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LA Times Mention In Mansion Tax Story

LA Times Mention In Mansion Tax Story

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 15, 2023

I was thrilled to be a source for a story earlier this month about tax planning. The article, written by Jack Flemming, focused on wealthy

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Learning From Celebrity Tax Problems To Save You Time And Money

Learning From Celebrity Tax Problems To Save You Time And Money

John LuckenbaughJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2022

Most people love a little gossip and celebrities are often the best source, especially when they get into financial troubles. However, with the help of

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IRS-CI, DOJ Announce Largest-Ever Income Tax Charge Against One Individual

IRS-CI, DOJ Announce Largest-Ever Income Tax Charge Against One Individual

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 15, 2020January 10, 2021

Together with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigations (CI) division announced what is

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The Original Survivor’s Big Win & What Happened When He Was Charged With Tax Evasion

The Original Survivor’s Big Win & What Happened When He Was Charged With Tax Evasion

John LuckenbaughSeptember 14, 2020January 5, 2022

In the 1990s and early 2000s, reality television as we know it today was still relatively new. And leading the pack was a CBS series

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Giving Up Fight, Ronaldo Will Plead Guilty To Tax Fraud

Giving Up Fight, Ronaldo Will Plead Guilty To Tax Fraud

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 21, 2019October 30, 2019

He originally vowed to fight tax charges against him, but Cristiano Ronaldo is now expected to plead guilty to tax fraud. In 2017, the soccer superstar was

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IRS Seeks To Recover Millions In Tax From Aretha Franklin’s Estate

IRS Seeks To Recover Millions In Tax From Aretha Franklin’s Estate

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 28, 2018November 13, 2019

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died of pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018. She left behind a musical legacy, an estate worth $80 million,

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Pop Star Shakira Charged With Tax Evasion In Spain

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 14, 2018November 13, 2019

For the past few years, the Spanish government has been accused of targeting footballers for tax evasion, racking up allegations against such superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano

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Sánchez Sits Out: Tax Issues May Be To Blame

Sánchez Sits Out: Tax Issues May Be To Blame

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 17, 2018July 10, 2022

Manchester United was missing Alexis Sánchez at the start of its US tour. The forward was reportedly denied access to the United States due to a tax fraud conviction.

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8 World Cup Soccer Players Caught Up In Tax Scandals

8 World Cup Soccer Players Caught Up In Tax Scandals

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 28, 2018July 11, 2022

On June 14, 2018, soccer’s World Cup, kicked off. With 32 teams each boasting a squad of 23 players, there are more than 700 players making an appearance. Of those, here are eight soccer players in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia who have been caught up in tax scandals.

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A $3.3 Million Lunch With Warren Buffett Could Be A Good Tax Move

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 7, 2018July 11, 2022

Earlier this week, a charity auction to have lunch with Warren Buffett resulted in a winning bid of $3,300,100.
When you have the means to spend $3 million on lunch, you might not be looking for a tax break. But here’s why it could make good tax sense this year.

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