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Top 7 Tax Resolution Lessons Learned from the Worst Cases of Celebrity Tax Evasion

Tax Resolution University: “Celebrities, just like average taxpayers, can run into serious IRS problems. You have an edge over the high-profile celebrity tax cheats in that you can learn how to avoid IRS tax problems from the worst celebrity tax evasion cases. Recently Access Hollywood compiled a list of celebrity tax cheaters who found themselves in deep IRS trouble with Uncle Sam. With thousands of fans and loyal followers, ending up on the California’s list of people who owed the most in back taxes does not sound very good for publicity.”

Senator McCain Opposes Obama’s Net Neutrality

Phoenix Business Journal: “The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to move forward with setting Net neutrality rules. McCain wants to block that. . . . ‘This government takeover of the Internet will stifle innovation, in turn slowing our economic turnaround and further depressing an already anemic job market,’” McCain said.

Brooklyn Artist Claims Bratz Dolls Infringe Copyrights

Law.com: “Litigation over the Bratz doll ain’t over yet. The last time we checked in on the big-headed doll controversy, Mattel had won a sweeping injunction against MGA Entertainment in a copyright suit that effectively forced MGA to shut down its Bratz business. The injunction followed a jury’s award of $100 million to Mattel. You’ll recall in that case Mattel had alleged that the Bratz doll creator — Carter Bryant — had originally conceived of the idea when he was an employee of Mattel, before he went to work at MGA. Now enters artist Bernard Belair, whose lawyers at Dickstein Shapiro have filed a copyright suit against both MGA and Mattel alleging that the Bratz dolls infringe Belair’s copyrights.”

Dirty Jokes on Sex Harassment Plaintiff’s Computer Ruled Fair Game

Law.com: “A plaintiff in a hostile work environment case who claims that her boss’ sexual innuendo was offensive and humiliating cannot block the jury from hearing about the dirty jokes found on her own workplace computer, a federal judge has ruled. In such cases, U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter found, the plaintiff’s own sense of humor — in her e-mails with co-workers and friends — may be relevant to the jury’s inquiries about whether she would be offended by her boss’ attempt at salty humor. In her 17-page opinion in Seybert v. International Group Inc., Pratter denied a motion asking that all of plaintiff Susan Seybert’s e-mails be deemed inadmissible.”

Stimulus Pays Up to $5,500 for New Golf Carts

Wall St. Journal: “We thought cash for clunkers was the ultimate waste of taxpayer money, but as usual we were too optimistic. Thanks to the federal tax credit to buy high-mileage cars that was part of President Obama’s stimulus plan, Uncle Sam is now paying Americans to buy that great necessity of modern life, the golf cart. The federal credit provides from $4,200 to $5,500 for the purchase of an electric vehicle, and when it is combined with similar incentive plans in many states the tax credits can pay for nearly the entire cost of a golf cart.”