January 31, 2009

Tax Problems for Tom Daschle (D) More Extensive Than First Reported

Heh. This is the man - a guy who can't keep his own books straight - that Obama wants to put in charge of every individual's health care:

The report indicates that Daschle's failure to pay more than $101,000 taxes on the car and driver a wealthy friend let him use from 2005 through 2007 is not the only tax issue the former Senate Majority Leader has been dealing with since his December nomination prompted a more thorough examination of his income tax returns.

Mr. Daschle also didn't report $83,333 in consulting income in 2007.

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With the unreported income from the use of a car service in the amounts of $73,031 in 2005, $89,129 in 2006 and $93,096 in 2007; the unreported consulting income of $83,333 in 2007; and the adjusted reductions in charitable contributions, Daschle adds a total of $353,552 in additional income and reduced donations, meaning an additional tax payment of $128,203, in addition to $11,964 in interest.

By Joe Biden's definition, Obama has nominated two non-patriots to high Cabinet office. With Daschle, Mr. Geithner and tax-cheat Charles Rangel (D), and you're starting to have a Culture of Tax Corruption in the new government of Hope and Change. There will be more.

Can't wait to see what Lincoln-eque strokes of brilliance we'll see from President Government next! Commencing popcorn munching...


By Good Lt. at January 31, 2009 11:32 AM | | l digg this