Category Archives: Tax Evasion

A Dose of Evasion for the Weekend

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Russ

I’ve been on the road this week, and am enjoying the nice weather in the upper Midwest. The individuals I’m going to profile are probably not enjoying much, including the weather. In Flint, Michigan, Linda Cochran prepared tax returns. She … Continue reading →

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Back at Work…To See Some Fraud

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Russ

I’ve recovered from Tax Day, and am back at work. While I’ve been gone, there’s been a lot of fraud. That’s typical for this time of year, as the government loves letting people know that tax fraud is bad. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Crime Blog

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Russ

Another week, some more bites out of crime in the tax world. We’ll hit both coasts today, and even have some pot tax news. First, a man in Racine, Wisconsin apparently liked my Bozo Tax Tip #8. Yep, he allegedly … Continue reading →

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Weekend Crime Report

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Russ

A lot has been posted this weekend in the annals of tax crime. We’ll venture from New York to the Gulf Coast to see if the government took a bite out of [tax] crime. Another of the Ozbay clan has … Continue reading →

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The Curves Are Less Dangerous

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Russ

There’s something about strip clubs that brings out the worst in taxpayers. They’re a mecca for tax fraud. In January I brought you the story of Dangerous Curves, a Philadelphia area strip club whose owners were accused of tax fraud. … Continue reading →

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No Sale for Palfrey

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Russ

Pity the poor madam escort service operator accused of being a madam. She has but one tangible asset, or so she says, a phone list of her well-to-do clients in Washington, DC. Why not sell the list to finance her … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Think There’s No Income Tax

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Russ

If you don’t pay your taxes, or file a return with all zeroes, things will happen. Eventually, when you owe enough money, an IRS agent will knock on your door (or send you a certified letter). If you keep ignoring … Continue reading →

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Is Witness Intimidation Next?

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Russ

Erle Stanley Gardner would enjoy this plot. A madam, excuse me, an escort service operator, is accused of racketeering and money laundering. She has a list of her customers that she wants to sell. She claims to have given a … Continue reading →

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Hatch Heads Back to Court

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Russ

Survivor winner, but court loser, Richard Hatch had his appeal heard in Boston last Thursday. Hatch, convicted on multiple counts of tax evasion, is now serving his four-plus year prison term. Hatch is arguing that he should have been able … Continue reading →

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Crime Log

Posted on March 4, 2007 by Russ

The last few days have seen a few interesting stories of fraud and deceit in the tax world. We begin in the heart of Texas, travel to the East Coast, and end up with two stories that have a California … Continue reading →

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