Category Archives: Tax Fraud

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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The 2022 Tax Offender of the Year

It’s time once more for that super prestigious award I give out, the Tax Offender of the Year.  One year there will be no candidates, but 2022 absolutely isn’t the year.  Let’s look first at some who didn’t make the … Continue reading

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Answering to a Higher Authority

Robert Brockman, the 2020 Tax Offender of the Year, passed away last weekend.  Mr. Brockman was facing a 39-count indictment for tax fraud and related charges; his trial was set for this coming February.  Mr. Brockman’s attorneys argued that he … Continue reading

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The 2021 Tax Offender of the Year

It’s time once more for that (not really) most prestigious of prestigious awards, the Tax Offender of the Year.  One year I’ll find that I don’t have many deserving winners (probably the year after I retire); however, there were plenty … Continue reading

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