Shady Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Source: Treasury nominee failed to pay taxes WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Treasury Department and lead the economic rescue effort disclosed to senators Tuesday that he failed to pay $34,000 in taxes from 2001 to 2004 AP And... Senators Raise Questions About Geithner's Nomination at Treasury Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself WSJ I get to say it first! This is not the Timothy Geithner that I knew! Bam! Quote
punked Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Source: Treasury nominee failed to pay taxesWASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Treasury Department and lead the economic rescue effort disclosed to senators Tuesday that he failed to pay $34,000 in taxes from 2001 to 2004 AP And... Senators Raise Questions About Geithner's Nomination at Treasury Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself WSJ I get to say it first! This is not the Timothy Geithner that I knew! Bam! Yah sounds almost like Bush's LABOUR Secretary eh? Only difference is she was nominated for LABOUR Secretary! Man the more you talk about how bad Obama is the more you remind us BUSH always has a worse story. LOL! Quote
Shady Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 Yah sounds almost like Bush's LABOUR Secretary eh? Only difference is she was nominated for LABOUR Secretary! Yeah, almost as bad as a Treasury Secretary (that oversees the IRS) not paying his taxes!!!! Quote
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Yeah, almost as bad as a Treasury Secretary (that oversees the IRS) not paying his taxes!!!! It is legal to defer and becuase he didn't know he had to pay those taxes form 9 years ago until last year I think one can forgive him. He not only paid them but the interest too giving the government more money. All legal and on the up and up. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 It is legal to defer and becuase he didn't know he had to pay those taxes form 9 years ago until last year I think one can forgive him. He not only paid them but the interest too giving the government more money. All legal and on the up and up. Uhhh...the interest is required by law..as is the penalty. He didn't do the "government" any favor, just his ass. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Uhhh...the interest is required by law..as is the penalty. He didn't do the "government" any favor, just his ass. Nope he paid the Taxes on self employment which even his accounted missed after the Obama Team found the error. Nothing wrong with that I don't see why Republicans are making a big deal about it. It happens to a lot of Americans. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Nope he paid the Taxes on self employment which even his accounted missed after the Obama Team found the error. Nothing wrong with that I don't see why Republicans are making a big deal about it. It happens to a lot of Americans. Have you seen the tax returns? Non payment of taxes owed involves an interest charge and penalty. If a Republican nominee had been so poorly vetted, we can bet there would be much more of a fuss. Edited January 14, 2009 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Have you seen the tax returns? Non payment of taxes owed involves an interest charge and penalty. If a Republican nominee had been so poorly vetted, we can bet there would be much more of a fuss. No there wouldn't be because the Obama team are the ones who found the Tax problem which is a common problem in the states. It's not like he didn't pay his regular taxes; where he tripped up is with the added-in self-employment tax, which, is triggered because of a quirk in the way the IMF reports income for its overseas employees. I'm sure the guy has a tax accountant who handles his tax returns, and apparently this got by the the tax accountant as well. Who cares about this? No one Republicans are making much to do about nothing and as we saw in Tennessee today need to take their heads out of their asses or they are going to keep getting it handed to them. Quote
Shady Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 Nope he paid the Taxes He paid his taxes the day he was chosen as Treasury Secretary, coincidence? Who knows how long he would have gone otherwise. I bet you his undocumented house keeper couldn't defer taxes for 6 years. Quote
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) He paid his taxes the day he was chosen as Treasury Secretary, coincidence? Who knows how long he would have gone otherwise. I bet you his undocumented house keeper couldn't defer taxes for 6 years. His house worker was documented and her visa ran out yet she worked for him for three months after that. She did go on to get a green card and no one has pursued it. Keep putting spin on it. The guy made some mistakes a lot of people do. I have seen documentation run out on people in the states and after they are employed it is hard to find out. It wasn't 6 years it was a year after he found out most tax lawyers are saying this is a common mistake. Again the right needs to focus on real stuff or the Tennessee election of speaker of the house is going to keep happening to them. Edited January 14, 2009 by punked Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 No there wouldn't be because the Obama team are the ones who found the Tax problem which is a common problem in the states. Common problem in the "states"? Yea, and that's why the IRS chases down tax evasion. It is also common in the "states" to pay a penalty or go to prison. It's not like he didn't pay his regular taxes; where he tripped up is with the added-in self-employment tax, which, is triggered because of a quirk in the way the IMF reports income for its overseas employees. I'm sure the guy has a tax accountant who handles his tax returns, and apparently this got by the the tax accountant as well. So what? Your just an apologist for a poorly vetted Obama nominee. Who cares about this? No one Republicans are making much to do about nothing and as we saw in Tennessee today need to take their heads out of their asses or they are going to keep getting it handed to them. Americans care about this...you know...in the "states". Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Common problem in the "states"? Yea, and that's why the IRS chases down tax evasion. It is also common in the "states" to pay a penalty or go to prison.So what? Your just an apologist for a poorly vetted Obama nominee. Americans care about this...you know...in the "states". Ummm wait he went to prison? No wait he didn't becuase he made a mistake many people do and the IRS let him amend his tax return. The IRS doesn't let you amend your tax return if you are willfully trying to avoid paying taxes you are right they chase you down and go to prison thanks for showing me the error what I wrote. No wait you didn't. Obama's team was the ones who found so your spin that he was no vetted is just wrong. No Americans care about this you know why becuase it isn't a big deal even some Republicans like the Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch say it isn't a big deal. No one cares accept extreme partisans. He paid half of it when it brought to his attention and he paid the other half last week. Even the rich are hard pressed to find 34 000 dollars right out of the pocket right away. You may live in the states but you are clearly out of touch with it. Quote
Shady Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 this is a common mistake America doesn't need a Treasury Secretary who makes "common mistakes." Quote
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 America doesn't need a Treasury Secretary who makes "common mistakes." I think what you mean is America doesn't need a Treasury Secretary who has been the head of the largest Federal Reserve Bank for 6 years. Wasn't it the right wing that keep yelling about on the Job training during the campaign? So Obama picks someone who is not a cause of the problem (let me be clear Paulsons call for de regulation was the cause of the problem) but someone with experience and now you don't like? Why becuase he paid his taxes after the IRS told him too? Awesome just awesome keep it up. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Ummm wait he went to prison? No wait he didn't becuase he made a mistake many people do and the IRS let him amend his tax return. The IRS doesn't let you amend your tax return if you are willfully trying to avoid paying taxes you are right they chase you down and go to prison thanks for showing me the error what I wrote. I don't think you understand Shady's observation.....were it not for the nomination vetting process, he may never had paid the back taxes. Most Americans...in the "states"....do not have this luxury. No wait you didn't. Obama's team was the ones who found so your spin that he was no vetted is just wrong. Then let him take his lumps, just like any other bozo who is nominated by an incoming administration. This is nothing new, and is part of the transition entertainment....in the "states". No Americans care about this you know why becuase it isn't a big deal even some Republicans like the Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch say it isn't a big deal. No one cares accept extreme partisans. He paid half of it when it brought to his attention and he paid the other half last week. Even the rich are hard pressed to find 34 000 dollars right out of the pocket right away. You may live in the states but you are clearly out of touch with it. I have much more than $34,000 in cash readily available right now. It's no big deal....in the "states". Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I don't think you understand Shady's observation.....were it not for the nomination vetting process, he may never had paid the back taxes. Most Americans...in the "states"....do not have this luxury.Then let him take his lumps, just like any other bozo who is nominated by an incoming administration. This is nothing new, and is part of the transition entertainment....in the "states". I have much more than $34,000 in cash readily available right now. It's no big deal....in the "states". Yah ok he would never have paid them back? I might believe that if he didn't pay 19 000 of it back as soon as the IRS contacted him. He paid the other 15 000 or so back last week big deal he showed he was willing to pay it back by doing so. You are trying to spin the story with out the facts which is fine but no one cares not even the moderate or semi moderate Senate Republicans. He is going to get the Nod and no one is going to remember this unless he fails at his job. Quote
Shady Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 I think what you mean is America doesn't need a Treasury Secretary who has been the head of the largest Federal Reserve Bank for 6 years. He failed his test miserably. He wants to be the head of the American treasury, but is either ignorant or incompetent when it comes to basic tax laws, and one's responsibility to them. The upcoming irony is delicious. A man who will succeed Paulson, who will be spending hundreds of billions of tax payer dollars on so-called stimulus, didn't pay his taxes for a period of 6 years. Hope n change! (let me be clear Paulsons call for de regulation was the cause of the problem) Which so-called de-regulation are you referring to? Which former regulations were de-regulated? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 Yah ok he would never have paid them back? I might believe that if he didn't pay 19 000 of it back as soon as the IRS contacted him. He paid the other 15 000 or so back last week big deal he showed he was willing to pay it back by doing so. Willing? Who are you kidding? Self employment income is one of the most abused tax frauds in the "states". He got caught....so he has to pay whether he wants to or not. You are trying to spin the story with out the facts which is fine but no one cares not even the moderate or semi moderate Senate Republicans. He is going to get the Nod and no one is going to remember this unless he fails at his job. Then why are you sweating it? It just....in the "states". Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Posted January 14, 2009 Willing? Who are you kidding? LOL, you're so right. I love his assessment of "willing." Yes, he willingly paid back his taxes in which by law he's required to do, or face jail time. He chose not to go to jail, so apparently that's tantamount to willing. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 LOL, you're so right. I love his assessment of "willing." Yes, he willingly paid back his taxes in which by law he's required to do, or face jail time. He chose not to go to jail, so apparently that's tantamount to willing. Exactly....it's insanely funny and delicious as you say....Treasury Secretary???? Too frickin' much! Nice to see Mr. Obama get his baptism just like every other president.....he ain't so smart after all. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 "If it wasn't for the nomination processes he may have never paid them back"-B/C2004 says ignoring the fact he paid most of them back as soon as the problem was brought to his attention. You clearly don't know anything about this and have not seen or even read up on his tax case. With out the facts are willing to condemn the man more so then even Senate Republicans who are going to vote for his nomination are. Don't worry it will be your boys putting him there and rightfully so. "Utah Republican Sen. Orrin G. Hatch calls his tax problems "a mistake that a human being can make," and Kansas Republican Pat Roberts says he'll probably vote to confirm Geithner." The only thing holding this is the partisan Republicans that everyone in America is tired of. Keep this in the News Please Please Please I can not wait for 2010. We will have 2 years of Progressive policies then. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 .... The only thing holding this is the partisan Republicans that everyone in America is tired of. Keep this in the News Please Please Please I can not wait for 2010. We will have 2 years of Progressive policies then. But in 2009, this tax cheating bozo is going to jump through some hoops.....I can't wait for the C-SPAN tapes. Don't you remember Zoe Baird? .....in the "states"? LOL! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 But in 2009, this tax cheating bozo is going to jump through some hoops.....I can't wait for the C-SPAN tapes.Don't you remember Zoe Baird? .....in the "states"? LOL! I remember Linda Chavez LOL LOL LOL Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I remember Linda Chavez LOL LOL LOL Good...then stop whining about this latest bozo. Just sit back and watch the fun...in the "states". Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I am not whining I am however not trying to nail someone to the cross for making a mistake many people who work for international organizations and foreign embassies often make. This is going to get spun in the Republicans face you wait and see. Quote
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