The Year's Most Outrageous Tax Cheats
From a restauranteur who hid cash receipts in octopus boxes to a self-proclaimed governor who buried his gold, here are some of the oddest tax frauds the IRS caught last year.
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Meet the 'Voice of the Taxpayer': Nina Olson Speaks for You
Think you're on your own if you want your tax-related concerns heard in Washington? Well, you're not. Since 1979 there's been an official advocate who has the ear of Congress, regularly making a stink on taxpayers' behalf, aiming for a fairer, simpler, system.
Fraudster Scams $2.1 Million Tax Refund, Goes on Spending Spree
Krystle Marie Reyes, a Salem, Ore., woman who filed a fraudulent tax return and received a $2.1 million refund, has been arrested following a wild $200,000 spending spree.
Tax Prep Nightmare: Don't Get Conned by Your Tax Pro
A series of major problems and the whiff of potential fraud at a tax-prep company called "Mo Money Taxes" are a scary reminder: Be smart about selecting the professional who helps with your tax return. Here are some tips to help you avoid the shady characters.
Calif. Sues City Officials for Overpaying Themselves
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is suing eight current and former city executives from the town of Bell over ridiculously the absurdly inflated salaries they paid themselves, which they financed by overcharging Bell residents on taxes and fees.
Germans Raid Credit Suisse in Tax Evasion Probe
German prosecutors raided all 13 Credit Suisse branches in the country on Wednesday as part of a probe into tax fraud. Earlier this year, German authorities acquired information on some 1,500 Credit Suisse customers who may have been using the Swiss accounts to avoid paying taxes.
