9 January 2010
In 2009, we had “Geithner-gate”: a string of Obama nominees, including the head of money matters for the country, who were flagged for tax errors, inaccuracies and flat out failing to report income. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner failed to timely pay $34,000 in taxes, citing confusion about his independent contractor status. Geithner ultimately blamed TurboTax [...]
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2 March 2009
Because, at this point, I have to think the answer is no. After a string of Obama nominees disclosed tax issues – including confirmed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and failed nominees Tom Daschle and Nancy Killefer – yet another has been revealed. Ron Kirk, Obama’s nomination for U.S. Trade Representative, owes an estimated $10,000 in [...]
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