Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Dancing Eunuchs and Other Stories

Posted on November 11, 2006 by Russ

I’m way behind in my reading of other tax blogs this week. I’ve been busy with personal stuff, and thanking my stars I’m not a tax evader in India. For India, a nation of chronic tax evaders, has set dancing … Continue reading →

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US 58, Hovind 0

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Russ

Since we’re still in football season, I thought it would be appropriate to report this story in that format. As I reported earlier, Hovind was accused of 58 counts of tax fraud and related charges. Last Thursday he was found … Continue reading →

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Snipes Didn’t Make a Deal???

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Russ

There’s a possible new entrant into the Bozo Taxpayer’s Hall of Fame: Wesley Snipes. The Tampa Tribune reported that Snipes does not have a deal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert O’Neill told the Tribune, “We have no idea where that came … Continue reading →

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Snipes Makes a Deal

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Russ

According to Variety, actor Wesley Snipes has agreed to surrender to federal authorities upon his return to the United States. He has also reportedly agreed to a repayment plan with the IRS. Snipes is currently in Namibia filming Gallowwalker. Snipes … Continue reading →

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When a Man Murders, and Other Tax Cheats

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Russ

If you’re sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder, what’s a little tax fraud? Indeed, there have been many reports that prisoners with lots of time on their hands have been trying to defraud the IRS and state tax … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes, Where Are You?

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Russ

Well, Edwin Kanguatjivi told Reuters that Mr. Snipes is filming a movie in Namibia. “It is confirmed. He is definitely here.” The United States does not have an extradition treaty with Namibia. Meanwhile, a South African report states that Snipes … Continue reading →

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90 Cloudy Days

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Russ

That’s the number of days in jail that Sunny Garcia will be facing. Mr. Garcia, the former surfing champion who was convicted of tax evasion for not paying $117,000 in taxes from 1996-2001, will report to prison in January. He’ll … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes, Tax Cheat?

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Russ

Actor Wesley Snipes was indicted today on eight counts of tax fraud. Snipes is accused of not filing tax returns for the last six years and of filing false refund claims totaling $12 million. Over the last six years Snipes … Continue reading →

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No Renaissance for Them

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Russ

Back in 2000, the IRS raided “Renaissance, The Tax People.” The company was a multi-level marketing firm specializing in tax. Nothing wrong so far. However, the Department of Justice alleged in 2004 that the company told clients to add non-existant … Continue reading →

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What Is It About Strip Club Owners that Makes Them Want to Become Tax Cheats?

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Russ

I wish I knew the answer—I could write a book on it! Perhaps it’s the cash income. Maybe it’s the borderline pornography. In any case, yet another strip club owner had his day in court. James Andrew Yaeger, of Columbia, … Continue reading →

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