Staggering. That’s how a Manhattan federal judge described the sanctions imposed against Texas businessman Sam Wyly and his deceased brother’s estate today. The brother could
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Tax, Public Corruption Charges Net ‘Our Man Downtown’ In Dallas Scandal
On Friday, federal agents arrested Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price on 11 federal charges including filing fraudulent federal tax returns. Also included in the
Read MoreDaugerdas Sentenced To Prison, Ending Biggest Tax Prosecution Ever
Of all of the stories that I’ve ever covered over the years, by far the one I’ve received the most questions about after the fact
Read MoreLas Vegas Man Cheated IRS, Taxpayers Using False Home Buyer Credits
A Las Vegas man will likely spend some serious time behind bars for his role in a scheme that the defrauded the government by filing
Read MoreWhy Justice Matters: The Indictment & Trial Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tax Charges
We all know about the civil rights struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But what do you know about his personal struggle? Dr. King was a target for government officials, including taxing authorities. Dr. King was criminally charged with tax fraud. What happened might just remind you why justice matters…
Read MoreTax Scammers Continue To Dial-Up Trouble For America’s Seniors
Phone ringing off the hook? It could be scammers.
Read MoreFormer NFL Star Cites Concussions, Receives Prison Sentence For Role In Tax Fraud
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.
Read MoreMan Learns It’s Not #Nice To Make Threats On Instagram (Even If It Is For Mom’s Tax Trial)
In a desperate attempt to silence a witness at his mother’s tax trial, Anthony Williams took matters into his own hands. Literally. Using his cellphone, he texted threats via Instagram to Thomas White. Now, Williams potentially faces a longer sentence than his mother…
Read MoreMassive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown
Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.
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IRS Seizes ID Thieves’ Bling, Result For Taxpayers Is Ka-Ching!
With tax fraud – especially identity theft related tax fraud – there can be huge dollars at stake. Criminals use that money to finance high-profile, high-spending lifestyles at taxpayer expense. But when their luck finally runs out, what happens next?
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