• Online Sportsbook Founder Held Liable for $36 Million In Tax And Penalties

  Last week, I detailed my fantasy of fleeing public accounting for life as an illegal bookmaker. I was, of course, indulging in nothing more than a bit of playful escapism, meant to dull the pain of another long busy season.

• Ukraine accuses Russia of new incursion

  The incident heightened fears Russia may be planning a broader military invasion into Ukrainian territory on the eve of Sunday's referendum in Crimea

• Creditors seize ship tied to Mexican oil company probe

  MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Creditors to Oceanografia, a Mexican oil services company at the center of an alleged fraud that forced Citigroup to cut its 2013 profit, have seized a ship that was used as collateral for debt issued by the company.

• Taxes From A To Z (2014): H Is For Holding Period

  H is for Holding Period. When you buy, sell or otherwise dispose of certain kinds of property, the result is a gain or loss for federal income tax purposes. Property subject to these rules is considered a capital asset (yes, giving rise to the terms capital gain and capital loss).

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• National Oilwell Varco Or Schlumberger: Which Is The Better Stock To Buy?

  By Winning Strategies : Oil and gas drilling and exploration companies have been strong investments over the past two years as the economy healed. Unstable gas prices forced many companies to find liquid plays. That shift in the energy sector forced companies to invest heavily and, as a result,…