Tag Archives: StripClubs

Those “Extra Services” Were Great for Business

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Russ

Tips are one of those things that are done for many services. When we go out to eat, we normally leave a tip for the servers. I tip when I get my hair cut. A Denver massage parlor owner had … Continue reading →

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Uber and Under-the-Table Kickbacks

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Russ

The ride sharing services Uber and Lyft are now active here in Las Vegas. There’s an interesting article on Buzzfeed about how Uber and Lyft got into Nevada. One of my clients asked me a question: Does he have to … Continue reading →

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Not Remitting Employment Taxes Doesn’t Work in Japan Either

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Russ

In the United States, one of the quickest ways of getting in tax trouble is by withholding employment taxes and not remitting those taxes to the IRS. The rate of investigation is as close to 100% as you can get–and … Continue reading →

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Varagiannis Gets 15 Months for Tax Evasion

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Russ

Manny Varagiannis received 15 months at ClubFed for tax evasion. Mr. Varagiannis was arrested back in 2012 on a count of structuring, but pleaded guilty in April to not paying $230,651 in taxes. He must also make restitution. The charges … Continue reading →

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Happy Nevada Day, Especially If You’re a Performer at a Gentleman’s Club

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Russ

Today is Nevada Day! Exactly 150 years ago Nevada was admitted as a state. The Nevada Supreme Court yesterday ruled on a case that may make this day more celebratory for workers at adult entertainment facilities (strip clubs). Several performers … Continue reading →

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Victory for Lap Dances in Philadelphia

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Russ

The City of Philadelphia has a tax on amusements; it’s a 5% sales tax. Are lap dances performed at adult entertainment facilities subject to that tax? A court in Pennsylvania ruled no. Philadelphia billed three strip clubs adult entertainment facilities … Continue reading →

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Nite Moves Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Taxing Pole Dances in New York

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Russ

When I think of “Night Moves” I think of a Bob Seger song. That’s not what this post is about. It seems that the upstate New York adult entertainment facility named Nite Moves isn’t happy with a New York state … Continue reading →

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No More Tax Credits for Strip Clubs in California

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Russ

The California legislature banned strip clubs from obtaining hiring tax credits. The legislation, which passed the state legislature last week, is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in the next few days. The specific legislation banned … Continue reading →

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Cash and Carry Doesn’t Work for Strip Club Owner

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Russ

A running theme of this blog is that it doesn’t matter how you are paid; income from cash is just as taxable as checks or credit cards. But it’s so tempting when you receive cash; who will notice if a … Continue reading →

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Escort Service Operator Charged with Structuring

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Russ

Here in Las Vegas, escort services and strip clubs are big business. They’re also (generally) cash businesses. A joint police task force has been looking into the operations. The local police are concerned about prostitution (it is illegal in Clark … Continue reading →

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