Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Francis Gets to Sample ClubFed

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Russ

Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis faces felony tax evasion charges. This morning he was supposed to appear in Federal Court in downtown Los Angeles at 8:30a.m. He didn’t show up. After a phone call to his home wasn’t answered, … Continue reading →

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Zumwinkel Pays Fine, Avoids Prison

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Russ

Yesterday I reported on Claus Zumwinkel, the former head of Deutsche Post AG, the German mail and logistics giant. Mr. Zumwinkel admitted last week that he evaded paying taxes on €970,000. Presiding Judge Wolfgang Mittrup said Zumwinkel had “knowingly, meticulously, … Continue reading →

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Touch of Brazil Owner Avoids ClubFed

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Russ

There’s something about escort services and tax evasion. It’s a cash business, of course, and the owners get tempted by the cash. After all, who is going to rat on an escort service? Well, someone did let the IRS know … Continue reading →

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Will “I Forgot” Work for Me?

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Russ

Well, there’s a new Treasury Secretary tonight. Tim Geithner was approved by the Senate 60-44. Personally, I’m very unhappy with this. Yes, I do believe that failure to pay his taxes does disqualify Mr. Geithner from being Treasury Secretary (and … Continue reading →

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Blackmail and Tax Evasion from Europe

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Russ

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG (LLB) is the oldest bank in the principality of Liechtenstein. It’s also very much involved in the current European tax evasion scandal centered around Germany. Two related stories emerged this past week. First, a German court has … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try These at Home

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Russ

We may have a new President, but it’s the same old tax fraud. Please, don’t try any of these yourself. >From Snohomish, Washington comes a crime that’s guaranteed to get yourself sent to ClubFed. Simply take the trust fund (FICA … Continue reading →

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Snipes Parties, Loses Passport

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Russ

Poor Wesley Snipes. Mr. Snipes has appealed his convictions and sentence for tax evasion. While waiting for the appeal, he was given permission to travel to London and Bangkok for acting roles. He did, and that was fine. But he … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Russ

Two brothers operated two businesses: a fruit market and a car wash. Two sets of books and skimming lead to a likely term at ClubFed. Halfway across the country we also have a story of an alleged Bozo tax preparer. … Continue reading →

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Givers Gain

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Russ

Two tax fraud stories on Tuesday, making it a twofer for Bozos. And trust me, don’t try either of these yourself. First, we head to Miami. Pablo Gehr allegedly wanted to help his fellow church parishioners. He allegedly volunteered to … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Monday

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Russ

It’s only Monday. And I already have several tales of woe from the tax evasion front. First, there’s one less Bozo preparer out in the world. Tommy Jordan is the former owner of Tax Tyme in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Jordan … Continue reading →

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