Still, the gullible keep flocking to the schemes that cause income to magically disappear. Steven Allen, an attorney, and Allen Goodmansen, a CPA, … Continue reading →

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Wellek Pleads Guilty, Admits Tax Evasions

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Russ

In October I noted that Michael Wellek, the owner of three strip clubs in the Chicago area, would soon plead guilty to tax evasion. He did so last week. Mr. Wellek admitted he didn’t file a tax return for years … Continue reading →

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Kritt Wins One

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Russ

Earlier this year I reported on Attorney Ira Kritt, and that he has been charged in a tax fraud case in South Dakota. I had noted that Mr. Kritt had also been charged in a West Virginia case. Mr. Kritt, … Continue reading →

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It Was Only $12 Million and You Seized it Five Years Ago, So Now You’re Filing Charges?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Russ

One of my first ever blog posts (back in 2005) was short and succinct: “Cops Moonlighting as Strip Club Bouncers Charged with Tax Fraud.” Back in April, 2005, Michael Wellek, the owner of an Elk Grove Village (Illinois) strip club … Continue reading →

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Congressman’s Wife to Plead Guilty to Tax Charges

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Russ

For those who don’t watch television, listen to the radio, or get mail, yes, there’s an election in less than a month. And for one Congressman in Massachusetts, there’s some bad news. Congressman John Tierney represents Salem and surrounding areas … Continue reading →

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I Think I’ve Seen This Before

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Russ

You go on a reality television show, and you manage to win a prize. Along with your check the producers hand you a Form 1099-MISC. Do you: (a) Report the winnings on your taxes, as the IRS will have those … Continue reading →

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That Was the Week That Was

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Russ

A very interesting week has past, featuring PTIN madness, a new California budget that is yet another bad budget, and what not to do if you’re unhappy with your tax refund. First, Joe Kristan linked to the Bad Lawyer Blog. … Continue reading →

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Foreign Corporations, a Doctor, and Alleged Sham Losses: Boy, This Sounds Familiar

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Russ

You know how some recipes always say to add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of sugar? It’s the same way when you read stories about foreign trusts and taxes. One quick glance at the headline and I already … Continue reading →

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Sugar, Sugar

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Russ

When I think of sugar, I think of the sweetener you put into a cup of coffee. Or perhaps this song: But this is a tax blog, so we’re going to deal with something different…something very different. The Sugar House … Continue reading →

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