Tag Archives: StripClubs

I’m Envious

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Russ

Two stories related to one of my favorite topics appeared over the weekend. The first comes out of Michigan, where the state legislature passed a law to ban “tax zappers.” The only zappers I ever heard of were these: That’s … Continue reading →

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Illinois Adopts Strip Club Tax

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Russ

Back in May I posted about Illinois’ proposed strip club tax. We can now remove ‘proposed’ as the tax was signed into law; the tax goes into effect on January 1st. The tax of $3 per patron will go to … Continue reading →

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Strip Club Tax Proposed in California; Unlikely to Become Law

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Russ

There’s now a proposal in California to tax strip clubs. The revenue that would be raised by the tax, proposed at $10 per patron, would go to rape crisis centers in the state. However, because this is a tax it … Continue reading →

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A Poll Tax–No, That’s a Pole Tax in Illinois?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Russ

Leave it to the Land of Lincoln for an inventive way to raise money. Illiniois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) is sponsoring a $5 per person pole tax. The tax would impact strip clubs. The strip clubs are not … Continue reading →

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Paranomastically, Ecdysiasts Engaging in Deciduous Calisthenics (And Some Basis, too)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Russ

I need to thank Judge Mark Holmes of the Tax Court. Judge Holmes wrote an opinion today that is wonderful and has expanded my vocabulary. It’s also a great case. Robert Willson bought a bar in Des Moines, Iowa. His … Continue reading →

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Denver Madam Pleads Guilty

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Russ

Late last year, I reported on Brenda Stewart. Ms. Stewart owned Denver Sugar and Denver Players, a prostitution ring that, per the Denver Post, catered to the high-end of Denver society. The problem for Ms. Stewart wasn’t the call-girl ring; … Continue reading →

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Wellek Gets 1 Year at ClubFed

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Russ

There’s something about strip clubs that make them go hand-in-hand with tax evasion. Michael Wellek owned three such clubs in the Chicagoland area. Back in 2003, the IRS seized $12 million from a warehouse owned by Mr. Wellek. And that’s … Continue reading →

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Denver “High-End” Madam Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Russ

Somehow tax evasion goes hand-in-hand with strip clubs and escort services. And if the government is correct in its allegations, a Denver madam will soon have plenty of time at ClubFed to reflect on this. Brenda Stewart apparently owned Denver … Continue reading →

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Selling Software to Cheat the Government Out of Strip Clubs’ Taxes Isn’t a Bright Idea

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Russ

It’s one thing to sell accounting software such as QuickBooks. That product, when used properly, helps companies accurately report their income. Theodore Kramer sold a very different software product. His Journal Sales Remover made income magically vanish from a company’s … Continue reading →

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Wellek Pleads Guilty, Admits Tax Evasions

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Russ

In October I noted that Michael Wellek, the owner of three strip clubs in the Chicago area, would soon plead guilty to tax evasion. He did so last week. Mr. Wellek admitted he didn’t file a tax return for years … Continue reading →

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