Category Archives: Tax Evasion

If You Can’t Get the Refund, Why Not File Some Liens?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Russ

The answer to this is, perhaps it’s against the law. And it is. Let me start at the beginning. Back in 2008, Francis Chandler filed his 2007 tax return. He claimed he had quite a bit of interest income and … Continue reading →

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While I Was Out…

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Russ

I’ve recovered from Tax Day, my sleep is caught up, and it appears Las Vegas has moved smoothly towards summer (it reached 89 today). There has been a little bit of tax news during the past month: Good News for … Continue reading →

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“Just Pay the Five Dollars….”

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Russ

That’s one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies, North by Northwest. In that classic movie, Cary Grant’s character gets drunk and, well, I’ll be giving away some of the movie if I went on. In any … Continue reading →

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Utopia Is Dead

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Russ

A perfect place. That’s what comes to my mind when I hear the word “utopia.” Vincent and Mary Giamo had a different idea; Utopia was their nightclub in Orchard Park, New York (near Buffalo). It was quite successful as they … Continue reading →

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Really Big Tax Evasion Leads to Really Long Sentence at ClubFed

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Russ

There’s tax evasion, big tax evasion, and then we have this story of really, really big tax evasion. And we also must highlight once again that tax protester arguments have as much chance of flying as the dodo bird. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Health Care Fraud Leads to Tax Charge

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Russ

I’ve mentioned previously that if you fail to report illegal income on your tax return, you’re guilty of tax evasion. Yes, illegal income is just as taxable as legal income. This came into play with an ongoing investigation in Southern … Continue reading →

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Another Nominee for Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Russ

It’s getting to be that time of the year: Nominations are due for the Tax Offender of the Year. Remember, to be considered for this award the offender must do more than just cheat on his taxes. It has to … Continue reading →

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Nifty Scheme Lands Five at ClubFed

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Russ

Last year I reported on the inventive scheme used by the owners of Nifty Fifty’s, a Philadelphia area restaurant chain. Back in 1986, the restaurant was founded. The chain is themed on the 1950s; the owners apparently longed for the … Continue reading →

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Bubba Paris Sacked, Pleads Guilty to Not Filing a Tax Return

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Russ

Former San Francisco 49er William H Paris, Jr. (aka Bubba Paris) is now a motivational speaker. He’ll have a new topic to talk about: Why You Should Pay Your Taxes. Back in February Mr. Paris was indicted on three misdemeanor … Continue reading →

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When They Can’t Get You for the Real Crime, There’s Always Tax Evasion

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Russ

One of my clients a few days ago asked me jokingly–she’s been a client for years, so I know when she’s joking, “If I had a stream of illegal cash income, do I have to declare it on my tax … Continue reading →

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