Category Archives: Tax Fraud

Two From the Bozo Tax Preparer Front

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Russ

Suppose you’re a tax “professional” and a client comes in who needs to file back tax returns. He presents his record of income for those years. You look at it and realize your client is going to owe a lot … Continue reading →

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That’s a Strange God to Pray For

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Russ

There are many religions in this world. But one you won’t see is the Church of the IRS. Somehow, that just doesn’t seem right. Well, from Oklahoma comes the antithesis of this. Lindsey Springer and Oscar Stilley formed the Bondage … Continue reading →

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Doctor Penis Guilty of Tax Fraud

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Russ

Dr. Jørn Ege had a thriving plastic surgery practice in Copenhagen. Apparently it was very successful—successful enough that he took 12.6 million kroner and didn’t disclose that on his 2005 income tax returns. Denmark isn’t known as a low tax … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Bar Owner and Poker Player Accused of 505 Counts

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

I usually don’t report on state tax fraud, but when I see someone accused of 505 counts, that gets my attention. From Lafayette, Louisiana, comes the story of Eric Cloutier. Mr. Cloutier is a former professional hockey player, and also … Continue reading →

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Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow, But Sticky Fingers…

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

The inscription on the New York City General Post Office is actually, Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Yet one postman serving the Bronx is, … Continue reading →

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A Bad Week for Bozo Tax Preparers

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Russ

I try hard to help my clients pay the lowest tax possible—legitimately. These Bozos skip that last word. Let’s start in Valdosta, Georgia. Back in November I reported on the scheme of Pamela and Clinton Hughes to claim fraudulent tax … Continue reading →

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2008 Tax Offender of the Year Gets Four More Years

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Russ

Robert Beale won the coveted Tax Offender of the Year award for 2008. Mr. Beale was being tried for tax evasion and he came up with what is clearly a Bozo idea: arresting the judge. After his conviction on tax … Continue reading →

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When You Admit to $200 Milliion in Fraud, It’s Hard to Deny Fraud

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Russ

Walter Anderson was a successful telecommunication entrepreneur. However, he ran afoul of the law. In 2006 he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion and one count of fraud after admitting to $200 million of tax evasion. … Continue reading →

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Update: Prokop Pleads Not Guilty

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Russ

Former NFL punter Joseph Prokop pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges this past week in Las Vegas. Mr. Prokop and two co-defendants are accused of causing $324 million in income tax underpayments to the IRS. Mr. Prokop faces up … Continue reading →

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Trust Fund Taxes Not Paid Lead to the Expected Result

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Russ

Let’s head to Corpus Christi, Texas. Stephen and Bryan Lyons operated B&T Rents. The store was profitable. Of course it helps when you don’t send your trust fund taxes to the IRS. As I’ve said before, if you do that … Continue reading →

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