I see Franken's TAX PROBLEMS are back in the News...
(Please FReepmail if you want on, or off, this list. I certainly have no desire to increase anyone’s stress-level. Thanks!!!)
Posted on 02/06/2009 2:16:51 PM PST by rabscuttle385
Overlooked in coverage of Tim Geithner’s and Tom Daschle’s unpaid taxes is the $70,000 that Minnesota Democratic senatorial candidate Al Franken has admitted to owing in back taxes, interest, and penalties.
Last April, the California Tax Franchise Board revealed that Franken owed the state $5,800 in taxes, fines, and penalties because he did not file returns in 2003 through 2007. Franken then admitted that he owed more than $50,000 in back taxes to 17 states.
Franken blamed everything on his accountant of 18 years, saying he failed to report the income from the comedian’s celebrity appearances and speeches in those states where he made money outside of Minnesota and New York, where he lives. Franken claimed he overpaid taxes in those two states and will file for refunds.
But the accountant, Allen Chanzis, has not verified Franken’s account. In fact, he has said he was told not to talk to the press. Nor has Franken released any documentation to show that he overpaid taxes in two states.
“I’ve been told to say ‘no comment,’” the accountant told reporters.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
Taxes and the cheating cheaters who cheat on them....
I'm not defending or making excuses for Franken, but when your work involves travel all around the country and you earn income in many states, it can be complicated to figure out state income taxes. You can bet that if you make a very substantial income, just about every state that has an income tax will want a piece of it.
(Please FReepmail if you want on, or off, this list. I certainly have no desire to increase anyone’s stress-level. Thanks!!!)
Kewl. Thanks for the ping.
Could be worse; he could owe back taxes to all 57 states.
Another Democrat just doing his duty against America.
Democrat non-patriotism — another day.
Very old news. Over a year old. Maybe even 18 months old.
Tax evation should disqualify citizens from holding office and especially those from the party of higher taxes.
tell us how you really feel.
;o)
“Well Obama must be glad that he doesn’t owe them in the other 40!!!”
LOL
Well done!!
Wonders never cease! Oh, my!
I think that beats Al Capone's record.
Nothin’ ta see here. Just another lyin’, cheatin’ damned Democrat. Just move along.
Outstanding!
Thanks for the ping!
Exactly it should have come out before the election. Another case of a dem saying “do as I say not as I do”. IOW I vote to raise your taxes but I’m not paying mine.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.