Posted on 03/02/2009 2:40:04 PM PST by jessduntno
This time it's United State Trade Representative nominee Ron Kirk who owes back taxes, joining the ranks of other tax-addled Cabinet nominees such as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, former Health and Human Services Secretary designate Tom Daschle, and former chief performance officer nominee Nancy Killifer.
Kirk owes $9,975 in back taxes, most of that from speaking engagement honoraria. Kirk had told organizations to give speaking fees directly to his alma mater, Austin College. In all, $37,750 of honoraria were not reported as income for tax years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Senate Finance Committee reported, saying that Kirk should have accepted the money directly, made the donations himself, and then claimed the cash as charitable donations.
In addition, Kirk had declared as an entertainment expense more than $17,000 in tickets to Mavericks' games.
The committee told Kirk to go back and look at his records, and to pay personal income taxes on any game when he couldn't recall the name of the person whom he took to the game and the business they accomplished at the game. Kirk subsequently substantiated $9,900 of the total $17,382 as qualifying entertainment expenses, meaning he will pay an additional $2,600 in taxes.
"We are confident that Mayor Kirk will be confirmed," said White House spokesman Ben LaBolt. "The president nominated Mayor Kirk because of his proven ability at the negotiating table -- building consensus between opposing stakeholders in Dallas and crafting deals to create opportunities for U.S. businesses overseas. The mayor is working with the Finance Committee on a few minor issues mostly relating to a scholarship fund he set up at his alma mater -- Austin College. The nomination is on track -- the Committee has scheduled a hearing for next Monday."
(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...
Of course not...why should it be???
No wonder democrats don’t mind raising taxes...THEY DON’T PAY THEM!!!
I’m sure glad that all those voters got rid of the party of corruption in Washington and installed such honest, forthright citizens.
“No wonder democrats don’t mind raising taxes...THEY DON’T PAY THEM!!!”
they will not back down, they will not relent, they will force us into combat...”
Obama's 6th week in office
*United State Trade Representative nominee Ron Kirk who owes back taxes, joining the ranks of other tax-addled Cabinet nominees such as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, former Health and Human Services Secretary designate Tom Daschle, and former chief performance officer nominee Nancy Killifer.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/03/more-back-tax-i.html
(full list at www.nachumlist.com)
How did the USA discover obama isn’t Jesus?
Jesus could build a cabinet!
Are there any liberals anywhere that pay their taxes?
The List ping
Obama’s 6th week in office
*United State Trade Representative nominee Ron Kirk who owes back taxes, joining the ranks of other tax-addled Cabinet nominees such as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, former Health and Human Services Secretary designate Tom Daschle, and former chief performance officer nominee Nancy Killifer.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/03/more-back-tax-i.html
(full list at www.nachumlist.com)
Impressive acheivements...so much marxism, so little time...
“How did the USA discover obama isn’t Jesus?
Jesus could build a cabinet!”
The Kenyan just has splinter groups...
another one bites the dust.....oh, wait, he won’t withdraw...there is no honor among thieves...
Holy Crap. What a dirt bag. Wouldn't I love to deduct the 8-10K annually I spend on Lakers tickets.
Paying Taxes really is for the little people.
I have trouble with the http language to put it up at FR.
Let them eat cake.
Indeed. Owing back taxes is only a big deal if your name is Joe, you’re from Ohio, and you’re a plumber. THEN you should be named, shamed, investigated, castigated and fired from whatever working class job you happen to have.
Hmmm. Me thinks these libs are either very ignorant of the law or just don’t give a damn.
Personally, I would like to go *underground* rather than give any monies to the Obama cause.
Democrats only PAY taxes when they are nominated for a cabinet post. We all know that like 2 + 2 = 1000 (democrat math).
Are you referring to Ron “Tax the Internet” Kirk?
http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/us_mayor_newspaper/documents/12_20_99/dallas_article.htm
Bada BOOM!
Folks, FD and JD do 2 shows a night plus a matinee on Saturdays.
Try the veal and don’t forget to tip your waiter
:)
love it - OK to use it?
Please do — I stole it from someone here at FR (LOL)...
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