United States of America v. Moore et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:24-cv-11656

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

Brandy R. McMillion

  1. November 07, 2024

    Gov't Gets Default In $4.9M Son-Of-Boss Case

    A federal judge entered a $4.9 million default against the estate of a Michigan man and his widow after having threatened to dismiss the case, in which the government says the couple avoided taxes by participating in a Son-of-Boss scheme.

  2. October 23, 2024

    Judge Threatens To Toss Gov't's $4.9M Son-Of-Boss Claim

    A federal judge warned government attorneys Wednesday that she would dismiss their case against an estate for $4.9 million in taxes if they didn't explain why they weren't actively pursuing their accusations that a Michigan couple schemed to artificially cancel out capital gains

  3. June 28, 2024

    Estate Owes $4.9M For Son-Of-Boss Scheme, US Says

    An estate owes $4.9 million in tax liabilities for a couple's scheme to artificially cancel out their capital gains, the federal government said in a complaint in Michigan federal court, arguing that the Son-of-Boss scheme constitutes fraud and its proceeds aren't entitled to bankruptcy protection.