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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
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
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
Posted in Tax Crimes
Tagged bank, banker, fraud, refund fraud, tax fraud, tax refund fraud
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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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Tagged crackdown, Criminal Investigation, DOJ, fraud, identity theft, refund fraud, sweep
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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
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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Tagged attorney, california attorney, fraud, tax, tax crimes, tax fraud, tax relief, tax return
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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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Tagged false refund, fraud, fraudulent return, tax fraud
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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
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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Tagged fraud, fraudulent return, refund fraud, tax crimes
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