Tax fraud is serious business and the IRS is looking for help to crack down on it. Paying IRS whistleblowers a reward is one of the tools the government uses to find and prosecute those cheating on their taxes. And it can be a lucrative business for both the IRS and the whistleblowers as they…
On May 1, 1975, Princeton graduate John C. Bogle launched an investment company on a bold new idea: it would be owned by its member funds and operated for the benefit of its shareholders. That company, the Vanguard Group, is now one of the world’s largest investment companies with about $3 trillion under management. Whistleblower…
“Let me get this straight,” I said, looking the taxpayer in the eye. “You want to turn yourself in for cheating on your taxes in order to get your wife in trouble.” He didn’t blink. “Yes,” he said. “She wants the divorce. If she wants my money, she has to pay first.” He paused, then…
Would you report your neighbor for cheating on their taxes? What if you got paid for doing it? San Francisco has, for the last five years, offered up to 10% of the take for members of public who turn in their neighbors for failing to pay their fair share of taxes. It’s not the only…
The Ferraro Law Firm has announced that a new tax whistleblower submission of more than $4.4 billion has been filed with the IRS Whistleblower Office. This brings the total of whistleblower claims filed by The Ferraro Law Firm to more than $10 billion. According to The Ferraro Law Firm, in this most recent submission, a…
To no one’s surprise (except Murphy’s counsel), the Supreme Court denied cert in Murphy v. IRS, 493 F.3d 170 (D.C. Cir. 7/3/07). Counsel for Ms. Murphy has indicated that the process has been political – you can read the press release here. You know that I’ve had my say about Murphy – read up if…
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…
The attorneys for Marrita Murphy just aren’t going quietly. On August 17, 2007, they filed a Petition for Rehearing En Banc (available here as a pdf) for Ms. Murphy’s tax case. I’ve posted and posted and posted about the case on the blog previously. And that’s all I’m going to say about that. (hat tip:…