Category Archives: Tax Evasion

A Bit More Fraud

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Russ

While I was in Palm Springs there was more fraud and evasion. In New York, an operator of a trucking company pleaded guilty to evading federal taxes to the tune of $2.5 million. Anthony Guido, of Pelham, New York, took … Continue reading →

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Off the Deep End

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Russ

Mike Finneran was the head diving coach for North Carolina State University. College athletics pays reasonably well, even for a “minor” sport such as diving; Mr. Finneran made between $60,000 and $180,000 a year. However, that’s not what he allegedly … Continue reading →

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Hatch Appeals

Posted on December 10, 2006 by Russ

Richard Hatch, the Survivor winner who is now a convicted tax offender, has formally appealed his conviction from earlier this year. The Associated Press reports that Hatch caught the producers of Survivor cheating (they allegedly gave food to other contestants); … Continue reading →

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Snipes Surrenders

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Russ

Wesley Snipes is a fugitive no longer. According to the Associated Press, Snipes surrendered to federal authorities in Florida today. He was later released on a $1 million bond. Snipes will be allowed to return to Namibia to finish the … Continue reading →

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Hot Air in More Ways than One

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Russ

VaporTech is a Livermore (California) company that uses steam, vapor, and high pressure to clean toxic soils or increase oil production from old wells. Its CEO used to be John Frances Griffin. I say ‘used to be’ because Mr. Griffin, … Continue reading →

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Philanthropist, or Tax Evader?

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Russ

Joe Mammana owns the Yardley Egg Farm in Ohio. He’s pledged millions to crack down on criminals. There’s just one little problem, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Mr. Mammana hasn’t paid his own taxes. The Associated Press reports that … Continue reading →

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Tapping the Till

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Russ

This is a story that really speaks for itself. Reverend John Henry Walker of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina pleaded guilty to nine counts of tax evasion and bank fraud. The Associated Press reported that federal prosecutors … Continue reading →

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Professor Maule on Snipes

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Russ

Professor Maule of MauledAgain has a great column on the Wesley Snipes case. Among Professor Maule’s excellent points are, “Snipes is a celebrity. People pay attention to him. Therefore, he has an obligation to set a good example. Although some … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes: I’m a Scapegoat

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Russ

Wesley Snipes sent an email over the weekend to Scott Maxwell, a columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. Maxwell put the highlights of Snipes’ email in his column; the full, unedited email is in his blog. It makes interesting reading for … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try These at Home

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Russ

There are many ways to save on taxes. Here are some ways to save on taxes that work…until you get caught. Method #1. Knowingly hire undocumented workers (felony #1), then don’t pay employment taxes on their wages (felony #2). It’s … Continue reading →

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