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Foreign Accounts & Quiet Disclosures

There is a general, overriding principle in the world of Federal Tax that goes something like this: if you voluntarily come forward to admit your prior tax shenanigans and get yourself back in the good graces of the IRS, there … Continue reading

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Indian Tax System Broken

Americans are pretty conscientious about paying their taxes compared to some other countries.  How about the extreme tax-dodging that goes on in India?!  Many farmers and impoverished Indians are exempt from paying taxes.  But on the other end of the spectrum are … Continue reading

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IRS Expands ID Theft Program to All 50 States

Around this time last year, the IRS began a pilot program in the state of Florida that allowed IRS personnel to share confidential taxpayer information with local law enforcement to simplify the finding and prosecuting of identity thieves. Then in … Continue reading

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It’s Who You Know

Federal tax refund fraud is a growing problem that has the IRS on its toes.  Over the past few years the IRS has intensifyied its efforts to combat refund fraud, but it has been a challenge for the IRS to keep pace. Some … Continue reading

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An IRS January Tradition

On Thursday the IRS announced a massive nation-wide identity theft crackdown, and I believe I’m starting to see a pattern now. Around the end of December each year we tend to get together with our extended families to drink eggnog, decorate trees, exchange gifts, … Continue reading

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IRSAC 2012 Report, Part II

Identity theft is another prevalent issue for the IRS and another topic that the IRSAC has attempted to address in its report.  But I don’t think their recommendation for curbing identity theft would be popular with most taxpayers who (mistakenly) see … Continue reading

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California Attorney Failed to File Tax Returns – Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison

California attorney Kevin Mirecki has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of failing to file his tax returns and will not obtain tax relief. Mirecki was also ordered to pay more than … Continue reading

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San Diego Couple Busted for Alleged Tax Fraud

Dr. James Francis Murphy, 51, and his wife Denine Christine Murphy, 49, from the San Diego area, ran a successful medical practice.  But while Dr. Murphy was providing pain relief to his patients, he must have been sneaking toxic doses of tax relief for … Continue reading

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What’s with Floridians and their Penchant for Tax Crimes?

I recently blogged about how Florida is becoming a hotbed of tax crimes.  The US Department of Justice issued a press release this week about a Floridian who appears to be engaging in illegal tax activities right from his prison … Continue reading

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Tax Crimes in the Sunshine State

For whatever reason, sunny Florida is a hotbed of criminal tax activities.  Refund fraud is particularly rampant in Tampa, as described in a very interesting article appearing in the Tampa Bay Times over the weekend.  According to the author, Patty … Continue reading

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