Category Archives: Tax Fraud

Bonds Indicted for Perjury and Obstruction of Justice

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Russ

Barry Bonds was indicted this afternoon on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Bonds was not indicted on any tax charges. I’m sure this indictment will gets lots of play in the media, and on sports websites such as … Continue reading →

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Haas Formally Sentenced

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Russ

Back in August, I told you the sorry tale of Gene Haas, former CEO of Haas Automation, Inc. Mr. Haas lost a court case and decided to get back at the judge by committing tax fraud. He became a two-time … Continue reading →

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Former Government Officials in Trouble

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

Two similar cases made the news on Wednesday; two government officials involved in tax trouble because of other crimes they are alleged to have committed. First, from Huntsville, Alabama, a former director at the Redstone Arsenal is accused of taking … Continue reading →

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A Very Unrepentant Fraudster

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Russ

In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. That’s straight from the website of the Girl Scouts of … Continue reading →

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Fraud? What Fraud?

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Russ

If you’ve ever tried for a government contract, you know that there’s plenty of paperwork involved. For example, you have to disclose any past fraud convictions. If you don’t, you could find yourself facing even more problems. That’s allegedly what … Continue reading →

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The Last Western Tax Service Post…I Hope

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Russ

Every time I think I can finally put to bed Western Tax Service I see yet another story on them. Yesterday, the only two individuals who went to trial as part of the Western Tax Service saga found out their … Continue reading →

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Midweek Fraud

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Russ

Having returned from a trip to Connecticut, I needn’t have worried that the tax fraud artists would be missing. They’re out in force this morning. First, from Clarksville, Tennessee comes a woman who had a bookkeeping business. She named it … Continue reading →

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A Rather Large Case of Fraud

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Russ

The bigger they come, the harder they fall. So goes the cliche, and so also go the owners of Circle Industries in Alpharetta, Georgia. Gerald Marchelletta, Sr., and Gerald Marchelletta, Jr., own Circle Industries. They specialize in drywall construction, and … Continue reading →

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Bozo Fraud Gets Real Jail Time

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Russ

I must admit that I laughed when I read this story. From Canton, Georgia comes the tale of Larry Black. Mr. Black decided to set up a booth at a check-cashing store in suburban Atlanta. He said he was a … Continue reading →

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Unaccountable Business Services?

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Russ

Another alleged bozo tax preparation firm has apparently been put out of business. From Gilbert, Arizona (suburban Phoenix) come the story of Accountable Business Services. If you’ve read this blog before, and have noted the tale of Western Tax Service, … Continue reading →

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