Category Archives: Tax Fraud

American Rights Litigators Has a Cameo Appearance

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Russ

Do you remember American Rights Litigators (ARL)? They were the outfit that counseled Wesley Snipes so successfully that he’s now enjoying three years at ClubFed. A couple who also believed the snake oil that ARL peddled is likewise about to … Continue reading →

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Copyrighting a Name or 83 Years

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Russ

As a published author, I’m very aware of copyrights. The books I’ve written are copyrighted. This blog is copyrighted. That doesn’t prohibit anyone from making an excerpt–that’s covered under “fair use”–but it does prohibit individuals from plagiarizing the blog. That … Continue reading →

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Excellent Fraud?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Russ

Two Georgia tax preparers may have prepared their last returns. Larry Heath and Andy Heath are brothers. Both own and operate tax preparation businesses in northern Georgia. Both have prepared lots of returns, and they likely have very satisfied customers. … Continue reading →

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“First Lady” of Tax Fraud Indicted for Fraud

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Russ

We have a late entry for the 2012 Tax Offender of the Year. Rashia Wilson bragged on her Facebook page, something that many individuals do. But it’s what she said that likely got her in trouble. According to the Tampa … Continue reading →

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“Tax Guys” Get Taxing Result

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Russ

Sometimes you get a better result (tax-wise) if your income is higher. That’s because of refundable credits like the Earned Income Credit. Now, I can’t change a client’s income so that they will qualify for a credit; your income is … Continue reading →

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Ref Fouls Out

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Russ

Last year I reported on the rather brazen scheme of some referees at New York’s Chelsea Piers. Instead of reporting their $40 income per game, they decided to commit identity theft and use false names for reporting their income. This … Continue reading →

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Why Rob Banks?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Russ

Question: “Why do you rob banks, Mr. Sutton?” Answer: “Because that’s where the money is.” It’s debatable whether or not legendary bank robber Willie Sutton ever said that. However, the idea of only robbing something that has money is a … Continue reading →

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If It’s In Cash It Doesn’t Count, Right?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Russ

Three owners of a charter bus company in San Jose, California apparently had the idea that if it’s in cash, it’s not income. As readers of this blog know, that’s definitely not the case. This likely won’t turn out well … Continue reading →

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Bennett Gets 15 Months

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Russ

Michael Bennett, a former NFL player with the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders, received 15 months at ClubFed last week. Mr. Bennett got involved with a fraud scheme that was tangential to an identity theft/tax refund scheme. Mr. Bennett went … Continue reading →

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208 Chances to Commit Tax Evasion and Other Stories

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Russ

There are good schemes and bad schemes. Today, I’m focusing on the particularly stupid. From McClellandtown, Pennsylvania comes the story of Sherman Friend. Mr. Friend just knew that the number “1127” would come up in the lottery. He bought 208 … Continue reading →

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