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."
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mox nix....after all, not only did the Dems win - he’s black. Ergo, free pass.
LOL.
regarding the honoraria paid directly to his college.
I fail to see what is wrong with this and I know the tax code pretty well. As a matter of fact, some guy put a little ding in my car fender. I told him to send a 100 dollars to Lima Company’s reception fund and we would call it even which he did.
I also found someone’s wallet and returned it to them. She wanted to give me money and I said no, just do the same to someone else.
I wonder if I’m on the hook for income tax for this.
Ya’ know, if 0bama keeps hiring these cheating “backtaxers’, there could be enough money collected to pay for his socialistic programs. LOL
You notice it’s taking 0bama longer to find tax cheats?
It was never about honesty or change. It was always about getting back at the right wing Christians. The Elitist Left absolutely hates conservative Christians.
Paying taxes is patriotic so I can only assume the Obama admib doesn’t hava a patriotic bone amongst them
bttt
I’d be willing to bet that Obama, in addition to not being a natural born citizen, also owes back taxes (as yet, undiscovered).
Personally, I’d love to see the Obama’s returns.
You KNOW they owe some money!
I bet their tax returns (if they have ever even filed one) are better protected than Ft. Knox!
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