Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Links from the Blogosphere

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Russ

Over the past few days there’s been plenty of good stuff in the tax blogosphere. Here are some highlights: Joe Kristan wrote about William Benson. Mr. Benson wrote The Law That Never Was alleging that the 16th Amendment wasn’t ratified. … Continue reading →

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Next Time, Hide the Cash and Books Better

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Russ

I’ve commented from time-to-time that cash income is just as taxable as payments by check or credit card. I’ve also mentioned that certain businesses have more problems than others with that; strip clubs are one example. Another example would be … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Evasion

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Russ

While I had a great Thanksgiving, the individuals I’m highlighting below had a bit less to be thankful for. The first story highlights an indirect result of a traffic ticket while the second spotlights recurrent attempts at defrauding the IRS … Continue reading →

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Snipes Appeal Heard Today

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Russ

Wesley Snipes had another day in court today. Oral arguments were heard in his appeal of his conviction on three misdemeanor tax evasion charges. Mr. Snipes’ attorneys argued that the trial should have been moved from Ocala, Florida to protect … Continue reading →

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A Front-Runner for Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Russ

We’re just six weeks away from the end of 2009, and it’s almost time for me to scour the news of the year to find the Tax Offender of the Year. It takes a lot to win this award; the … Continue reading →

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Bondage Breakers Heading to Bondage

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Russ

Back in March I reported on the founders of the Bondage Breakers Ministry. This ministry was different…quite different than the church or synagogue you may worship in. The founders, Lindsey Springer and Oscar Stilley, were praying for the elimination of … Continue reading →

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Beat It, or It’s Human Nature to Evade

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Russ

Eugene Cappello owns Connecticut Marketing and Consulting. The company sells Chinese made Michael Jackson memorabilia to the exclusive rightsowner of Michael Jackson products, Bravado. Given the untimely passing of Michael Jackson earlier this year, I’d expect that Mr. Cappello’s business … Continue reading →

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Hatch Freed

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Russ

Richard Hatch, a tax blogger’s best friend, is out of ClubFed. Mr. Hatch, convicted of tax evasion when he didn’t report his $1 million winnings from Survivor was freed on Friday. He will be on probation for three years and … Continue reading →

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Is the Tax Haven Era Ending?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Russ

Angel Gurria argues in the Guardian that it is, and bank secrecy will soon be a thing of the past. He notes, correctly, that even Liechtenstein has been signing agreements. Indeed, the principality announced today that it and Germany have … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Trust Fund Tax

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Russ

If you’re an executive of a company and having monetary troubles, it’s tempting to both hide that fact and to not pay your “Trust Fund” taxes. Trust Fund taxes are the payroll taxes you collect (from withholding) and match and … Continue reading →

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