The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Jonathan P. Wiktorchik, a Bucks County chiropractor, has been charged with lying to the IRS and arson yesterday in
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Tax Trivia: Al Capone
Update: We have a winner! It’s Marc! For the answer, see the comments! It’s our last tax trivia question for the giveaway! Thanks to CCH
Read MoreJail Time for Ernst & Young Partners
The massive tax shelter schemes orchestrated by four ex-partners at the accounting firm of Ernst & Young continue to make news, long after their convictions.
Read MoreWhy Justice Matters (Revisited)
Today, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m working on a post about service. But in the meantime, I am reposting something
Read MoreFeds Target Tax Preparer Who Filed For $93 Million in Fraudulent Refunds
This tax season, Penny Lea Jones won’t be preparing tax returns if the feds have their way. U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge has issued
Read MoreUBS Informant Must Report To Prison On Time
A federal judge has declined Bradley Birkenfeld’s request for leniency. Birkenfeld must report to prison on Friday, January 8, as scheduled, to serve his 40-month
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Liens & Indictments
Taxpayer asks: First, what is the next step after a Lien has been placed on someone and second is there somewhere that you can see
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: My Ex-Employer Committed Fraud
Taxpayer asks: 3 years ago I worked for a company and was W2’d, I quit after 3 months. And just yesterday the IRS sent me
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Tax Fraud
Taxpayer asks: How does someone turn someone else in to the IRS for tax evasion? Taxgirl says: There must be something in the water. I’ve
Read MoreUBS Whistleblower Wants Shorter Sentence
What would it take for you to turn in your clients? Would 30% of the take do it? What if it meant jail time? These
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