Are You In It To Win It? Fighting The Post-Bankruptcy Survival Of Federal Tax Liens On Property That Is Excluded From The Bankruptcy Estate
The federal tax collection system is founded on the concept of voluntary compliance.[1] The United States government expects taxpayers to compute and timely pay all taxes owed. Most taxpayers fulfill this obligation. However, a minority refuse to comply. Those falling within the latter category are subject to forced collection and various penalties. This article seeks […]
LIFTING THE VEIL ON THE BLACK MARKET PESO EXCHANGE — PART II: THE MECHANICS
The BMPE consists of two interrelated activities. One occurs in Colombia: the purchase of accumulated drug dollars in America. And the other occurs in the United States: the actual delivery of drug dollars to the money exchanger’s associate in the United States. 1. Purchase of Dollars in Colombia The BMPE process begins when the cartel […]
RETRIAL OF DAUGERDAS AND FIELD IN TAX SHELTER SCHEME IN FULL SWING
The retrial of former Jenkens & Gilchrist partner Paul Daugerdas in an illegal tax shelter prosecution is underway in the southern district of New York. Mr. Daugerdas and former BDO Seidman Chief Denis Field are accused of marketing and giving legal cover for tax shelters that had no economic purpose except to avoid taxes. Field, […]
The White Knight Rises
A white knight has risen, committed to zealously defending those accused of crimes. His name is Michael DeBlis. Michael is a passionate trial lawyer. He puts his heart and soul into fighting for his clients. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in […]
White Collar Warrior
Dedicated to zealously defending those accused of crimes in both state and federal court. In prayer, humble. In service, loyal. In battle, invincible!