Category Archives: Tax Evasion

German Scandal Spreads

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Russ

I wrote earlier about the tax scandal in Germany. Well, that scandal that began in Germany over hidden funds in Liechtenstein has spread. Countries now investigating Liechtenstein-related accounts include France, England, Australia, Italy, Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, Greece and Spain. … Continue reading →

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Chihuahuas Don’t Evade Taxes

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Russ

Last week I had a story about a Taco Bell franchisee around the time that the chain had a talking chihuahua. Today I have a story where a tax evader compares himself to a chihuahua. Bohdan Senyszyn is a CPA … Continue reading →

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Athletes in Tax Trouble

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Russ

Two reports this weekend about athletes having tax troubles. First, former baseball player Lenny Dykstra refused to pay his accountant’s bill. Well, he was billed $111,097. I guess I don’t charge enough. Anyway, Dykstra told the New York Daily News, … Continue reading →

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We the Losers

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Russ

We the People, the tax protester organization headed by Robert Schulz, has been on the wrong ends of various court rulings. We the People believed that you could voluntarily stop withholding. The IRS and the Department of Justice didn’t like … Continue reading →

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Germany Isn’t Happy with Liecthenstein

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Russ

The tiny principality of Liechtenstein is known as a tax haven. A few months ago an ex-employee at a bank in Liechtenstein apparently leaked details of some bank accounts held by Germans. The German finance ministry has said that they … Continue reading →

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Tax Protesters Targeted

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Russ

Thinking about using one of the creative arguments in the Tax Protester FAQ? You may want to think again. Besides the fact (and yes, it’s a fact) that all of those arguments won’t hold up the IRS and the Department … Continue reading →

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Another Bozo Tax Preparer Caught

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Russ

Anthony Pendleton ran Payless Tax Services of Inglewood, California. Mr. Pendleton allegedly had an interesting way to ensure that his clients got refunds: He allegedly invented employers for his clients, generated phony W-2s, and fabricated educational expenses. It’s a trifecta … Continue reading →

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Do Not Try This Yourself

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Russ

Wesley Snipes wasn’t the only individual who learned his fate last week. Here are three more cases of tax evasion which all share a common theme. First, from Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania comes the story of a couple who put business … Continue reading →

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D’Angelo Pleads Guilty

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Russ

Back in November we reported on Robert D’Angelo. Mr. D’Angelo, the former head of the Madison, Wisconsin Overture Center, was facing a variety of charges based on him running two side businesses using city facilities and not reporting the income … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on the Snipes Trial

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Russ

Why was Wesley Snipes found not guilty of tax fraud charges? Was it a repeat of the OJ Simpson case? Is this a huge victory for tax protesters? It’s interesting that both prosecutors and defense attorneys praised the jury in … Continue reading →

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