Shady Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Another Obama Nominee Has Tax Issues (CBS)Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama's nominee to become Health and Human Services secretary, said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that she made "unintentional errors" on her taxes and has corrected her returns from three different years. In the letter, which was sent to senators and dated today, Sebelius wrote that she had made changes related to charitable contributions, business expenses and the sale of a home, according to the AP. The wire service reports that she and her husband paid just over $7,000 in back taxes, along with $878 in interest, for the years 2005-2007 CBS Is anyone really suprised anymore? I know I'm not. Quote
Oleg Bach Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Another Obama Nominee Has Tax Issues(CBS)Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama's nominee to become Health and Human Services secretary, said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that she made "unintentional errors" on her taxes and has corrected her returns from three different years. In the letter, which was sent to senators and dated today, Sebelius wrote that she had made changes related to charitable contributions, business expenses and the sale of a home, according to the AP. The wire service reports that she and her husband paid just over $7,000 in back taxes, along with $878 in interest, for the years 2005-2007 CBS Is anyone really suprised anymore? I know I'm not. Such is privledge. AND I just love the idea of "tax deductable charity organizations" (Dylan)....You would think that if you give to charity - you actually lose some cash..because you are giving - but now - if you give to the poor ...you get a refund...YOU MAKE MONEY...logic dictates that the money must be coming from some where? So if you give to the poor (charity) - you are actually taking from the poor,,sweet arrangement! Quote
punked Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Another Obama Nominee Has Tax Issues(CBS)Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama's nominee to become Health and Human Services secretary, said in a letter obtained by the Associated Press that she made "unintentional errors" on her taxes and has corrected her returns from three different years. In the letter, which was sent to senators and dated today, Sebelius wrote that she had made changes related to charitable contributions, business expenses and the sale of a home, according to the AP. The wire service reports that she and her husband paid just over $7,000 in back taxes, along with $878 in interest, for the years 2005-2007 CBS Is anyone really suprised anymore? I know I'm not. Am I surprised someone who as made millions over the years has made a mistake which does make up .001% of her income over the years? Nope. If this shows us anything it is that we need a simpler tax code. Edited March 31, 2009 by punked Quote
Oleg Bach Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Am I surprised someone who as made millions over the years has made a mistake which does make up .001% of her income over the years? Nope. If this shows us anything it is that we need a simpler tax code. You need a tax code that does not make the mind swoon. Quote
punked Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 You need a tax code that does not make the mind swoon. I mean honestly if you give 100 000 to some sort of charity and take 15% instead of 14.9 or whatever that makes these kinds of mistakes. If you move from here to their, or claim your taxes in a different way. I mean honestly these aren't huge mistakes people are getting nailed up for. The tax code is complex and creates problems. Quote
Alta4ever Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 I mean honestly if you give 100 000 to some sort of charity and take 15% instead of 14.9 or whatever that makes these kinds of mistakes. If you move from here to their, or claim your taxes in a different way. I mean honestly these aren't huge mistakes people are getting nailed up for. The tax code is complex and creates problems. When they are suppose to be the professionals and know how the tax system works yes it does matter. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Alta4ever Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Can you imagine, these people are supoose to be smart enough to run the country but are too stupid to file a tax return that has been completed properly. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
punked Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 When they are suppose to be the professionals and know how the tax system works yes it does matter. Considering when Politico asked each Senator if all their taxes were perfect none would answer or those who did said they had to at one time pay back taxes, including Republicans, I think we can let her off. This happens quite a bit. It is an out dated overly complex tax system which needs to be overhauled. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 ... This happens quite a bit. It is an out dated overly complex tax system which needs to be overhauled. ..especially for Obama nominees....they need a special version......TurboTax for Dummies. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 You are looking a problems like house sales. If a house was sold in one month with a down payment but complete sale does not happen until the next tax year. If you claim in one year as opposed to another. I mean problems that arise and become complex because like it or not time moves. Quote
punked Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) ..especially for Obama nominees....they need a special version......TurboTax for Dummies. And Republican Senators right? Why don't they release their tax info? Why not answer? http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0209/18512.html Edited April 1, 2009 by punked Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 And Republican Senators right? Why don't they release their tax info? Why not answer?http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0209/18512.html Because they are already elected.....duh! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 You are looking a problems like house sales. If a house was sold in one month with a down payment but complete sale does not happen until the next tax year. If you claim in one year as opposed to another. I mean problems that arise and become complex because like it or not time moves. Ever heard of H & R Block? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Oleg Bach Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Ever heard of H & R Block? Soon they will all know about Money Mart also. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Soon they will all know about Money Mart also. Yea...and Pawn America too ! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
punked Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Ever heard of H & R Block? That is the problem with most of these people someone else does their taxes. You think Kathleen Sebelius does her own taxes you have to be kidding me. Quote
Oleg Bach Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 Yea...and Pawn America too ! 10 cents on the dollar..not bad..then they will tax that dime. Your pretty down to earth..so how is the water flow from the Red River ....? You Americans wanted our water...hope you have enough. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 10 cents on the dollar..not bad..then they will tax that dime. Your pretty down to earth..so how is the water flow from the Red River ....? You Americans wanted our water...hope you have enough. More snow today.....soon to be more water runoof to the Red...and headed your way...free of charge. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Oleg Bach Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 More snow today.....soon to be more water runoof to the Red...and headed your way...free of charge. I know Americans are arrogant. You can not send water up hill. Keep the moisture. Free of charge -- at least the lawns will be green and you can golf...I hate golf - I can hit it a mile.. but can never get it in the hole. Don't ask me what that meant. I guess if I was in buisness< I would not be a closer. AND what is "runoof?" Is that a Dakota dialect? Quote
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