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Hunter Biden's Taxes and the Law.

Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 12/9/2023, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, has been indicted on nine charges related to tax evasion, including felony and misdemeanor charges. The indictment alleges that Hunter evaded $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019 by using false business deductions and ignoring tax obligations. Hunter's lawyer claims that the charges are politically motivated, but there is evidence supporting the charges. Earlier this year, a plea bargain was derailed when IRS investigators revealed interference and preferential treatment by the Justice Department. The indictment comes after a document prepared by IRS investigators recommended charges against Hunter. The political interference allowed the statute of limitations to lapse on Hunter's earlier tax returns. The article emphasizes that Hunter should have his day in court like any other American facing similar charges. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
*TAX laws
*HUNTERS

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
174186950