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California CPA Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Defrauding New Jersey Religious Center, California Nonprofit Out of More Than $4 Million
A California CPA was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for abusing his positions at a worship center in New Jersey and a non-profit in California to steal more than $4 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Donald Gridiron, 51, of Pomona, California, previously pleaded guilty before
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readJan 15, 2017How to Protect Yourself From Tax-Identity Theft
Taking the steps below will help protect you from becoming a victim of tax related identity theft. In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission reported a 50% increase in identity theft; the vast majority of the increase involved tax refund fraud. On average, the IRS resolution time for people who are affe
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 12, 2017Know Your Rights! THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF THE IRS
The idea that the IRS has a list of 10 Commandments (taxpayer rights) might seem like an oxymoron, but the fact is they do, and here they are: 1. The Right to be Informed 2. The Right to Quality Service 3. The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax 4. The […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 11, 2017Bergen County Charter Bus Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
The owner of a charter bus company located in Fairview, NJ, pleaded guilty today to income tax evasion. Adel Saadalla, 52, a resident of Cliffside Park N.J., entered his plea in Trenton federal court before U. S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson. Saadalla pleaded guilty to one count of personal incom
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readJan 10, 2017Medal Winners at the 2016 Rio Olympics Must Pay Taxes
USA Olympian winners are given a monetary reward for winning a medal. Gold medal winners get $25,000, silver medals get $15,000 and bronze medal winners are given $10,000. The IRS considers these prizes as regular income and therefore subject to income tax. Depending upon their individual tax circum
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 9, 2017It’s No Laughing Matter for the Owners of All About Smiles, LLC
Husband and wife Pamela Van Drie and Lorin Van Drie, of Marshfield, MO were indicted on numerous fraud charges as well as conspiracy to defraud the government by failing to pay the IRS payroll taxes from 2013 to 2015. The Van Drie’s were owners of a dental service company, All About Smiles LLC and t
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 5, 2017How Does Federal Tax Lien Affect Credit Report
If you have an outstanding debt that you owe to the IRS, it may wind up on your credit report in the form of a Federal Tax Lien (“FTL”). What is a Federal Tax Lien? A FTL represents the government's securitization, or claim, on or against your property for not paying a tax liability. FTL’s […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readJan 4, 2017Recent Q&A
Question: I just received a letter form the IRS informing me they want to audit my 2014 income tax return. I really didn’t need this right now. What should I do? Answer: First, take a deep breath knowing there is expert help available to you. As part of the IRS’s audit process they’ll ask […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJan 3, 2017State of Oregon Tax Case Exposed Major Issues in the Department of Revenue
An Oregon woman, Krystle Marie Reyes received a state tax refund in the amount of $2.1 million in 2011 on her return where she claimed she had earned $3.5 million. On her previous 2 returns, for 2009 and 2010 she stated her income as less than $15,000. Reyes filed her return through Turbo Tax. Altho
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 30, 2016Scrap Metal Company Owner Tries to “Steel” from the IRS
Joseph Lee Scott Deardorff, of Kansas City, MO, owner and operator of Totally Recovery and Recycling, LLC, was indicted in October, 2016 on charges of willfully and intentionally evading taxes and hiding assets from the IRS. From 2010 to 2012, Deardorff had almost $500,000 in taxable income but fail
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 28, 2016Former IRS Revenue Officer Tries to Outsmart His Old Employer
A former revenue officer for the IRS, Henti Lucian Baird of Greensboro, NC, pleaded guilty in October, 2016 to one count of tax evasion and one count of corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws. Baird worked for the IRS for 12 years prior to starting his ow
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 26, 2016Washington State Accountant Sentenced for Tax Fraud
Roger Stadtmuller of Spokane, WA received a 15-month prison sentence and ordered to pay $400,000 in restitution to the IRS on charges of tax fraud. Stadtmueller filed false tax returns for his two businesses and under reported his income by $1.8 million. His attorney requested that he be given home
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 23, 2016Wisconsin Woman Scammed by Fake IRS Agent
A woman from Appleton, WI was taken for over $5,000 by a man in a uniform posing as a law enforcement agent, who threatened to arrest her if she didn’t pay what he claimed were back taxes. Prior to the man showing up at her door, the victim received repeated phone calls from someone claiming […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 21, 2016Lien vs. Levy
A lien is not a levy. There is a common misconception between the two. A lien, or Notice of Federal Tax Lien, secures the governments interest in your property when an individual fails to pay their tax obligations. While, a levy is when the property is seized or taken to pay the liability. If you […
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 19, 2016There is a lien on my house
A common misconception is that a Federal Tax Lien is on your house. Taxpayers often call our office and state that “the IRS has filed a lien on their house.” This is partially true, but is under inclusive. The lien is not only on your house, but it’s on all real property that you have […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 16, 2016Owner of The Sherwood Fund is the Opposite of Robin Hood
David Williams of Studio City, CA was sentenced in October, 2016 to 15 years in prison on charges of tax evasion and wire fraud. Williams, a licensed securities dealer and investment advisor, was the president of Morgan Peabody, a brokerage and investment firm. In the midst of his May 2015 jury tria
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 14, 2016IRS Lists Tax Practitioners (CPA's, EA's, Attorney's) Who Have Been Disciplined
If you are searching for representation before the IRS you should certainly do your homework to find the correct practitioner. It makes sense – everyone researches through Yelp or Google reviews which restaurants are the best, so why not do some research on the representative? The IRS now offers a c
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 13, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: NeNe Leakes
The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member NeNe Leakes, whose real name is Linnethia Monique Leakes, recently had a Federal Tax Lien filed against her in the amount of $824,366.01 in unpaid taxes for the 2014 tax year. As the Federal Tax Lien is of public record, this gives us the opportunity to
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•3 min readDec 12, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: TY DOLLA $IGN
The Internal Revenue Service recently filed a Federal Tax Lien against Tyrone William Griffin, Jr. known professionally as Ty Dolla $ign, an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Los Angeles, California. The IRS filed the Federal Tax Lien for 3 separate years: 2011 – $16,617.0
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 9, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: Nelly
The Internal Revenue Service, in August, filed a Federal Tax Lien against rap star Nelly for the 2013 tax year in the amount of $2,412,283. According to a Washington Post Article in September, the rappers fans rushed to his aid: The suggestion first came from SPIN, which did the math: In a best case
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 7, 2016Celebrity Federal Tax Lien: Rick Ross Owes IRS $5.7 Million
The IRS recently filed a Federal Tax Lien against rapper Rick Ross in the amount of $5.7 million for the tax years 2012-2014, according to TMZ. Billboard.com reports that Ross blames an "incorrect filing” by a “prior accountant” for the tax liability. The rapper’s reps shared the below statement, "I
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 6, 2016Hulk Hogan Settles $140 Million Gawker Verdict for $31 Million – IRS to Collect
Hulk Hogan recently settled his suit with Gawker for $31 million after four years of litigation. Hogan brought the invasion of privacy suit over Gawker’s posting of a Hogan sex tape. While a $31 million settlement seems like nice deal for Hogan, we cannot forget the legal fees and taxes owed to the
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 5, 20165 Tips to Avoid IRS Tax Scams
Recently scammers have been focusing on taxpayers. They find them as the low lying fruit and susceptible to deception. The reason being is that taxpayers often fear the IRS. The Treasure Inspector General for Tax Administration has received notice of over 736,000 attempts to scam taxpayers since Oct
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readDec 2, 2016Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I have a huge tax amount owing, the IRS is harassing me and I need help. I got a quote from another company at a much lower price. Why should I go with you? Answer: If someone quoted you a much lower fee, think about this: do you think an experienced tax attorney worth […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readDec 1, 2016IRS Has 10 Year Statute To Collect
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years to collect on an unpaid tax liability. After this period, the tax liability is wiped from your account transcripts. This 10 year Statute of Limitations is often referred to as the "Collection Statute End Date" or CSED. The IRS does not go out of its way to le
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 25, 2016Important Links for Business Taxpayers
See below for a list of important links for businesses: Employers Tax Guide Make a Payroll Tax Deposit Make a Payment to the IRS for Back Taxes Learn About Federal Employment Taxes IRS Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses Tax Return Forms
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 23, 2016Important Links for Individual Taxpayers
See below for a list of important links for individual taxpayers: IRS Website Request an automatic 6-month extension to file Form 1040. Caution: The extension pertains to filing only, not payment of taxes due. Where to File Your IRS Tax Return Track your IRS Refund Make a Payment to the IRS IRS Freq
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readNov 21, 2016Showing 676–702 of 732 articles
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