All posts tagged Tax Fraud
IRS Announces New Joint Effort to Protect Taxpayers From Identity Theft
The International Revenue Service is joining forces with state tax officials and representatives of tax preparation firms to combat a new wave of tax-refund theft and identity fraud. This collaborative effort comes as a result of the agency’s recent announcement […]
Eric Brauss Joins the Ranks of Great US Fraudsters
Eric Brauss was a reminder of the glory days of Dallas when big money was king and the streets seemed paved with gold. Born in Germany, Brauss immigrated to Canada and began to invest in real estate. Before age 40, […]
Beanie Baby Tycoon Fined Millions for Tax Evasion
Ty Warner was given two years of probation and 500 hours of community service for hiding his assets in a Swiss bank account. The creator of Beanie Babies toys, Warner avoided paying an estimated $5.6 million in taxes over the […]
Berlusconi’s Tax Fraud Conviction Upheld by Italian Courts
Silvio Berlusconi may not be going anywhere anytime soon. In recent news, the highest courts in Italy upheld the tax fraud conviction for the former Prime Minister. The decision has dealt what many believe to be the final blow to […]