Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Despite this truth, people keep trying to avoid them both. Unfortunately, many people resort to illegal means to avoid the inevitability of taxes. Remember these famous cases? Al Capone - While he couldn’t be pinned down for any of his violent criminal activity, income tax evasion was how this organized crime boss was put behind bars. In 1931 he was sentenced and served 6.5 years. Pete ...
Protect Yourself and Your Business from Theft
When most people hear the word “theft” the first image that comes to mind is a burglar sneaking into your home to steal your valuables. But theft comes in many forms. What kinds of theft are there and how can you protect yourself? Embezzlement When a person who was entrusted with money or property steals what they were entrusted with, that is called embezzlement. Small businesses are often a target of embezzlement because there aren’t enough employees to provide checks and balances. The ...