Category Archives: Tax Evasion

Not So Brilliant Ideas…

Posted on May 7, 2005 by Russ

A man in Cincinnati, OH came up with a great idea (or so he thought). He decided to sell income tax evasion kits. Somehow the IRS and the Department of Justice didn’t think it was a great idea. Yeah, they’re … Continue reading →

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“Ex-Oakland Voodoo Chief Indicted for Tax Evasion”

Posted on April 19, 2005 by Russ

Yet another headline that says it all. Apparently (and allegedly), the ex-voodoo chief failed to pay $1.7 million in taxes related to her practice from 1998-2003. I didn’t realize that profession was so lucrative….

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If It Sounds Too Good to be True (1)

Posted on April 3, 2005 by Russ

The Franchise Tax Board arrested Jon Gunderson, the owner-operator of Outdoor Media Group, Inc., a California billboard company. Mr. Gunderson allegedly invented phony transactions to alleviate $53 million in tax he would have owed the state. Mr. Gunderson is being … Continue reading →

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Richard Hatch: CBS Should Have Withheld Taxes

Posted on March 13, 2005 by Russ

When we last left Richard Hatch, the $1 million winner from Survivor who didn’t pay his income taxes, he withdrew his plea of guilty. He now claims, in an interview with AP, that CBS should have withheld his taxes because … Continue reading →

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Hatch Backs Away From Plea

Posted on March 9, 2005 by Russ

While I was on the East Coast, Richard Hatch backed off from pleading guilty to tax fraud. Hatch, who won $1 million on Survivor, allegedly did not declare his prize on his tax return. The government has dismissed the charges, … Continue reading →

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Just a “Little” Evasion ($200 Million)

Posted on March 1, 2005 by Russ

As you will undoubtedly read (or have read) in your local newspaper, Walter Anderson has been arrested for allegedly not paying $200 million in Federal and District of Columbia income taxes. Roth & Company’s tax updates (now renamed www.taxupdateblog.com) has … Continue reading →

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Cheat $3.7 Million, Pay $1.4 Million

Posted on March 1, 2005 by Russ

Adult videos can be a lucrative business. Michael S. Morrison of Atlanta owned some adult video stores. In 2000 & 2001, he reported on his tax return lower “booth rentals” because of competition. The IRS felt otherwise. As the Atlanta … Continue reading →

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“Fired” Judge Gets Last Laugh

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Russ

If you’re ever in court, hopefully you won’t insult the judge. It might come back to bite you. According to the Arlington (TX) Star-Telegram, Charles Ford and his wife Bivian Brumley were found guilty of tax evasion. Presiding at the … Continue reading →

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Thompson Convicted on Tax Evasion Counts

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Russ

The “tax honesty” movement claimed that you didn’t have to pay US income taxes because the IRS was misapplying the law. Al Thompson was the leader of one group of protesters. Note the use of “was.” His new home will … Continue reading →

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