Posted in Editorial/opinon Investigations Op/Ed OtherWords

How taxpayers funded “consulting fees” for Ivanka Trump

The president reduced his tax bill by writing off large payments to his daughter. He calls it “smart” — tax lawyers call it criminal. By Sam Pizzigati | Sunday, October 11 The warmest and fuzziest phrase…

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Posted in Common Dreams Investigations News While we were looking elsewhere

Trump and daughter Ivanka could face jail time for tax fraud after leaving White House, says legal expert

“The only thing saving him at this point is the Department of Justice’s guideline that says you can’t indict a sitting president.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Tuesday, September 29 Both President Donald Trump and his…

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Posted in Columns Wade Rathke

Trump life: death, yes, taxes, no!

by Wade Rathke September 28, 2020 New Orleans   I had an elementary school teacher whose constant rejoinder was that “the only thing certain in life was death and taxes.” At a tender age, neither absolute…

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Posted in Common Dreams Investigations News Taxes

Records show Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017

“He contributed less to funding our communities than waitresses and undocumented immigrants,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Monday, September 28 Financial records that President Donald Trump has persistently fought to keep hidden…

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Posted in Common Dreams Investigations News Taxes

Federal Judge rejects Trump’s claim that tax records subpoena amounts to ‘harassment’

‘Very Bad News for Trump’ “The grand jury is getting its hands on those tax returns.” by Julia Conley, staff writer   Thursday, August 20 The district attorney of Manhattan can obtain President Donald Trump’s tax…

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Posted in Analysis Pro Publica SCOTUS Taxes Trump Inc

Meet the shadowy accountants who do Trump’s taxes and help him seem richer than he is

The Supreme Court fight over Donald Trump’s tax returns has pushed his accounting firm into the limelight. In various episodes over 30 years, partners — including the CEO — have run into trouble for fraud, misconduct…

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