Category Archives: Tax Fraud

Bozo Payroll Tax Scheme Lands Woman in ClubFed

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Russ

As I’ve said repeatedly, if you want to get in trouble with the IRS simply don’t remit payroll taxes that have been withheld to the government. You are certain to be investigated, and if any wrongdoing is found the investigation … Continue reading →

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Ex-Eagle Sues Co-Defendants

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Russ

It seems we’re stuck in the football motif. Freddie Mitchell played for the Philadelphia Eagles and is most remembered for this play: Earlier this year, he found himself indicted for tax fraud along with two others, Jamie Russ-Walls and Richard … Continue reading →

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What Does Weaving Have to do With Taxes?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Russ

I can’t answer the question I just posed: As far as I know they have nothing to do with each other. Of course, I’m often wrong, and this is one of those times. Here, the connection is that the owner … Continue reading →

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It Only Works Until You Get Caught

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Russ

One of the recurring themes of this blog is that a business owner must pay his payroll taxes. The government considers Trust Fund taxes to be their money and they will always investigate payroll tax crimes. Similarly, workers compensation is … Continue reading →

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He Should Have Known Better

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Russ

It’s one thing if someone makes an honest mistake in preparing his tax returns. It’s another thing if an attorney makes an honest mistake. It’s quite a different thing if the attorney makes dishonest mistakes and obstructs justice. I expect … Continue reading →

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On Wednesday the Rabbi Will Go to ClubFed

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Russ

I’ve reported on Spinka before. The Grand Rabbi of Spinka, Naftali Tzi Weisz, was jailed for two years for his part in a charitable donation (but not really charitable donation) tax fraud scheme. Apparently, there’s more to investigate. A Grand … Continue reading →

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Confidence…Make that Confidence Man

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Russ

A former IRS employee decided to head to Thailand after bilking investors in a Ponzi scheme. That country wasn’t a great choice, as there is an extradition treaty to the US. Adding to his woes was his general disdain for … Continue reading →

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I Hope You Like Florence, Colorado

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Russ

Kevin Small has had a decidedly interesting career. He has had 30 arrests for all sorts of crimes (including violent crimes). While enjoying Pennsylvania’s state prisons, he decided to commit tax fraud from the IRS. He was “caught” after obtaining … Continue reading →

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Well, She Didn’t Get Charged with Impersonating a CPA…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Russ

Every so often a client asks me to send a mortgage company a letter noting that I prepared their tax returns, and verifying their income for those years. I haven’t been asked to send a letter to a mortgage company … Continue reading →

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Hiding a Golf Course and Millions

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Russ

It’s one thing to hide a few dollars. It’s quite another to hide a few million dollars. The IRS’s assault on UBS, the Swiss bank, has reaped some more indictments. This time, three individuals involved in venture capital are alleged … Continue reading →

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