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Richard Hatch is a Survivor: “Fat Naked Guy” Takes on the Supreme Court

3 June 2008

The first ever winner of CBS’ Survivor has appealed his tax evasion conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court. Richard Hatch was convicted of failing to pay taxes on the $1 million prize on Survivor in 2000. He was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison. He had previously appealed his conviction to the United States [...]

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Why Murphy Will Fail at the Supreme Court

19 March 2008

Hey, you didn’t hear it from me. I’ve sworn off commenting on Murphy, remember? I’ve said my piece on Murphy – and argued with opposing counsel. I’ve posted my mea culpa. I’ve updated regarding Murphy’s petition for rehearing and the subsequent rejection of that petition. I’ve also referenced the Ninth Circuit’s decision not to address [...]

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Got Milk?

6 November 2007

Kentucky taxpayers George and Katherine Davis have filed suit against the State of Kentucky alleging that the state violates the Commerce Clause by allowing an exemption for interest income from Kentucky municipal bonds while taxing income from out-of-state bonds. The state has argued that the Court “has never held that a law which favors government, [...]

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The Most Important Tax Ruling You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

18 June 2007

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling last week that made some New Yorkers very happy… And could have serious worldwide tax implications. The Supreme Court ruled 7–2 that American courts may hear matters involving foreign governments and property taxes. The ruling now clears the way for New York City to collect the so-called “pillow [...]

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Tax Court Just Got a Little Busier.

23 May 2007

The US Supreme Court ruled this week in Hinck v. U.S., 06-376, that only the U.S. Tax Court may review refusals by the Internal Revenue Service to reduce interest payments for underpayment of taxes. John and Pamela Hinck initially brought their case in the US Court of Federal Claims seeking an $18,000 refund of interest, [...]

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