Tax Crime Junkies
By Dominique Molina
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Tax Crime Junkies
The true crime podcast for people who love taxes, scandals, and stories too outrageous to deduct.
🎉 Over 50,000 downloads and counting!
🏆 Ranked #5 on Feedspot’s “30 Best White Collar Crime Podcasts Worth Listening to in 2025.”
Hey there, Tax Crime Junkies! This is the true crime podcast where taxes meet temptation...and the numbers don’t always add up. Hosted by Dominique Molina, CPA, MST, CTS and Tom Gorczynski, EA, USTCP, CTP we follow the money trail through cases of fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, and even homicide to uncover the shocking truth hiding behind the spreadsheets.
As tax experts and practitioners, we go beyond the headlines to explain how these crimes happen, why they go undetected for so long, and what ultimately exposes them. From financial schemes gone wrong to greed-fueled cover-ups, we reveal the human motives that turn ordinary people into criminals, and sometimes killers.
We’ve talked to investigators, lawyers, insiders, and even those who’ve served time to bring you gripping stories from the shadowy intersection of finance and crime. Along the way, we show what every taxpayer and business owner should know to stay safe, smart, and out of trouble.
New episodes drop every other week, combining investigative storytelling, expert insight, and unforgettable twists.
Whether you’re a tax professional, a true crime fan, or just fascinated by what people will do for money, Tax Crime Junkies will keep you hooked from the first clue to the final confession. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave a five-star review, and join us as we follow every trail — all the way to the truth.
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The Au Pair, The Affair and the Lie That Fell Apart
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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The IRS Boss That Solved a Murder — The Brendan Banfield Case
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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The Man Behind the Camera
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Your Call Is Very Important to Us (April Fool’s Special)
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The Carpoffs: Solar, Lies, and the Tax Credit Trap
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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The Fine Line Files - Because I Got Sued: The Afroman Trial That Backfired
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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First Filed First Stolen: The Dark Web Market for CPA Firms
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Fine Line Files When the Government Backdates
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Whistleblowers, Jury Drama, and the $50 Million Question Jack Fisher Part II
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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The Fine Line Files: The Tax Shelter You’re Not Supposed to Talk About
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Jack Fisher — Conservation, Corruption, and a Billion-Dollar Tax Shelter
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Fixing the System — The Tax Gap, Complexity, and Why Enforcement Isn’t “Sexy” (Jens Heycke + Corey Smith)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Inside the Turducken Investigation — Author Jens Heycke & DOJ Prosecutor Corey Smith
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Robert Smith & Robert Brockman — Inside the Biggest Tax Turducken Ever Built Tax Crime Junkies
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Fine Line Files: Holy Exemptions: Faith, Power, and America’s Most Untouchable Tax Break
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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When Religion Meets Revenue: The Scientology Tax Saga
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Fine Line Files - When Authority Becomes a Weapon
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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When an IRS Agent Joins the Conspiracy: The Sherry Peel Jackson Story
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Fine Line Files: When the Whistle Blower Is Also the Match
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May 24, 2025 |
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Barry Minkow: King of the Con
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Fine Line Files: Too Good to Be True – How to Spot a Scam Before It Spots You
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Girlboss of Ponzi Schemes Gina Champion Cane
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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The Fine Line Files: The Cost of Corrupt Leadership—When Those in Power Exploit the System
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Blue Betrayal: How a Union Boss Went Rogue The Story of Dana Pullman
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Fine Line Files: Life Insurance and Fraud – When Death Becomes Profitable
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Doug Grant: Vitamins and Visions
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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The Fine Line Files: The Illusion of Wealth – How Scammers Convince You They’re Successful
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Episode 49 Tiny Ads, Big Fraud: The Rise and Fall of Don Lapre
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Episode 48 - From IRS Insider to America's Tax Defender The Battle Against Tax Crimes (Part 2)
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Episode 47 - From IRS Insider to America's Tax Defender The Battle Against Tax Crimes
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Episode 5 Fine Line Files: What the IRS Really Means by ‘Other Income’
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Fine Line Files Episode 4 Ethics on the Edge: The Tax Pros' Role in Fighting Fraud
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Episode 46 Hawaiian Shadows and the Cost of Corruption: Miske’s Reign and Reckoning
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Fine Line Files Episode 3 Internal Controls
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Episode 45 Million-Dollar Fruitcakes: How One Man Cooked the Books and Lived Lavishly
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Episode Two Fine Line Files Backing Up Your Tax Strategy
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1 - The Fine Line Files: Management Companies – Smart Strategy or Tax Trap?
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Episode 44 The CPA’s Dark Secret: The Fred Tokars Story
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Episode 43: Tax Planning or Tax Conning? The story of Todd Mardis
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Episode 42 Part II Joe Conforte - The Downfall of Kemp Shiffer: When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Episode 41 Sex, Lies, and Taxes: Joe Conforte’s Battle with the IRS
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Episode 40: Mom Made Me Do It The Astonishing Case of Misty Brotherton Tanner
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Episode 39: Part II Charities, Tax Shelters, and Crimes...Oh My! A Cautionary Tale of Michael Meyers
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Episode 38 Charities, Tax Shelters, and Crimes...Oh My! The story of Michael L Meyers and the Ultimate Tax Plan
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Episode 37 JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW A PERSON: ALAN FABIAN’S SAVVY SCHEME
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Special Bonus Episode 36: No Joke Left Behind: The Tax Crime Junkies' Blooper Bonanza
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Episode 35: The Road to Redemption: Frank Kelly's Journey Continues Part 2
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Episode 34: An Insider's Tale: Frank Kelly Speaks Out
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Episode 33 The Case of the Cautious Preparer
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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An Intriguing Saga of Tax Evasion and Legal Battles
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Episode 31 The Southport Scandal: Unraveling a Financial Prodigy's Web of Deceit Part II
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Episode 30 The Southport Scandal: Unraveling a Financial Prodigy's Web of Deceit
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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EPISODE 29:DELINQUENT JUDGES AND JUVENILE DELINQUENTS PART II
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Episode 28: Kids for Cash: The Dark Side of Juvenile Justice Part 1
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Episode 27: The Taxing Truth: Inside Stories from the IRS Frontline
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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HOW TO NOT GET AWAY WITH MURDER - THE CASE OF RANDY NOWAK
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Episode 25: The Illusion of Easy Money: Unmasking the Secret Escrow Scam
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Episode 24: How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Tax Fugitive Part II
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Episode 23: How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Tax Fugitive Part I
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Episode 22: Desperate Deals: The Rise and Fall of a King and His Tax Castle
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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EPISODE 21: Concerts and Con Artists: Inside the Multi Million Dollar Music Fraud Scheme THE CASE OF MICHAEL BANUELOS- FERRARI MIKE
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Episode 20: Concerts and Con Artists Inside the Multi Million Dollar Music Fraud Scheme” THE CASE OF MICHAEL BANUELOS - FERRARI MIKE CASE
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Episode 19: Justice Delayed Is Not Justice Denied. Solving The Cold Case Of Price Waterhouse Accountant Julie Bucalo
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Episode 18: When Tax Work Pressures Lead to Murder
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Uncharted Territories: Expatriation, Risky Returns, and the IRS’s Watchful Eye: The Story of Oleg Tinkov
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Episode 16 Web of Suspicion: Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding John McAfee - Part 2
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Episode 15: Web of Suspicion: Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding John McAfee - Part 1
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Episode 14: Fatal Secrets: The Twisted Saga of a Tax Attorney’s Vengeance Part II
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May 30, 2023 |
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Episode 13: Fatal Secrets: The Twisted Saga of a Tax Attorney’s Vengeance
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May 23, 2023 |
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Episode 12: Uncovering the Costly Consequences of CPA Burnout: The Case of Roger Stadtmueller’s Tax Fraud
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May 17, 2023 |
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Episode 11: From Garbage Man To Jailbird: His Career Took A Trashy Turn and He Took His CPA With Him Part II
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May 09, 2023 |
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Episode 10: From Garbage Man To Jailbird: His Career Took A Trashy Turn and He Took His CPA With Him
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May 02, 2023 |
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Episode 9: The Fall of Steve Martinez: From IRS Employee to Convicted Con Artist Part 2
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Episode 8: The Fall of Steve Martinez: From IRS Employee to Convicted Con Artist
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Episode 7: The Con Artist Television Taxman of San Diego Part II- How One Man Duped the Public and Betrayed His Clients
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Episode 6: The Con Artist Television Taxman of San Diego: How One Man Duped the Public and Betrayed His Clients Part I
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Episode 5: The Tragic End of a Career: How One Man’s Retirement was Derailed by Tax Fraud
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Episode 4: Greed and Deceit: The Moral Failures of an Accountant Turned Criminal
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Episode 3: From Log Homes to Lockup: The Unbelievable Tale of Martin Birk
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Episode 2: The Chrisley Con: How a Lavish Lifestyle and Fake Loans Led to Tax Fraud and Bankruptcy
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Episode 1: An Introduction to Tax Crime Junkies. Ernst & Young Fined 100M for Cheating on Ethics Exams
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Feb 24, 2023 |