“What’s the worst that can happen?” I get asked that a lot in the context of tax compliance. Well, as of today, there’s this: you
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Supreme Court Asked To Answer What’s ‘Fair’ When It Comes To Taxpayers
The Supreme Court has granted certiorari in the case of Armour, et al., v. Indianapolis, et al (docket 11-161). That’s a lawyerly way of saying
Read MoreAnd Scene: Snipes Denied By The Supreme Court
When Wesley Snipes was found guilty on tax evasion charges, he vowed to appeal. And appeal he did. Over and over. That, however, may finally
Read MoreTaxapalooza At The Supreme Court: Part Three
You hear those little whoops and cheers in the background? Those are me, ecstatic that the Supreme Court appears to be on a tax tear.
Read MoreTaxapalooza At The Supreme Court: Part Two
The US Supreme Court continues to plow through its review of cases for the next season, making reference to its second tax case. Unlike the
Read MoreTaxapalooza At The Supreme Court: Part One
Typically, there are not a lot of tax cases that make news at the Supreme Court level. But this season feels like it’s an exception
Read MoreObama Announces Kagan As Supreme Court Nominee
On Monday, President Obama announced Elena Kagan as his nominee to the US Supreme Court to fill the spot soon to be vacated by Justice
Read MoreSotomayor Supreme Court Hearing: Where's The Tax?
While watching the Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings (and I hope that you are, even if for a bit), you’ll hear lots of questions. What you likely
Read MoreSotomayor, Roberts Agree On Taxes (Sort Of)
A couple of years ago, I was speaking about fiduciary taxes at a CLE when I was passed a note. It said, “Trust investment advisory
Read MoreRichard Hatch Is A Survivor: “Fat Naked Guy” Takes On The Supreme Court
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
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