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Congressman Asks DOJ to Investigate Leak of Trump’s Taxes to New York Times
Breitbart ^
| September 29 2020
| ROBERT KRAYCHIK
Posted on 09/29/2020 6:21:49 PM PDT by knighthawk
In a letter obtained by Breitbart News, Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) asked the Department of Justice to investigate possible crimes committed via the alleged disclosure of President Donald Trumps tax returns to the New York Times.
The New York Times published details of what it alleged were Trumps tax returns on Sunday. It alleged that the presidents tax returns revealed chronic losses and years of tax avoidance.
In a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Zeldin wrote:
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: bidenvoters; fakenews; leezeldin; newyork; newyorkcity; newyorkslimes; newyorktimes; nytimes; taxes; trump
To: knighthawk
On September 27, 2020, the New York Times published a story about the tax returns of President Donald Trump.
This article included what appears to be confidential information regarding President Trumps tax returns.
I write to ask that the Department of Justice investigate whether any information about President Trumps tax returns were illegally released to the New York Times and whether any action needs to be taken by the Department of Justice regarding this issue.
The New York Times has said it will be publishing additional information that goes into greater depth on the Presidents tax returns. It is imperative to determine as soon as possible whether federal crimes were committed in the transmission of any confidential information.
Respectfully,
Lee M. Zeldin
Member of Congress
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posted on
09/29/2020 6:26:10 PM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(3 NOV 2020! VOTE JOBS! NOT RIOTING BLM/ANTIFA/DEM/MOBS! /POLICE FOR US! NOT JUST FOR THE ELITE!)
To: knighthawk
[Congressman Asks DOJ to Investigate Leak of Trumps Taxes to New York Times]
A serious crime, indeed.
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posted on
09/29/2020 6:33:16 PM PDT
by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: SaveFerris
The DOJ worthless. How about Biden running ads based the illegally obtained info the same day the NYT ran the story.
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posted on
09/29/2020 6:40:05 PM PDT
by
gibsonguy
To: knighthawk
What did the NYT pay? Could be a bribe.
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posted on
09/29/2020 6:45:03 PM PDT
by
Brilliant
To: gibsonguy
I worked for the IRS a long time ago.
This is one of the first things they warned you about. Do NOT release anyone’s tax information to the public.
The joke portrayed on the screen was some guy with a book titled “Tax Secrets of the Stars”.
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posted on
09/29/2020 6:50:48 PM PDT
by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: Grampa Dave
Were they tax returns? Or, tax filings?
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posted on
09/30/2020 8:10:59 AM PDT
by
mfish13
(Elections have Consequences.)
To: mfish13
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posted on
09/30/2020 9:23:12 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(3 NOV 2020! VOTE JOBS! NOT RIOTING BLM/ANTIFA/DEM/MOBS! /POLICE FOR US! NOT JUST FOR THE ELITE!)
To: knighthawk
TIGDA used to be a serious organization at one time. Mnuchin should be going bizzerk, so why ins't he?
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posted on
09/30/2020 9:27:24 AM PDT
by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
To: knighthawk
IRS.GOV
UNAX:
Part 10. Security, Privacy and Assurance
Chapter 5. Privacy and Information Protection
Section 5. IRS Unauthorized Access, Attempted Access or Inspection of Taxpayer Records (UNAX) Program Policy,
Guidance, and Requirements
10.5.5 IRS Unauthorized Access, Attempted Access or Inspection of Taxpayer Records (UNAX) Program Policy, Guidance, and Requirements
10.5.5.2 (07-10-2018) IRS Unauthorized Access, Attempted Access or Inspection of Taxpayer Records (UNAX) Program To implement the requirements of the Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act (Public Law No. 105-35), the IRS created the willful unauthorized access, attempted access or inspection of taxpayer records (UNAX) program. The Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act, in conjunction with the UNAX program, provides the following:
- Willful unauthorized access or inspection of taxpayer records is a crime, punishable upon conviction, by fines, imprisonment, and termination of employment. Taxpayer records include hard copies of returns and return information, as well as returns and return information maintained on a computer;
- When IRS employees are criminally charged, the IRS is required to notify taxpayers that their records have been accessed without authorization;
- A taxpayer who is a victim of unlawful access or inspection has the right to take legal action even if the taxpayer's information is never revealed to a third party;
- For contractors, the willful unauthorized access or inspection of taxpayer records can result in removal from the contract. Furthermore, upon conviction, it can result in fines, and imprisonment.
- Criminal UNAX violations result from intentional unauthorized inspection of returns and return information. Under 26 USC 7213A, the violation is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both, together with the costs of prosecution. Upon conviction, the employee is terminated; UNAX violations may also result in penalties for misuse of a government computer;
- Non-Criminal Penalties pursuant to IRS UNAX policy, removal is to be proposed for all UNAX violations. The penalty can be mitigated by the deciding official at the decision stage;
- Using information gained from a UNAX violation can lead to additional criminal charges such as falsification of records, fraud, embezzlement and identity theft; and
- This willful unauthorized disclosure of tax return or return information is a felony.
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posted on
09/30/2020 9:33:53 AM PDT
by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
To: Grampa Dave
If the New York times offered or paid money for the Trump returns, then they are an accessory (and should not be shielded by free press laws).
I would like to see the NYT editor arrested because of this.
To: Toughluck_freeper
“I would like to see the NYT editor arrested because of this.”
You are not by yourself.
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posted on
09/30/2020 3:40:51 PM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(3 NOV 2020! VOTE JOBS! NOT RIOTING BLM/ANTIFA/DEM/MOBS! /POLICE FOR US! NOT JUST FOR THE ELITE!)
To: Toughluck_freeper
Excellent point!:
If the New York times offered or paid money for the Trump returns, then they are an accessory (and should not be shielded by free press laws).
I would like to see the NYT editor arrested because of this.
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posted on
10/01/2020 2:00:17 PM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(3 NOV 2020! VOTE JOBS! NOT RIOTING BLM/ANTIFA/DEM/MOBS! /POLICE FOR US! NOT JUST FOR THE ELITE!)
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