Category Archives: Tax Evasion

At Least His Name Was Right on the Return

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Russ

Steven H. Young of St. Petersburg, Florida didn’t like to pay taxes. Well, most of us don’t like to pay taxes but we do because it’s the law. Mr. Young decided that veracity wasn’t needed when filing tax returns. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Sovereign Stupidity

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Russ

Most electrical engineers are intelligent. Perhaps I’m biased: My father was an electrical engineer and my brother has a degree in electrical engineering. This story focuses on an electrical engineer who showed a lack of intelligence in dealing with taxes. … Continue reading →

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This Isn’t What I Think of When I Hear “Law School”

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Russ

When I think of a law school, I think of a university teaching students how to be attorneys. My cousin is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School; that’s a law school. That’s not what I’m writing about … Continue reading →

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If You’re a Celebrity…

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Russ

…It pays to file and pay your taxes. This goes even for those behind the scenes. Mario Winans is a record producer, a singer, and a songwriter. He’s won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance. He may be best … Continue reading →

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Paying Employment Taxes Is Optional…Until You Get Caught

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Russ

Two stories regarding employment taxes from the past week should serve as a reminder that paying employment taxes is only optional until you get caught. First, an update on the individual who thought he could just create a new business … Continue reading →

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Three Sets of Books Isn’t Better than One

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Russ

From time to time I’ve seen stories of individuals using two sets of books: One with the actual numbers and one with the (lesser) numbers used to prepare the tax returns. It’s a great idea…until you get caught. A former … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Go to ClubFed…

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Russ

…The simplest, fastest, and easiest method (via the tax world) is to withhold employment taxes and not remit them to the IRS. This is always investigated. But at least once a month I see yet another example. Take the case … Continue reading →

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Lionel Messi On Trial For Tax Evasion

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Russ

Football–well, soccer for us colonials–is a big business. Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best players. The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria, accuses Mr. Messi (and his father) of evading €4.16 million of tax on his image rights. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Mix Sacked: From Hall of Fame to ClubFed?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Russ

Ron Mix is in the NFL Hall of Fame for his play as an offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers. He was nicknamed the “Intellectual Assassin” for the combination of his physical play and his law degree. Mr. Mix’s … Continue reading →

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He Didn’t Wear His Sunglasses at Night

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Russ

Speaking of guilty pleasures, one of my favorite 1980’s songs is Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses At Night.” One New York seller of sunglasses forgot a not-so-minor detail of selling sunglasses, and may be finding his way to ClubFed. Michael Stern was … Continue reading →

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