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Art Dealer Tries to Paint a Different Picture of Her Income
Mary Boone, a prominent art gallery owner in NYC, who was once called “Queen of the Art Scene” by New York magazine, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on charges of filing false tax returns. Boone pled guilty to the charges for filing both personal and business false returns. Prosecuto
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 7, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I received a notice from the IRS because I did not have the funds to pay the taxes I owed on my 2017 income tax return. I also was late in filing my tax return. Not only is the IRS demanding the tax I owe, but they have slapped on these huge amounts for […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readMay 2, 2019Fun IRS Statistic
In 2017, 88% of taxpayers view cheating on their taxes as not at all acceptable. 9% said “a little here and there”, and 3% responded with “as much as possible” Source: 2017 IRS Data Book
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 30, 2019Landscaper Hedges His Bet and Loses with the IRS
Joseph Ferry III, from Port Saint Lucie, FL was indicted after his arrest on five counts each of filing false corporate and individual tax returns. Ferry was the owner of Ferry Enterprises, Inc., which provided residential and commercial landscaping services. The indictment alleges that Ferry unders
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 25, 2019Tax Identity Theft Still on IRS’ List of “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams
Although tax related identity theft has dropped somewhat in recent years, the scam still made the IRS’ 2019 ‘Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams list. Taxpayers should remember that identity thieves constantly strive to find a scheme that works. Once their ruse begins to fail as taxpayers become aware of their p
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 23, 2019How the Stars Avoided the 90% Tax Rate in the 1950s
In the 1950s and early 60’s, there was a 90% tax rate on taxpayers earning in the highest tax bracket of $200,000 ($1.9 million today). In order to avoid paying almost all their income to the IRS, the rich used loopholes to reduce their tax bill. But even with loopholes, the wealthiest still ended u
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readApr 18, 2019It will be a Concrete Jungle for Paving Company Owner
Douglas Wieland of Denver, CO, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of failure to pay income taxes. Wieland was the owner of Performance Paving, a company that performed concrete and asphalt work. According to court documents, it was shown that from Ap
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 16, 2019Taxpayers who can’t pay their taxes should still file on time
With the April tax filing due date just a few days away, taxpayers should remember to both file and pay any taxes they owe by the deadine. Taxpayers who do not file and pay timely will see their tax debt grow. In fact, penalties and interest can cause a taxpayer’s debt to grow by more […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 12, 2019Accountant Steals NBA Client’s Identity and Gets Slam Dunked by the IRS
Randy Usow, an accountant from Mequon, WI,, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after defrauding the IRS by using his client’s identity to file bogus tax returns. Usow used former Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia’s personal information to file false tax returns that generated inflated refunds,
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 11, 2019Individuals who need passports for imminent travel should contact IRS promptly to resolve tax debt
According to the IRS: WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today reiterated its warning that taxpayers may not be able to renew a current passport or obtain a new passport if they owe federal taxes. To avoid delays in travel plans, taxpayers need to take prompt action to resolve their tax issue
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•4 min readApr 9, 2019IRS warning: Don’t be a victim of ‘ghost’ tax return preparers
According to the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warning-dont-be-a-victim-of-ghost-tax-return-preparers?inf_contact_key=1c9a49e42c4b6e18d187fe8b99fe8cfc680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers to avoid the dangers of “ghost” tax retur
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readApr 4, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here:
Question: I received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien via certified mail for unpaid back taxes and I’m scared and don’t know what to do. Can you help? Answer: Yes. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the County Recorder where you reside. A federal tax lien […
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 2, 2019IRS Fun Fact
Richard Nixon’s tax return showed an income of $200,000, and in 1970 paid $792.81 in federal income tax and $878.03 in 1971, with deductions of $571,000 for donating “vice-presidential papers.
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 28, 2019IRS Dirty Dozen Scams
The Internal Revenue Service today wrapped up issuing its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. The IRS reminds taxpayers to remain vigilant to these often aggressive and evolving schemes throughout the year. Phishing: Taxpayers should be alert to potential fake emails or websites looking to steal
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•4 min readMar 27, 2019Massachusetts Couple Could Face Long Prison Term
Gary DeCicco and Pamela Avedisian of Nahant, MA, were charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of tax evasion, one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, four counts of wire fraud and six counts of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. Between April 2012 and February 2013, DeCic
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 26, 2019Attorney and GOP Power Broker Has Champagne Taste but Claims a Beer Budget
George Gilmore, one of the most powerful figures for the GOP in New Jersey, was indicted in Jan. 2019 on six federal tax-related counts. Gilmore, an attorney at the firm Gilmore & Monahan, which had $2 million in public contracts across the state in 2017, was charged with tax evasion, filing false t
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 21, 2019If You Owe It, and You Have It, You Must Pay It
An independent contractor from Tulsa, Ok, John Petrig, pled guilty in Federal Court to one count of tax evasion. Petrig worked installing ATM machines inside casinos. His company paid him a commission based on the number of transactions executed at the ATMs. On his 2015 tax return, Petrig showed an
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 19, 2019Don’t Mess with the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division
A fact that is little known to the public, the IRS has a large inventory of weapons. An official report says that at the end of 2017, the tax agency has 4,487 guns and 5,062,006 rounds of ammunition, including 15 fully automatic firearms, which only the Criminal Investigation Division is authorized
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 14, 2019The IRS Throws a Wrench in Mechanic’s Plan
Albert Strong, a North Carolina mechanic, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for wire fraud and filing a false income tax return after pleading guilty to the charges in April, 2018. Strong worked as a mechanic/machinist at a company in Charlotte. From 2008 to 2015, Strong embezzled more than $1,48
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 12, 2019IRS is Cracking Down on International Travel – Notice CP508C
In an effort to put new pressure on taxpayers with tax delinquencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is leveraging its ability to block international travel—even in the absence of any flight risk. Delinquent taxpayers may receive a Notice CP508C from the IRS if they’ve been certified to the US D
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readMar 11, 2019Where in the World is John McAfee? The IRS Wants to Know!
John McAfee, the millionaire founder of the anti-virus software bearing his name, has fled the country to elude the IRS and conduct his 2020 presidential campaign from his boat in international waters. An outspoken critic of the IRS, McAfee claims that “The IRS has convened a grand jury in the state
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 7, 2019First Indictments in the Panama Papers Revelations
“Panama Papers” is the name given to a leak of more than 11 million documents in 2015, which detailed financial and attorney/client information from a Panamanian law firm and the wealth management firm of Mossack Fonseca showing possible tax evasion and money laundering throughout the world. Four in
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 5, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I owe a several years of back taxes but do not have the money to pay the IRS. I want to get them off my back and heard of something called an Offer in Compromise. What is it and how can it help me? Answer: An Offer in Compromise is the IRS’ tax resolution […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 28, 2019Tax Joke of the Month
"Some taxpayers close their eyes, some stop their ears, some shut their mouths, but all pay through the nose." –Evan Esar
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 26, 2019Strange Historical Taxes in England
-As early as the 16th century, the English Government taxed playing cards. In 1710, dice and playing cards received a dramatic tax increase, which led to the widespread forgery of playing cards. The tax was not removed until 1960. -In 1660, England placed a tax on fireplaces. To avoid paying taxes,
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 21, 2019The IRS Criminal Investigation 2018 Annual Report
The Internal Revenue released its annual report of criminal enforcement actions taken in the fiscal year 2018. A major focus of Criminal Investigation (CI) was traditional tax cases, including international tax enforcement, employment tax, refund fraud and tax-related identity theft. CI initiated 2,
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 19, 2019The IRS Sticks It to the Owners of Phlebotomy Services
Robert and Donna Poimboeuf, a couple from Shreveport, LA, were indicted in court in December, 2018 on charges of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and on multiple counts of filing false tax returns. The Poimboeufs owned and operated D & G Holdings, LLC, a company providing Laborator
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readFeb 14, 2019Showing 487–513 of 825 articles
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