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HEAD SHRINKER, SHRINK THINE OWN HEAD

May 28, 2008

Tennessee clinical psychologist will be on the receiving end of some behavior modification therapy courtesy of the IRS. Considering the poor judgment he used in his tax planning, some sort of treatment seems warranted. From Chattanoogan.com:

Authorities said Gregory J. Williams has agreed to enter a guilty plea to making a false income tax statement.

He faces up to three years in prison and a fine up to $100,000 as well as restitution of $158,665 for tax years 200-2005.

Prosecutors said in 1998-1999, Williams' aunt began talking to him about the fallacies of the federal tax system. She provided him anti-tax literature and brought some individuals to his home to discuss anti-tax issues.

Always trust tax content from your aunt. She may not know what she's talking about, but she loves you!

Prosecutors said these included a group called Global Prosperity as well as the Haggerty Trading System. Williams became convinced to become a non-filer, it was stated.

Global Prosperity? Strike one.

About 2003, Williams became involved with Eddie Kahn, who founded the Guiding Light of God Ministries, which offered to handle his correspondence with the IRS.

Hire Wesley Snipes' tax advisor? Strike two.

In 2004, he obtained a book written by Pete Hendrickson entitled "Cracking The Code."

He swings at a pitch far off the plate. Strike 3.

Mr. Williams has pleaded guilty to filing a false return. If the tax loss is the $150,000+ indicated in the story, federal sentencing guidelines indicate a 21-27 month enforced residential treatment program.

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