DOWNLOADED FROM: Family Guardian Website http://famguardian.org Download our free book: The Great IRS Hoax: Why We Don’t Owe Income Tax TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................5 Foreword ........................................................................................... 7 Profdes .............................................................................................. 9 History of the Intelligence Unit, 1919-1936 Organization and Functions of the Intelligence Unit .................... 23 Tax F:vasion Investigations .......................................................... 27 Dishonest Public Officials Pmsccuted as Tax Evaders ................28 Leading Gangsters Sent to Penitentiary 33 Motion Picture Stars Investigated- Several Million Dollars Collected 447 TzEvasion Cases Involving Prominent Individuals and Businesa Concerns 48 Women Tax Evaders Involvcd in Outstanding Fraud Cases ............................................................ 55 Aliens Seek to Evade Taxes - Treasury Recovers Many Millions in This Class of Tax Dodging ......................................... 57 Investigations of Offen in Compromise Result in Detecting Concealment of Assets 59 Miscellaneous Tax Investigations ................................................ 61 Record of Investigations of Revenue Personnel, Tax Accountantsand Enrolled Agents ......................................... 62 Indirect Results of Investigations - Fear of Prnalties and Punishment Deter Luge Classes From Rwenue Law Violations .............................. 82 Results During Present Administration ....................................... 87 ~. Procedure in Disposition of Tax Fraud Cases ............................... 90 Money Laundering - Title 31 ..................................................172 Statistical Summary 3 Investigative Efforts and Results History of lhe Criminal Investigation Function, 1936-1994 Organizational and Operational Highlights Return Preparers Project &neA 9 Questionable Refund Program ................................. .. ........... 180 9 The Late Thirties and the Forties Abusive Tax Protester Program 81 Cases of the Late Thirties and the Forties ................................. 100 Illegal Tax Protester Program 83 Business Opportunities Project ............................... .. ............. 184 of Cases the Fiftie Tax Haven - Offshore Bank Project ....................................... 185 Nonliler Pmgram ,187 Cases of the Sixlies Motor Fuel Excise Tax Program 188 Bankruptcy Fraud Program Cases of the Seventie International Initiative Investigative Tuols and Techniques . casesof the ~i~hti~................................................................. 136 Undercover Actiwtles 192 The Ninetie 143 C1 Forensic Laboratory ............................................................. 193 Cases of the Nineties 144 ................................................................ Use of Grand Juries ........195 Investigative Projects 68 Criminal Investigation Badge ................................. ... ........... 1% Wagering Tax Enforcement 68 Training ............................ .. ....................................................... 197 Organized Crime Drive -Strike Force Program 170 ...................... Statistical Data .... 20Q I FOR OFFICIAL USE OWLY INTRODUCTION his document is dedicated la those seem to be in a constant mode of change. Internal Revenue Service special agents Whether it's a change in the laws that refo- T and Criminal Investigation employees, cus our enforcement priorities, a change in past and present, whose devotion to duty orgmiaational structure that revitdizes our created this noteworthy record of achieve- mission, or internal implementation of a ment. Your achievements are not only evi- new concept that revolutionizes the way we denced in the following pages -they are work - change is what has always kept also prominently imprinted on the pages Criminal Investigation on the cutting edge of history. of law enforcement, management tech- As our arganizatiun has grown in stature niques and technology. fmm a mere six special agents at its Our history of change, accomplishments, inception in 1919 to aver 3,200 today, we and new challenges brings us to 1994 - have also developed into an organization our 75th anniversary ns a law enforcement known for its diversity of expertise. Yet we orpuzation. As always, we an prepad for continue to accomplish our mission and and look forward to change - to impmve- solve crimes in a way that no others can; ment - to effective law enforcement. we follow the money that ultimately leads Indeed, during the past 75 years, much has to the criminal. been accomplished. However there is still Federal prosecutors continue to seek much that can and must be dome. the expertise of IRS special agents as a It is our job to continue the 75year tradi- critical asset to any investigative team. tion of pmfessiondism, dedication and com- The training and expertise as well as the mitment. It is not a dimcult challenge, unique financial investigative skills con- because the majurity of men and women tinue to make the IRS special agent a nec- in C~iminalInvestigation have that same essary clement in every investigation level of commitment and pride that Elmer involving the flow of money. Irey envisioned for IRS special agents 75 Our investigations irrvolve individuds yeam ago. from all segments of our society, from the 1 am confident thal Criminal Investi- high-level drug traffickers and financiers to gation will continue to meet the challenges individuals who appear to be pillars of the of the future with the same enthusiasm and community, docton, lawyers, accountants, skill that has inspired our special agents legislators and corporate executives. for the past 75 years. And the future will Therefore, investigations vary from the very demonstrate the commitment of this organi- dangerous to the very sensitive with each aatiun to slrong enforcement a1 the tax laws investigation requiring il high degree of and support far the overall efforts to cam- sensitivity, discretion and &we-all fairness. bat financial crimes wherever they occu. One of the most fascinating aspects of IRS Criminal Investigation is that we Donald K. Vogel FOREWORD his document has several segments. of this task represents one uf the nation's The first segment profiles, through pho- most important law enforcement jobs T tographs and biogaphical data, each of because of the importance of the tax those honored to serve as the head uf the system to the pmper functioning of the Criminal Investigation function since its Government. The successful prosection of formation in 1919. tax evaders not only serves to protect the The second segment is a verbatim pubic revenue, but also warns potential tax reprint of the only remaining copy of a evaders that they cannot defeat the system document issued in the mid-1930's that of voluntary compliance. Over the years, portrays the history of the Intelligence investigative activity has resulted in indi- Unit from 1919 tu 1936. It describes the viduals being convicted for tax evasion in Unit's early organization and functions. almost every occupation, profession, and It illso contains summaries of cases, segment of thc economy. In addition, the including several that contributed to our ability of Criminal Investigation to use enduring reputation as "the giant killers." criminal sanctions for lax riolations The next segment is a sequel covering against otherwise untouchable criminals mid-1936 to 1994. It outlines, decade by continues to be a powerful weapon in the decade, significant organizational and light against organized crime. operational highlights during those 51 This historical record is primarily abut years, and summarizes cases and projects activities of the Criminal Investigation representative of our activities and accam- function. However, we gratefully acknowl- plishments. The sequel is an overview edge the invaluable contributions of the rather than an exhaustive study. other IRS components, particularly the The primary purpose of the Internal Examination and Collection functions, Revenue Service is, of course, the collec- our partners in many of these endeavors. tion of taxes in a fair and impartial man- Similarly, we gatefully acknowledge nel: Achieving the highest possible degree the important roles played by the Office of voluntary compliance with the internal of Chief Counsel and the Department revenue laws is an important goal toward of Justice. that end. Criminal Investigation's support FOR OFF1TIAl USE ONLY 1 PROFILES I I 1 Presented below are brief biographical t sketches of the sixteen individuals i pr~vilegedto serve as the principal I I executive of the IRS Criminal I Donald K. Vogel I Investigation function since its Fe6rmry 28, 1993-Presenl 1 incept~onon July 1, 1919 Donald K. Vogel earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He is a native of Sigourney, Iowa. He entered federal Service in 1965 with the Department of the Army. In 1971 he joined the 1RS as a special agent in the Criminal Investigation Division in Omaha, Nebraska. He held various positions in Criminal Investigation including gmup manager in San Antonio, Texas; Branch Chief in Austin, Texas; Assistant Division Chief in St. Louis and Executive Assistant to the Assistant Regional Commissioner in Southwest Region. After completing the 1RS