Tax-Free Rock 'n' Roll: How The Stones & Led Zeppelin Beat the UK's 98% Tax Rate

Hashtag Fraud: The TikTok GST Scandal Uncovered

How did a massive tax fraud start with a TikTok trend? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover Operation Protego, the ATO’s crackdown on a $2 billion GST scam—one of the biggest fraud cases in Australian history. We’ll break down: ✔️ How the scam worked and spread across social media ✔️ The worst offenders and their outrageous spending ✔️ The fraud triangle—why people fall into financial crime ✔️ What the ATO is doing now to prevent future scams From luxury shopping sprees to welfare recipients gaming the system, this fraud wasn’t just a crime—it stole from every Australian taxpayer. Tune in now! Want to work together? Visit www.indigotax.com.au Follow on instagram @indigotax Credits Original music by Amanda Aitken @brux.jupiter

The Price of Power Kathy Jackson’s Journey from Hero to Fraudster

Kathy Jackson was once the brave whistle-blower who took down corrupt union officials—but her story took a shocking turn. Instead of cleaning up the system, she embezzled over $100,000 in union funds, using fake receipts, luxury shopping sprees, and lavish vacations to fuel her deception. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we examine how power and opportunity create the perfect conditions for fraud. We break down the fraud triangle, uncover how leaders justify unethical decisions, and discuss what business owners can learn from this high-profile case. From hero to fraudster, this is the rise and fall of Kathy Jackson. Tune in now. Want to work together? Visit www.indigotax.com.au Follow on instagram @indigotax Credits Original music by Amanda Aitken @brux.jupiter

Tax-Free Rock 'n' Roll: How The Stones & Led Zeppelin Beat the UK's 98% Tax Rate

In the swinging 1960s and ‘70s, Britain’s top musicians weren’t just making headlines for their music—they were also fleeing the country to avoid its eye-watering 98% tax rate. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into how The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and other rock legends used tax havens like France and the Bahamas to keep more of their hard-earned millions. We’ll explore how Keith Richards smuggled tea across borders, why Jimmy Page saw tax exile as "creative freedom," and how the UK government finally cracked down. Was this financial survival or rockstar hypocrisy? Tune in to find out. 🎸💰 Want to work together? Visit www.indigotax.com.au Follow on Instagram @indigotax Credits Original music by Amanda Aitken @brux.jupiter

Rivkin: The Stock Market’s Worst-Kept Secret

A high-profile stockbroker, a secret tip, and a trade that changed everything—this is the insider trading scandal of Rene Rivkin. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into one of Australia’s biggest financial scandals, explaining how Rivkin’s Qantas trade landed him in legal trouble, why insider trading laws changed because of it, and the shocking aftermath. Plus, we take a detour into Martha Stewart’s own stock market misstep and explore what happens when the wealthy bend the rules and get caught. Want to work together? Visit www.indigotax.com.au Follow on Instagram @indigotax Credits Original music by Amanda Aitken @brux.jupiter

Drug Deals and Deductions: La Rosa’s Taxing Story

A convicted heroin dealer, stolen drug money, and a shocking tax deduction—this is the La Rosa case, one of the most controversial tax rulings in Australian history. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unpack how Frank La Rosa legally deducted $220,000 in stolen drug money, why the Federal Court upheld the ruling, and how this case forced lawmakers to change tax law forever. Plus, we explore La Rosa’s dark and tragic fate—a story that goes far beyond taxes. Want to work together? Visit www.indigotax.com.au Follow on instagram @indigotax Credits Original music by Amanda Aitken @brux.jupiter