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IRS and FTB file tax liens against Baywatch beauty

Posted on December 18, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Unlike most Americans, whose sources of income are fairly consistent, celebrities' earnings - though more substantial - tend to be a bit erratic. For instance, while the stars of a weekly sitcom can expect a regular paycheck, what about the famous faces that sign a movie contract every year or...

Tax Investigations & Tax Crimes – Federal Roundup of Recent Cases

Posted on November 29, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"), charged Mohammad Jafar Nikbakht, a used car wholesaler, who operated several lots in the San Diego, CA, with tax evasion, subscribing to a false income tax return, and failure to file income tax returns. In March 2011, Nikbaht pleaded guilty and admitted that he...

FTB joint investigation results in San Diego woman’s tax evasion plea Adds fuel to SB1185 – State Agency collaboration in Super Centralized Intelligence Partnership

Posted on November 15, 2012April 1, 2022 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

A recent high profile felony state of California income tax evasion case adds fuel to the State's movement in developing a multi-agency partnership, to be known as the Centralized Intelligence Partnership. This centralized agency will be used for the State of California to combat unreported and underreported economic activity. This...

Is Steven Seagal Above the Law when it comes to his tax debt?

Posted on October 26, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Since the State started publishing the names of the individuals who owe the largest amounts, the FTB has collected more than $100 million in delinquent tax debt. Because of the amounts collected, California has gotten even more aggressive with their efforts. For instance, a new state law (AB 1424, Perea),...

Federal Tax Crimes: Korean Roofer Sentenced to 3 1/2 years

Posted on August 22, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

On Wednesday, August 8, 2012, Tae Son Lee (aka, Mike Lee), age 52, of Oakland, California was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for Federal Tax Crimes stemming from his roofing business, also in Oakland, CA. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) conducted an investigation stemming from his...

Tax Return Preparers, Crimes, and Penalties

Posted on August 2, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

with thanks to Elizabeth E. Prehn, Law Clerk The Internal Revenue Service and lawmakers across the nation have introduced a bill to Congress to Increase Tax Preparer Penalties. While this bill, introduced as the Fighting Tax Fraud Act, is aimed at blatant schemes by tax preparers to defraud taxpayers, it...

Lauryn Hill’s unfiled tax returns leads to criminal charges

Posted on June 12, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

On June 7, 2012, Grammy winner Lauryn Hill was indicted for failing to file back income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. The criminal information charges that Ms. Hill failed to file income tax returns for tax years 2005, 2006, and 2007. Typically having unfiled tax returns will not...

Supreme Court Decides that Filing a False Tax Return for Resident Aliens is an “Aggravated Felony” that Prompts Deportation Proceedings.

Posted on March 7, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

The Supreme Court of the United States has recently affirmed that pleading guilty to or assisting in the filing a false tax return is considered an "aggravated felony," which is a deportable offense. This means that a resident alien can be immediately deported if he pleads to or is convicted...

Tax Indictment and Plea Round-up

Posted on September 23, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

If you thought that federal and state law enforcement officials have more important things to do these days than prosecute tax offenders, think again. This multi-page post outlines recent cases involving Californians who have paid the price - in jail time, fines and restitution - for defrauding the government out...

Immigration Criminal Tax Consequences of Failing to Disclose Foreign Bank Accounts and Foreign Source Income

Posted on August 22, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

with thanks to Liz Prehn, Law Clerk Introduction The recent crackdown by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on United Sates taxpayers with previously undisclosed foreign bank accounts and unreported foreign income has resulted in an unprecedented wave of criminal prosecutions. The IRS' initiative may also result in criminal convictions and...

What the Barry Bonds case tells us about our government

Posted on June 6, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

Other Posts in this Series Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Keeps News on Barry Bonds In Perspective Courts Determine Public Access in Bonds Case Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Will Report on the Bonds Trial Opening Statements Given at Barry Bonds Trial The Barry Bonds Trial, A Recap of Week Two The...

The Bonds Verdict Is In

Posted on April 19, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

The Barry Bonds Trial, Before the Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberations

Posted on April 6, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

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