Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Well, He Did Make At Least One Payroll Tax Payment

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Russ

As an Enrolled Agent, I know that if I have employees and collect payroll tax for the employees, I had better remit it to the IRS (and state tax agencies). When I’ve been the employer, I’ve done that without fail. … Continue reading →

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Under the Table Worked for a While…

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Russ

Here’s a scheme that has a somewhat better chance of working than the usual employer tax fraud (of not remitting employment taxes, a scheme with a 0% chance of working). Let’s pay employees “under the table” using income to pay … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #9 1/2: 300 Million Witnesses Can’t Be Right!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Russ

I am a sad person this year as I’m writing my Bozo Tax Tips. Richard Hatch did nothing this past year to keep him in my top ten tax tips. Thus, Mr. Hatch is no longer part of the top … Continue reading →

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It Was Only a 13.33% Kickback

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Russ

Last year I reported on the case of Ronald Boyd. Mr. Boyd was Chief of Police of the Port of Los Angeles. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are two of the busiest ports in the world, and … Continue reading →

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An Entity a Day Will Keep the IRS Away, Right?

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Russ

Here’s a scheme that’s sure to work to avoid remitting payroll taxes to the IRS. Every day (or week or month), I’ll form a new business entity that’s collecting the tax. Once the amount due to the IRS gets large, … Continue reading →

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Those “Extra Services” Were Great for Business

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Russ

Tips are one of those things that are done for many services. When we go out to eat, we normally leave a tip for the servers. I tip when I get my hair cut. A Denver massage parlor owner had … Continue reading →

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That’s A Lot of Roast Beef Sandwiches

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Russ

Nick’s Famous Roast Beef is in Beverly, Massachusetts. You can get a roast beef sandwich for $4.50 to $6.95, definitely a reasonable price. The Department of Justice is alleging that one reason the prices are low is that the owners … Continue reading →

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Six Month Vacation Leads to Four and Eight Years at ClubFed

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Russ

Everyone likes vacations. Last year, I went to New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately, this year’s vacation wasn’t anything like that trip. An Oregon couple has learned that some vacations are better off not taken. As I previously wrote, Ronald and … Continue reading →

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I’m Sure Their Vacation in Arizona Will Impress the Sentencing Judge

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Russ

Back in October 2014, Ronald and Dorothea Joling were convicted of tax evasion. As the US Department of Justice noted in the press release, Evidence at trial detailed the Jolings’ illegal efforts over close to twenty years to keep the … Continue reading →

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Well, That’s One Way to Avoid ClubFed

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Russ

Peter Mizioch pleaded guilty on September 4th to one count of preparing a false tax return. Mr. Mizioch was allowed by the sentencing judge to go on a Caribbean cruise. Mr. Mizioch is now answering to a higher authority — … Continue reading →

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