Gulf Tax Cheats

[SHRED]

All that anti-gummit tea bag mentality is coming home to bite them in the bank accounts.

The fishermen and the tax man
BP's request for tax records poses a problem for some residents of fishing communities in southeastern Louisiana — the nonconformists who haven't kept records or reported their cash income.


"Man, I wish I'd done a better job of record-keeping," said Michael Turgeau, owner of a small marina, who is usually paid in cash. (Carolyn Cole, Los Angeles Times / May 30, 2010)

By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times

May 30, 2010

Reporting from Delacroix, La. —

BP's request for tax records poses a problem for some residents of fishing communities in southeastern Louisiana — the nonconformists who haven't kept records or reported their cash income.

The first step for a commercial fisherman or coastal business seeking compensation for losses suffered in the oil spill seems simple enough: Submit copies of a commercial fishing license, proof of residence and tax statements.

But the request for tax records poses a serious challenge to some residents of close-knit fishing communities on the swampy edges of southeastern Louisiana, which for generations have harbored self-reliant nonconformists who don't pay much heed to everyday rules and regulations.

In other words, they often get paid in cash — and don't always report it.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oil-spill-claims-20100530,0,4758933.story

[RandomThoughts]

1. Silver Springs.

Silver Springs
Stevie Nicks.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvwi2_fleetwood-mac-silver-springs_music

You could be my silver spring
blue,green colors flashing
I would be your only dream
your shining on ocean crashing

And did you say she was pretty?
And did you say that she loves you?

Baby, I dont wanna know
I begin not to love you
turn around,see me runnin
I said I loved you years ago
telling myself you never loved me
no..

And did you say she was pretty?
And did you say that she loves you?

Baby, I dont wanna know
oh no..

And Can you tell me was it worth it
really, I dont wanna know
Time cast its spell on you
but you wont forget me
I know I could've loved you
but you would not let me

Time cast its spell on you
but you wont forget me
I know I could've loved you
but you would not let me
I'll follow you down to the sound
of my voice that haunts you
you'll never get away from the
sound of the woman that loves you.

(Was I just a fool?)
You'll never get away from the sound
of the woman that loves you

(Was I just a fool)
I'll follow you down to the sound
of my voice that haunts you

(give me just a chance)
(you'll never get away)
(repeat 3 times)

You could be my silver spring
my blue,green colors flashing.