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CHIN UP

Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Tax Charges

The president’s son is facing three felony counts and six misdemeanors over his alleged failure to pay at least $1.4 million in federal income taxes.

Justin Rohrlich

Donald Trump
TAXMAN DIDN’T COMETH

Trump Put on Blast After IRS’ Audit Gap Revealed

The agency failed to audit Trump for the first two years of his presidency.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Top Trump Lawyer Is a Longtime Tax Deadbeat

Trump lawyer Jesse Binnall has owed the IRS more than $100,000 for years.

Roger Sollenberger

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*CHECKS NOTES*

GOPer Issues Plan to Raise Tax—Then Denies Plan to Raise Tax

Sen. Rick Scott told Sean Hannity that his 11-point plan to “save America” doesn’t involve a tax hike, even though it very clearly does.

William Vaillancourt

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TAX DAY 2022

Tax Day Is Coming—Here's How to Save on Filing This Year

Tax Day is Monday, April 18 but if you file early, you can score extra savings.

Scouted Staff

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opinion
CAESAR’S PALACE

IRS Is Powerless to Fight the Warren Buffetts of the World

It takes money to make money, they say, and the only way to make the rich pay their fair share is to finally give the IRS the resources it needs.

Martin Sheil

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ARTFUL DODGER

DOJ: Roger Stone Used ‘Fraudulent’ Scheme to Dodge Taxes

The suit alleges Stone and his wife used a company to “shield their personal income from enforced collection and fund a lavish lifestyle.”

Blake Montgomery

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opinion
YUGEST YET

Six Questions Raised by the Bombshell Trump Tax Story

It’s probably the biggest story of the year. It told us a lot—but left a lot of other questions unanswered. Here are some key ones.

Martin Sheil

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HEAVY LOSSES

Trump Paid $750 in Fed Income Taxes the Year He Won: NYT

According to two decades of tax data obtained by The New York Times, Trump paid next to nothing the year he was elected—and nothing at all for 10 of the last 15 years.

Asawin Suebsaeng

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TAXING SITUATION

What Expenses Can I Deduct Working at Home During Lockdown?

A guide to defraying rent and utilities when your office is also your abode.

William Bredderman

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MONEY MOVES

Dildos to Lube: Inside Porn Stars’ Naughtiest Tax Deductions

You may have two more months to file but in honor of the actual Tax Day, Aurora Snow examines the many items that various sex workers can write off on their taxes.

Aurora Snow

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