Category Archives: Tax Fraud

Joseph Pleads Guilty

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Russ

Back in May I wrote about William Joseph, the former NFL player caught in an identity theft ring that was broken through an FBI sting. Mr. Joseph pleaded guilty last week to tax fraud. Mr. Joseph’s attorney, Roderick Vereen, told … Continue reading →

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Not Only Were the Employees Outsourced, The Taxes Went Away, Too

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Russ

From San Antonio comes word of a company that allegedly took care of small businesses’ taxes in a way that’s, well, arresting. John Bean apparently owned a professional employer organization named “Synergy Personnel.” Most PEOs become the actual employer and, … Continue reading →

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Two Sets of Books Aren’t Better than One

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Russ

I’ve found that the one set of books I keep is plenty. Why would I want (or need) a second set of records showing my income and expenses? Of course, I don’t have a Bozo mind, and I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Charging Money for Canadians to Commit US Tax Fraud Doesn’t Work Well

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Russ

Have I got a deal for you! Did you know that even if you have never submitted a tax return in the US that you can get a refund? Yes, thanks to the magical (and mythical) bank account sitting at … Continue reading →

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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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