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Category Archives: Tax Fraud
The 2025 Tax Offender of the Year
Many are called; few are chosen. And I strongly advise you not to choose this route; however, every year my advice is ignored. Yes, it’s time for the annual award I give, the Tax Offender of the Year. As usual, there are … Continue reading
Brockman Estate Settles for $750 Million
Robert Brockman “won” the 2020 Tax Offender of the Year (an award you really, really don’t want to win); he passed away in August 2022. Mr. Brockman won the award for allegedly committing a billion dollar tax fraud. While his … Continue reading
Bozo Tax Tip #8: Publicize Your Tax Crimes on Social Media!
Social media is really, really big these days. You can follow me on X (Twitter). I may even update my Facebook page one of these days. Of course, I’m not a tax criminal, and my posts hopefully add knowledge for … Continue reading
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If You’re Asking for Bail, Don’t Hide Your Cryptocurrency Accounts
The saga of poker playing Supreme Court litigator (and, for the attorneys who read this, SCOTUSblog founder) Tom Goldstein continues. Mr. Goldstein was arrested late yesterday, and will be spending his time (at least for a while) at ClubFed while … Continue reading
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Supreme Court Litigator, High-Stakes Poker Player, and Tax Felon?
This morning, a friend texted me, “Russ, you MUST read this!” with a link to this story about Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein. Mr. Goldstein was indicted on numerous tax-related charged regarding how he handled his high-stakes poker playing. Mr. … Continue reading
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The 2024 Tax Offender of the Year
One year, perhaps, there won’t be so many nominees for my annual Tax Offender of the Year award…but this isn’t the year. We even have a repeat nominee (and I strongly considered giving that nominee the award). As a reminder, … Continue reading
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Nominations Due for the 2024 Tax Offender of the Year
It’s nearly time for the award I annually give: The Tax Offender of the Year. To qualify, the winner has to do more than cheating on his or her taxes; he or she needed to really cheat or have committed … Continue reading
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Bozo Tax Tip #3: Publicize Your Tax Crimes on Social Media!
Social media is really, really big these days. You can follow me on Twitter. I may even update my Facebook page one of these days. Of course, I’m not a tax criminal, and my posts hopefully add knowledge for others. … Continue reading
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The 2023 Tax Offender of the Year
So many try every year for my award–The Tax Offender of the Year. It’s not really something to be proud of; after all, to win this award you need to commit really big tax fraud or a series of Bozo-like … Continue reading
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Nominations Due for 2023 Tax Offender of the Year
It’s that time of year–the season of giving. Unlike gifts for your family and friends (where everyone, hopefully, has been nice), I’m looking for the naughty. Once again, I’m seeking nominations for this year’s Tax Offender of the Year. To … Continue reading
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