(CNN) – Alaska officials have told Gov. Sarah Palin she must pay back taxes on the thousands of dollars she received in state per diem funds while living at her home in Wasilla.
The Washington Post first reported last September that Palin had billed the state for nearly $17,000 worth of meals and other living expenses while staying in her own home during the first 19 months of her administration, even though the official governor’s residence is in Juneau.
The news clouded Palin’s self-styled image as a small government reformer, just weeks after she was tapped as John McCain’s running mate. At the time, Palin’s office said the governor was entitled to the payments.
Alaska administration commissioner Annette Kreitzner told the Anchorage Daily News on Tuesday that the governor’s office had asked the office to review the tax treatment of the per diem payments after questions about the funds were raised.
Kreitzner told the paper that following the review, the per diem payments will be treated as income and that a revised W-2 statement will be sent to the governor.
Palin’s office would not say how much she owes in back taxes, or if she would continue to receive the payments.
UPDATE: Palin spokesman Bill McAllister tells CNN that Palin "will abide by all IRS regulations and rulings and will pay what she owes. That number, though, is not a matter of public record."
Post updated 3:02 p.m. EST
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Why isn't this story posted ALL OVER fox noise.com today??? Any takers on this question??? Everytime a democrat or one of Obama's cabinet picks has even $20.00 in back taxes they BLAST it all over their front page, however they seem to be completely ignoring that the crash helmet governor doesn't know how to pay her taxes either???
FAUX NOISE CHANNEL.
I read an interview with her daughter and it did wonders for separating me from Ms. Palin and her daughter in terms of my comments
Her family seems very grounded, it is just her husband and her that seem off the deep end
Pay your taxes
wonder if the grandkid will be getting a per diem for staying at the house too.....
gotta start these mavricks out young, don't cha know....you betcha!
Taxes owed is NOT a private matter when you are in PUBLIC office.
no 1 pays taxes anymore .. is that the new get rich thing?.... but hey lets she what she says about this i can hear it now " What had happen was" lol
OH>>>>>>>>>>>>> now its Private. ahahahahaha. truly funny. Alaska is sticking it to her for charging them so now in return they say "hey we paid you 17k.. ummmm my taxes please" ahahhaaaha.
Wow, another politician who hasn't paid all their taxes, surprise surprise
Looks like Democrats aren't the only ones who don't know how to pay taxes. Guess some should look at criticizing individuals instead of the party they belong to...
Too funny, considering the Republicans outrage at the unpaid taxes of Democrats...
What a hoot. Was she properly vetted Sen. McCain for the V.P. candidacy??? Now this is news. So Tom Daschle can't be HHS Secretary because of his taxes yet Sarah Palin actually campaigned and owes back taxes. This would've looked real bad on McCain if he was elected.
i wonder how many republicans are going to vouch for this?
SO SHE IS A CROOK IN ADDITION TO BEING DUMB. JOIN THE REST OF THE REPUBLICANS ON THE POLITICAL BAD MOVES TO THIS COUNTRY. MAY THEY ALL DISAPPEAR AND NEVER GET ANOTHER VOTE. JOHN MCCAIN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF.
With the revelations of Palin's tax issues, President Obama immeidately put her on the short list for a cabinet post.
17K in living expenses for living in her own home?
Sounds like she's just one of us to me,......not.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh man...if you GOP people are really dumb enough to nominate her for POTUS, then 2012 can't come soon enough...queue "Jaws" theme music...
Does this mean that Sarah Palin does not pay her taxes? Well, well, well. I thought only the Republicans were perfect and the Democrats were corrupt. Oh, that's right... Sarah (the Reformer) did not know that she owed this money. HA! HA! I love it when a Republican gets outed.
Sarah is human after all....Who would have thunk it.
Thief and a hypocrite.
This is only a crime if a Democatic official did it. Fox media already has the talking points from Jabba-da-butt Limpball and insHanity is re-writting his mid-day gospel. The high priestess will be absolved by the self-righteously insulted Bill-O-the-clown from his pulpit of brimstone and sulfur. Destroy the "Country First" and all hail the Rove!
WELL, GEE GOLLY, GUESS HER AND THE FIRST DUDE OVERLOOKED THIS, MAYB WHILE SHE WAS SPYING ON RUSSIA OR READING THE BUSH DOCTRINE (the one with pictures ofcourse)... SO WHAT WILL THE REPUBS SAY NOW....
BACK TO MY PREVIOUS QUESTION..... WHAT EXACTLY IS THE IRS DOING.. THAT THEY CANNOT CATCH PEOPLE WHEN IT HAPPENS.........
oh not our sarah....that cant be....see the public DOES get it!!!! she another cheat just trying to pull the wool over our eyes! no go Sarah–THANK THE LORD!!!
Alaskan politicians ridin' the gravy train.
Let's give wolves guns to hunt down the politicians in helicopters.
Typical crook!
Nice job CNN? Way to try and cover up all the democrat cheats out in Obamas office, by putting this story out there. You make me sick. Anything you can do to shed your left wing views on America. Why don't you tell us more about all the tax problems Obamas cabinet is having, or would that ruin your relationship with him?
“The amount of taxes owed is a private matter”
I guess they are if your republican !
It should be made public how much she owes in back taxes. Do your civic duty Sarah and pay your taxes. Then go the heck away and stay away!
Why are Palin's taxes a private matter but Daschle's weren't? Just another Alaska two step from the Queen of double standard! And this was the best the Repubs could do?
Did she get rid of the $150k wardrobe that was "loaned" to her? If not is she going to pay taxes on that too?
She actually wanted taxpayers to pay for lunch/dinner eaten at her OWN HOUSE?
Wow..Just wow.
Tom Daschle had to pull his appointment as HHS sec, will she resign as Gov? Will this stop her from making us endure another run at the oval office? God I hope so
No, taxes owed by this publicly elected person is a matter of public record. If she doesn't fess up, wait until 2012..
Having control of the IRS sure is like having a large club to beat people with no matter what side of the fence has the power.AND NO,ITS NOT A PRIVATE MATTER.Not when you steal the peoples money.
Well, well well.
Good thing she wasnt tapped for Interior Secretary....The Republicans would have had a field day with her....
It would be easy to start throwing stones at this, but right now we are all living in glass houses (dems, repubs, liberals and conservatives). I just hope everyone else realizes that as well. My suspicion is though here comes the mud slinging from both sides....
Look, rich people do everything in their power to avoid paying taxes. This is the number one reason why the Republicans idea of tax cuts to the rich have and will not work. The rich will just hord all the money and play the stock market while ignoring and blaming the American people for their financial trouble. Sarah Palin is just a typical Regan Republican, trickle-down, trickle-down, trickle-down.....
You guys stop that "gotcha" tax stuff. You know how the mainstream media works....you point out the obvious....Palin runs to Fox News and becomes a victim of the "liberal" bias....Limebaugh rants and raves....Hannity has a love fest on his show with her.........conservatives get riled up............the poor state of Alaska suffers.............and we get more of "Barbie"......UUUUGGHHHH!!!
She can do it as a Private citizen. She is no longer relevant,CNN!
Huh. I guess your guys have tax problems too.
RIP – GOP
Alaska should send a thank you note to the lower 48. The half-wit's tax cheating would never have discovered had she not run for VP!
We will be waiting for all dittoheads to call for her resignation now that she is a tax cheat too!
Remember how you blasted Geithner and Dascle for the same reason? It will be interesting to read the comments.
Tax payers money, yap, it is about Palin and Palins....
Please pay back the taxes and go away!
Palin's behavior is typical of these Republican so-called "reformers" who claim they despise government and its "wasteful" spending of tax payer dollars. She and her ilk never have a problem ripping off the government and stealing those same taxpayer dollars. Their contempt and hypocrisy go hand in hand: Contempt for the American people, shown in hypocrisy of their actions.
GOP = Party of Hypocrits
Criticising others of the same thing your doing. That is close to the defition of hypocrisy. It's very shamefull to be a republican these days.
The next time you want to point a finger to something or somebody you better look at how many of those same fingers are pointed in your direction.
My party leaders are thinking everybody in America is as stupid as they are. THEY ALL DESERVE TO BE TROWN OUT until they find a
1. New integre and thoughtfull leaders
2. New constructive message for the good of America
3. Get ride of religion wackos and extremist talk show or TV anchors of the party.
Typical Republican Right Wing Neocon Hypocrite.
Sorry Tundra Barbie, but when you ask people to elect you to run the government, your taxes are their business. Just ask Daschle and the rest.
Quit milking the government teets, Sarah.
Gottcha! wink wink ...
cnn, why is it that every time you put an article about Sarah Palin in the ticker, you block all comments from view?
Is it that you are protecting her image?
Palin is just another Republican who thinks she's above it all.
We're done with her!
Just to show that she is un-american and did not pay all of her taxes. I think she is paling around with her tax problem.
Looks like this woman was so excited to be brought in the national scene and now she doesn't know how to go away after she lost. Please Go away, Palin!
Wow! She's so against taxes, she refuses to pay her own! What a corrupt typical you know what!
Believe all politicians running for office released their complete tax returns except for Palin. "Somehow" that request got lost in the
shuffle.
If I lived in Alaska I would be outraged over my taxpayer dollars
paying the governor for expenses for refusing to live where it is designated. And, meals for the family? Do hope they dig deeper
and expose other abuses.
Standing there with her hands out! Robbing the state of Alaska!
What an idiot!
Of course since she's a conservative Republican, it's completely different from the recent issues surrounding President Obama's cabinet choices. It's like Rush Lamebrain criticizing someone for having a substance abuse or obesity issue!
Let's see,
Mccain and Palin still making Headlines?
It is Obama's time...You two go away please!
She's entitles...and NO, she won't pay it back, she's Sarah palin, Gov. of Alaska!
I'm not surprised by the outcome. Wonder why it took so long to be resolved?
Everyone needs to make sure this is kept in the news. I wonder if Fox News will mention this?! Probably not but that is expected of that self-proclaimed news channel.
I'm curious to hear how Palin's supporters will rationalize her behavior in this matter. Another example of "gotcha" media? Prejudice because she's a woman? Persecution because she's a Christian?
How about plain old hypocrisy and stupidity? Palin's responsible for her own actions – and if she didn't know that what she did was illegal in taking the money for travel expenses while living in her own home, well, then, she more than deserves all the ridicule that's been directed toward her.
Let's see, ethics violations, misuse of power, illegal collection of per diem payments, and now non-payment of taxes on what is CLEARLY income? Quite the poster child for the Republican Party...
Gee, a nice Governor Mansion in Juneau, which just happens to be the capital and where the Alaskan Legislature meets is not good enough for the Palins? So I presume you Republicans would have no problems with the Obamas staying in their Chicago home, and charging their living expenses there to the US Government on a per diem basis? Oh, please, if this were a Democratic Governor, you'd be eating her alive!
Gov Palin owes back taxes? FOR SHAME.....I only thought Democrats didn't pay their taxes. Maybe there is a place for her in the president's cabinet.
Good, she is not VP. But Geithner is still the Treasury Secretary who enforces the tax laws.
I had a Maverick, but the wheels fell off.
Note who did the investigation. She did. I ask everybody to read IRS Pub 463 before passing judgement on this. It is very unclear. She should be admired for getting clarification on this. Unlike Geithner who was giving money to pay Payroll taxes.
Where are all the right-wing Palin lovers who, just last week, were ranting and raving about how no one on their side ever would make a mistake like Daschle's?
And America thought she was a small time (town) politician! Hell she dodges tax issues just like the pros. She fits right in. Time to impeach her.
so, is this an error on her part, or is it an attempt to bilk the Government.
It is a fair question. If this woman is going to continue to appear in the headlines then it only makes sense to ask questions about her motives.
A reformer...a maverick...yeah, right!
She's just another sponge, soaking up taxpayer money.
Who really cares... she is not even close to being the Republican Dream Girl for 2012....The Republican contenders are:
Cantor
Romney
Sanford
Uncle Tom...oops Micheal Steele
and the Wack Job in Minority Leader,.... I can't even think of Mr. Slam Dunk" who slammed 1100 pages on the Senate floor!
I really hate her... She should be kicked out of the goverment.
Gee, a Republican that "forgot to pay taxes", how novel is that?
wow surprise surprise, the "small town" governor has done it again
Let's see, the first two paragraph on this site is about Palin and Mccain and Obama who is the President is pushed further down.....
We will see what they will reporting on Palin and Mccain in 6weeks.....
I personally think this is racism at its finest.
Thank You President Obama for cruising on each time the media do this. We love you!
Ha! It was beyond shady that she was taking that per diem while sitting at home anyway. That is not a mistake, that is trying to beat the system. Another example of shady politics. I wonder if Alaskans will be looking to bring her back in the next election? She has alot of skeletons in her closet between this and her being found guilty of abusing her powers. Well, not guilty in the sense of a trial, but thru an investigation.
What a mess, one after another, no wonder we have the
problems in this country.
Maybe if all these politicians paid their taxes, we wouldn't be in this financial mess we're in.
I LIKE THAT SARAH PALIN ASK HER TO LOOK INTO IT BEFORE SHE GET READY TO RUN FOR ANYTHING.THE MEDIA WILL PLUMMEL HER IF IT CAME UP IN AN ELECTION. SO GOOD JOB.
“The amount of taxes owed is a private matter,” -hmmm. Too bad Gietner and Daschle didn't think of this arguement.
Awwwww...poor GOPers...I guess you'll have to forgoe nominating her in 2012 so you don't label yourself hypocrites with respect to Daschle and Geithner. I'm actually disappointed. 2012 was fixing to be one heck of a hilarious year...
GOP = FAIL!!!
Sarah Palin = EPIC FAIL!!!
And the republicans were all over Dashelle for $1,100? This should be the end of the republican party!!!
thus far, this is the only thing i don't really like about Sarah.
At least she is initiating the inquiry regarding the status of her taxes on her own and not only paying her taxes because she wants a top stop in the Obama administration.
taxes owed a private matter? Not in politics, my deary
Tax problems are everywhere these days.
WHAT ELSE IS SHE DOING TO BANKRUPT THE STATE'S FINANCIAL SYSTEM. IS THIS A REFORMER? SARAH PALIN HAS PROVEN THAT SHE IS NOT A CONSREVATIVE REPUBLICAN AS MANY THINK SHE IS MORE A LIBERAL REPUBLICAN AND A CROOK LOOKING OUT FOR HERSELF AND NOTHING ELSE. COULD YOU IMAGINE WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE DONE WITH THE OTHER NUT-HEAD IF THEY WERE ELECTED? THE FEDS NEED TO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH AT THIS WOMAN.
Well there is always a dark side.....what goes around comes around.
There is more to come about Palin................No it's not a private matter. She scream about President Obama now she gets a turn.
hahaha.
love the way CNN titles the article.
It could also have been titled " Palin initiates inquiry regarding taxes she may owe... and she wasn't even trying to get a top stop in the Obama administration!!!"
she is a governor, there's nothing private about her life, she knew this when she went into politics, if she owes the taxes, she should be thrown out with the rest of the lying, cheats that seem to be surfing in AMERICA , and the purchase of the sun-tanning bed that she bought during the campaign, DID THE TAXPAYERS PAY FOR THAT, just wondered?
ALso note they will send her a revised W2. Seems like the office was unclear on the Federal tax code to begin with. More proof that we need to get rid of the IRS and go to the Fairtax.
I am entitled to some freebies!!! I am Sarie!
haha.. .where are the repubs now?
does this mean that Sarah will get a spot in The Messiah's cabinet??
The "owning of back taxes syndrome" seems to be spreading-–even in the frontier wilderness....
must be really nice to collect per diem while sleeping in your own bed.... such a sham!
TOLD YOU SO!
Now they need to go after Palin for revising state paperwork to include her kids as "conference attendees" so their travel and stays at fancy hotels would be deductible. WRONG!
Palin is a boob!
Well, seems that everyone including the godly republicans can make mistakes on their taxes. Where is the cry for her to resign.
Question if she has to pay income tax on per diem when in Wasilla does that mean she does not have to when at the Governors Mansion doing business? Read the law you only have one work place.
just leave her alone almost everybody owes taxes even the fed govt owes money we are in debt
One question...what happened to the funds for "The bridge to nowhere"?
So each day we learn more about the REAL Sarah Palin....
Well, seems that everyone including the godly republicans can make mistakes on their taxes. Where is the cry for her to resign?
Personal tax returns of politicians isn't a private matter, and everybody knows that per diem payments are taxable.
In 5....4....3....2....1....let the obsessed Gov Palin haters begin.
(You know, the people who whine about Gov Palin being in the news, but then add to it by blogging.)
WHAT A REPUBLICAN DODGING TAXES WHERE IS THE OUTCRY ON FAUX NEWS!
I suspect that this will not even be covered by the MSM as they have decided tha the idiot Caribu Barbie can do no wrong as shown during her VP run where she blatantly lied about President Obama, stirred up racial hatred, and said that if you were not a reedneck oyu were not part of America and the MSM barely acknowledged it but spent over a month showing scenes for Rev. Wright BEFORE President Obama joined his church because you see a black amn is tresponsible for everything any other person he associates with but a white woman is just so much in need of protection.
Plus interest. Wonder what took them so long? This was a no-brainer...oh that explains it all.
What a crook. And why would she want to live in a double wide in wasilla when she has a governers mansion in juno? I am so disappointed in her. $17,000 worth of meals! How can she think that is ok? She thought nobody was looking thats what it is. I am so hurt by this. I really wanted her to be our next President. The GOP is done! I wish I could express how upset with her I am.
Well, now it's this special. sarah "the pitbull in lipstick" palin has to pay some back taxes. she is truely being exposed as a BIG fraud. her holier then thou attitude is a joke. the list is getting longer and longer. she is a liar, she pals around with drug dealers, her husband is a thug, daughter dropped out of high school (along with baby daddy). And this is what the repubs think is so great. on top of all this she is dumb as a stump. the repubs are a big joke. LOL!
Hummmm! Now lets see.................didn't I just read in the last few weeks that the Democrats had a problem with paying their taxes? Wonder what Hannity will have to say about this? No problem, I'm sure he will defend her and his former drug addict friend Limbaugh will follow. I think all government officials should have their tax returns audited. ALL of them.
to be a politician you have to be a smart crook.and smart wasn't one of her greater assets.but she is supposed to say( thanks but no thanks.)to which one i don't know.The paying of the taxes, or not to pay the taxes that will be the question.Most likely she will say I'll give it all back in payments in the next 100 years or so?
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
American dodged a bullet on this one.
Maverick hahahahahahahha.
Oh, this is just sweet. Saying "Palin" and "back taxes" in the same sentence....what a joke she is.
Oh God make her go away...
First Joe the Plumber, and now Palin. Okay, all you who so gleefully vilified Obama and his nominees for tax issues, lets hear it from you now.
Oh my goodness!
Can it really be true that Sarah Palin isnt the down home, every woman, with the cute little mannerisms that we all love?
Can it be true that she is yet another corrupt politician?
Say it aint so!
HA! We all have to pay taxes .
Oops by golly. Real Americans pay their taxes don't they Sarah?
WHOOPS !!! But that is okay.......correct Right Wingers ?? After all the crap you have been blogging about the same issues with Obama's cabinet selection ..... this one is okay, right??? Just like it was OKAY to spend a trillion Dollars in Iraq UNCHECKED.......but it is socialism spending 780 billion dollars in YOUR OWN COUNTRY ???? One word comes to this moderate Republican's mind...Hypicrite.
She even owe taxes too. And Mccain wanted her to be second in command. It's ridiculous.
Sarah,
All you have to do is say you used Turbo Tax and sorry and all will be forgiven. It worked for Geithner – why not?
Remember we have the change that was voted for. I would like to see the Dems jump on this and show just how hypocritical they are........
Sounds like she could be eligible for the Obama cabinet or at least some sort of position with the democratic party in Illinois.
Two -faced hypocrite and low -life creepy rat ....She should pay the money back , the people thieving governor.
Massive surprise there.
What is worse than the sec of treasury not paying their taxes. the vice president. thank goodness she is not in office
The Governor asked for the review. How many government officials do that?
NO MENTION THAT THE Governor turned down a $25,000.00 pay increase.
We are living in tough times and Politicians should not be getting pay increases.
No mention that back in January Congress received a pay increase without a vote.
Now she qualifies to be in Obama's cabinet.
What you mean that there is a Rethugican the did not pay their taxes, especially when that all have to talk about. Now, Miss Crazy Lady have not paid her taxes in a state that she is the executive of. Instead of seeing Russia from her house maybe she should be looking for the IRS. Now, we should keep looking into the politican taxes because none of the politican walk on water and they all for short.
The more this bimbo talks the wider the closet opens and the skeletons of her suspect past keep falling out in front of CNN. She needs to go away as her day on center stage has long gone. Go hunting wolves or moos or bears you foolish idiot
you betcha, there too, also. . .
uggggggggggg!
so what? who cares?
How do people claim she is a brilliant politician when she continued to take the per diem as late as Decemeber 2008? You make $150,000 a year, claim you are a reformer who wants to get rid of government waste, yet you take chump change for living in your own house for over 300 days in the first 18 months of your tenure?
Does she get any money for all the defenese of Rush/Glenn/Shaun?
I wish someone would pay me to eat meals in my own home. I bet the Alaskan people are proud of that.
This woman is full of crap!
Let's hear the outrage from the conservatives when it is one of their own failing to pay taxes. Let's hear some criticism concerning the fact that she let taxpayers pay her mortgage and food expenses. Seems like a major ethics breach to me.
Another bad media gotcha, wink-wink, problem?
So... Republican can owed back taxes....
Well, this joke (Palin) keep getting funnier every day. This pathetic fraud is intent on stretching her 15 minutes of fame as long as possible. She needs to go away. The whole family is becoming a joke. I’ll bet the RNC is cursing that old fool McCain for unearthing this vermin.
Yes she should and so should all the other senators past and present. I think they should audit every single one of them just as they would the "common" people. Lead by example for once.
Oops. Another tax gotcha stings yet another political hopeful. Does this mean that she can never run for president? It should, because if those running the government cannot figure out the tax code, how can the rest of us be expected to comprehend it.
Gee, maybe it's time to stop the mudslinging comments about the proposed Democratic cabinet members' tax problems? Now that the conservative darling has some of her own tax & integrity issues?!!
Hmmmm.......
Sarah Palin for commerce secretary!!!
Good! I hope they also get her to pay for hauling her brood around on trips involving government business, like in New York City! Sarah Palin KNOWS how to beat the system!
Sarah... just keep on sending Alaskans their oil revenue checks and you will still be the most popular president in the country! Money talks, right??? Then hit the Federal Government up for infrastructure money! Alaska gets more than any other state in the country!
It is not about Palin and Mccain, it is about the President and American people. Plus our country...
Please the media should stop this kinda reporting. kinda tired!
Okay Republicans, time to speak out loudly, as you never fail to do when it is a Democratic official with a personal tax issue. Let's hear your criticisms of the Governor.
Palin is nothing more then a criminal. Abuse of power, tax evasion and palin around with druggies. I guess some people set their standards for 'role model' a bit lower then the rest of us.
Oh, now it's a private matter, but if it were a Democrat it would be public. I can only imagine how Fox News is going to spin this.
You know with all the negative articles on Palin I noticed CNN conviently left off Palin's Alternative Energy plan to have Alaska 50% Alternative Energy by 2025 double Obama's plan for the Nation. Any reason why CNN neglected this?
This just reiterates that Sarah Palin thinks her family, her views, her politics, and her life are above reproach, and that the REST OF US who don't love her are part of some (ask Ashley Judd) extremeist fringe group. Sarah KNEW it must be wrong to bill the state for meals while you are sitting at home.....keeping an eye on Russia out the window.
Sarah Palin, this is not a private matter if you are in and want to run for public office. Do yourself a favor if you want any future public positions. How did McCann not see all this before tapping her to be his running mate?
Great, now go away and never come back!
Why do some politicians think they are above the law? How many other politicians have not paid their taxes?
Now it's Mooseburger Palin's turn to not pay taxes! Who does she think she is. Maybe she thinks she is the queen? And how do the IRS and the state taxing authorities miss these things. They have never missed my taxes.I always make sure the tax forms are in promptly!!
There needs to be some sort of penalty for those who "FORGET" or "DON'T KNOW" and either under pay or don't pay at all. All these politicians have access to the help they need,
There is no excuse for ANY politician to not take care of their duty to pay their taxes. Every body else does their taxes or has it done and without excuses. Palin should be ashamed for this, but no doubt isn't! The voters will have their say...
What ever happened to "First Dude" , Todd? is he even working?
Not a private matter. She is working for the state of Alaska and has to pay taxes and should disclose her taxes.
She mooched off the state of Alaska for trips and meals for herself and her kids in the name of "government business" just as she mooched off the Republican party for clothes and travel for the kids as she pimped them out and paraded them about in the name of the "good family values" of the Republican party. No surprise this, that she owes back taxes and I am quite sure she will turn the payment of said taxes into a protracted public spectacle, what with being the attention whore that she is.
She mooched off the state of Alaska for trips and meals for herself and her kids in the name of "government business" just as she mooched off the Republican party for clothes and travel for the kids as she pimped them out and paraded them about in the name of the "good family values" of the Republican party. No surprise this, that she owes back taxes and I am quite sure she will turn the payment of said taxes into a protracted public spectacle, what with being the attention junkie that she is.
So Palin bites the dust. You are no better than any other. Ha Ha
"Palin billed the state for 312 nights spent in her Wasilla home during her first 19 months in office, according to the Washington Post. She received $60 a day tax free, money intended to cover meals and incidentals, while traveling on state business, her travel forms show."
This should be taxable, but it also should be criminal.
And the dumb Republicans are still in love with this buffoon.
It just gets funnier and funnier!
All of this Pot/Kettle type of hyprocracy...get over it!
Stick a fork in her, she's done.
Funny, how this makes the ticker....liberals still afraid of Palin...
Yet, little if any, mention of the unscrupulous dealings of Obama prior to the election; Ayers, ACORN, Rezko, Raines, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Rev Wright...his citizenship....all swept neatly under the carpet...
All while trying to bolster the importance of the postion of Community Organizer....
Well, libs, you'll see what you're going to get...
She must be vying for a position in the Obama administration.
A republican with a tax issue? Impeach her! (just kidding)
The United States of America doesn't ask much of her citizens: She asks that you obey her laws and pay taxes. Jury duty would be nice. Even military service is not required. Why is that so freakin' hard for a politician to accomplish? When she ripped into Joe Biden for saying paying taxes is "patriotic," did she even stop to think she was ripping off the country she professes to love? I just don't get it. Really.
NO, Palin's unpaid taxes are not "Private matter"! She is elected oficial, and her taxes are public matter. Who is next, republicans?
I love it. All this woman's troubles are coming home to roost. It couldn't happen to a more vindictive, ignorant woman. Please, GOP who reamed Daschle and Giethener, chime in now!
Looks like people in glass houses CAN throw stones
Way to go Sarah, now just GO AWAY
Well, well, well....I don't see Palin's lips moving now. That's what I say about trying to tend to other folk business and your own household needs cleaning.
PAY UP SARAH!!!
“The amount of taxes owed is a private matter,” Palin spokeswoman Sharon Leighow told the paper.
Really!
Oh my. Not Sarah, the perfect.
"The amount of back taxes owed is a private matter" unless you are a regular citizen of the USA and Palin is the VP.
Hmm. Rather interesting. So it's not just notable Democrats who did not pay their taxes. A couple of weeks ago, there was so much ado and selfrighteousness in reference to certain of Obama's cabinet picks. The truth – it always manages to sneak out.
That is a good start. Now will they go after her to pay taxes on the wardrobe the RNC provided her?
It would be private if you weren't hired by the taxpayers....which makes it public record.
Why is she still important?
She is the Leona Helmsley of Alaska "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes ..."
BRAVO CNN. You are reporting that all individuals can have tax issues. You are reporting that no matter what party someone is in, they may have problems. I find it refreshing that I can read that stuff happens and does not mean the party the person is affiliated with is bad. Kind of like you parent 2 children and 1 goes bad.
I loved the article on the Indians in Alaska that are barely getting by, while Governor Palin is symbolic of our now economic crisis. The Wall Street and connected politicians with money, like McCain, Romney and Paulsen enjoy excess while the rest of us suffer.
Alaska must be fedup by now.
DAMN !!!! -– Both Democrats AND Republicans seem seem to be in tax trouble.
Palin is no reformer – she's just another tax cheat.
Make her repay the money plus fines and fees.
Now why do I not think CNN is at it again to smear the Republicans and sepsecially Sarah Palin. God forbid she must be very dangerous to CNN and the Dems. Why doesn't CNN look deeper into the garbage can and find something else to tattle about. Sarah Palin should no more have to pay taxes that thet fellow that Obama chose and he dodged taxs for years. Is that how the government is going to refill theer coffers so thay can go on vacation spas?
Wow, almost $1000 monthly for meals? Did she paid rent to herself, or to Todd?
LOLOLOL, this lady will do anything FOR HER SELF...
Who is she palling around with!
DAMN !!!! Both Repubs AND Demos are having tax trouble.
Wow I guess it doesn't matter what party your affiliated with.......
Everyone is supposed to pay their taxes....No one is above the law.
I wonder what the "they can do no wrong rightwing" will say about this.......Very interesting.
Somehow I'm not surprised.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Funny thing ---
You see, even Gov Palin does her own thang, LOL!! That's hot...
This is for you Gov...compliments of Abba.
"Don't go wasting your emotions...lay all your love on me..."
This woman will do anything to stay in the news.....
Put 21st racism away please.
Mccain and Palin lost.........Time to focus on President and what he is trying to do!
Okay – now I expect Republican outrage at McCain for not "vetting" Palin properly...start calling McCain unprepared to take office, question is abilities...and everybody should demonize Palin for not paying taxes and having the gall to run for office – whats good for Democrats is good for Republicans right?
Aw, come on – cut her some slack.
It's not like she's trying to grab headlines or get noticed by the media.
She avoids the spotlight and hates to be the center of attention.
This is just plain cruel.
What? No Republitards jumping up and down, screaming about politicians who don't pay taxes? No foaming at the mouth? No indignant outrage?
On might get the impression that they only have something to say after someone else says it on am radio...
OH! Dittoheads! I get it now!
Audit all govt. workers. Dose anyone in our govt. pay taxes?
Well well, whats good for the Goose is good for the Gander.........she must pay her taxes just like the rest of us.......I hope they will follow up to make sure she did..........when my husband goes on the road for a company to do work out of state or in state, he is paid per diem and that covers the cost of his hotel room and meals ..........Palin was staying in her own home eating her own food, why should she be getting per diem? Now maybe gas mileage to drive back and forth OK, but not per diem............talk about how Democrats like to spend, well what do you think Palin is making her own State Government do..........these politicans all think that they desever all these special amminities...........they DON'T
Palin and her family seem to be in CNN news every day. Of all the storeis I have read this one truly deserves ticker status. The fact that the amount of taxes owed is a "private matter" leaves one to imagine the magnitude.
Oops!
This is great Headline for FOX News after the interview with Bristol Palin.
When will our elected officials learn to respect the law?
Once again, Palin demostrates that she is a hypocrite. She is not a reformer and has no business in national politics. She takes money from her state for per diem while she is living at home?? It sounds like she broke the law, not to mention not reporting the income on her taxes. After all of this is revealed, I bet she will have a hard time even getting re-elected as governor of AK. NO MORE "C" STUDENTS, please! She knows nothing, she needs to fade away.
Palin does not qualify for "Sect. of Commerce" ! ech, Back Taxes, etc.
Where's all the reform we heard so much about? Maverick this, and outsider that... hmmmm... Guess not...
This is a no braner, what in the world was she thinking. She would be entitiled to moving expenses and per diem during the move, maybe, depending on how the Alaskan rules are written for a new governor moving in, but not for 19 months.
Amount of taxes owed a private individual might fall into a private matter, but taxes owed on a senior governmental official, appointed, elected, promoted as we have so amply wittnessed over the years are far from a private matter.
Wow – I guess the true colors of all her reform are coming out now....
Typical republican.. I really hope shes around in 2012.
Why is it a private matter when others are being exposed for not paying their taxes – if it was me the IRS would be pulling me into court playing hard ball – appears to be another double standard
So Sarah is a tax cheat too! lol
why is this not splattered all over the news!! McCain picked as his RUNNING MATE someone who did not pay thier taxes and lied about having to pay them, and McCain and the rest of the radical religious rightwing republicans complain about PRESIDENT Obama's vetting process? McCain blew it on potentially the nations #2 leader where as President Obama blew it on a couple of lower level people who ARE NOT in line for the Presidency. Do you think this will be covered on faux News (or CNN for that matter beyond this?) if so I bet it will be covered as an "Attack" on poor Sarah Palin....
idiots
I'm not surprised. I still don't understand how Palin was selected as the poster child for the right wing conservatives in the Republican party. Family values certainly are not her strong suit, there were questions about favoritism when they built a house that did not conform to local laws, more problems with firing a police official for personal reasons, misuse of public funds/back taxes, so what is next?
And she has plans to run for president in the future! Something is certainly rotten up there and it's not the cheese!
Palin owes back taxes. Wow. I hope she pays them or this would not fit her small government reformer image.
What about the per deim her family received? Should they have received payments if they were staying in their own home?
What nerve. Gov Palin saves the state probably tons of money living in her own home instead of the Governor's mansion and they penalize her for it. This is just like a small town. Pick someone and target them for every dirty trick you can find. That is shameless. Someone starts to make it big and every loser that can't make it on their own comes out of the woodwork and attacks her trying to make a name for themselves. Palin is being punished for saving Alaska $$.
I would love to receive $894 per month for meals and incidentals in my own home on top of a 6 figure salary. That's 20% more than our family of five currently spends at the grocery store each month.
Good, she's a sneak and a cheat. The face of the Republican Party needs a facelift.
I hope the state gets the people's money back. I'm sure the moose are smiling–strike one against their public enemy number one.
The so called Maverick billed the taxpayers for her personal expenses while living at her own home and she had the nerve to trash Obama and put herself up on a pedal stoole? Crook!
I would love to receive $894 per month for meals and incidentals in my own home on top of a 6 figure salary. That's 20% more than our family of five currently spends at the grocery store each month. I guess you have to be a fiscal conservative like Palin to get perks like that.
So much for honesty, abuse of the tax payers money is no excuse.....
Finally, something is being done about this crooked governer. We still don't know if Trig is really her child and what about Todd bullying others to support things she wants.
I thought her mother, Sara's mother, stated that Sara wore big clothing and that is why no one could tell if she was pregnant doing the time she supposely was inpregnantive with her youngest child.
There is still alot we don't know about this lady who think she smart enough to be president of the USA.
CNN please post because we want answers.
looks like the left has nothing better to do with their time, but to dig smut on everything that is right..too bad somebody didn't come down on Shumer for his Indy bank revolation, and his lack of governing leading up to this whole banking mess, that He was overseeing..
Sarah, Sarah, Sarah...how quickly you have fallen from grace. Stay home, take care of the kids and the grandchild and you'll have a happier and better life. You are not suited to be the prez or VP!
you know the right will be angry about this...because if it were a democrat gov...they'd be telling everyone to leave her alone because she is breath of fresh air.
Chuckle,chuckle,chuckle.Another hypocrite.Why does this NOT surprise me. WHY do these people have the attitude that somehow laws DON"T apply to them? I hope they stiff her but good with interest and penalties just like they would the average Joe or Jane. Couldn't happen to a more deserving soul.
What a joke this woman is...Thank goodness she is gone out of the limelight.
James...she is just being true to the republican way.....for me...only me...and for no one else.
All politicians should bay their taxes whether they are Democrats or Republicans, but the drama following this woman is unyielding. So very glad she is no where near the White House. For those who think the American people will be duped in 2012 by her, think again.
Still amazing – CNN parachuted investigators into Alaska moments after Palin was selected as the conservative VP nominee.
Yet the CDs on Jeremiah Wright were never revealed until after Super Tuesday.
CNN is as far to the left in bias as Fox News is to the right. Fair and balanced is a meaningless slogan to both of these outlets.
(MSNBC – who cares)
So lets graps this she flys her family around on Alaska ticket bills them for staying home. She is no better than a CEO of a major bank. I guess this is the media picking on poor Sarah again. She has ethical problems and this falls right in line. Her husband was found along with her buddies in contempt. A senator from her state was convicted! The state is so wrought with crooks do we really want her anywhere near the White House.
NEWS BULLETIN....
Dateline SC, KY, TN, AL, WVA, MS, TX
Congressional leaders of the new Hooverite Repuglicon Party said today that it plans to call the economic stimulus ARRA billed signed yesterday by Pres. Obama a failure on Friday because the US economy has not immediately recovered.
The GOP party faithful around the country were gleeful since, like the middle class, they want all Democrat led initiatives to fail.
GOP leaders vehemently denied that the GOP’s new obstructionist position as the party of “NO!” was the reason for the planned announcement and cited “not enough tax cuts for the top 5%” as the reason the planned failed.
No alternative suggestions for recovery are to be proposed in keeping with the GOP’s new policy of doing nothing...
make her pay!!! She was that close!!!
Some "Reformer."
Sounds more like she really IS ready to go to Washington.
She'll fit right in....
Oh another "official" with back taxes....can't just point fingers at the dems....
this country is hilarious. I think she is "palling" around with the IRS....
No problem, her PAC will pay for everything....
I guess this is how she lowers taxes...just don't pay them!
PLEASE NOMINATE HER IN 2012...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!! LOL
not a problem, her PAC will pay for everything from now on....
Well this is a fine example that it really doesn't matter what party you choose. A whole bunch of politicians don't pay taxes. When is mandatory auditing of public officials going to start being demanded by the public? I know the corrupt officials are the ones who have to pass the thing so maybe we should let them all know their jobs are on the line.
This isn't a party problem, its a politician problem. End career politicians and begin mandatory auditing!
Also, throw the corrupt politicians in jail for a long, long time.
Why are past per diem payments private? The payments were taken while she was in office (the first 19 months according to the article).
It seems to me all the money a public officer makes should be a matter of public record.
The fact that she billed Alaska to live in her own home sounds criminal.
Nice to see it not only the Dems that don't pay their taxes. Wonder if anyone will have the guts to point that out to any GOP big wigs.
Sarah Palin is a tramp.
Ha Ha
Okay, now she'll just have to declare it as income and the subtract it back out as expenses. That's a tough one. Some tax cheat.
Wait...where are all the self-righteous GOPers who lambasted Daschle and Geithner? Shouldn't they be even angrier that one of their own "chosen" has embarassed their party???
...crickets....chirp chirp.....
Why aren't Sean ins-Hannity and Rush Limbaugh crying "Off With Her Head!"?
Because apparently its different if its a Republican not paying taxes? That would have been interesting had McCain won the election. Would there be public outcry for her to step aside, like Daschle and Geithner?
Where are all the GOPers who lambasted Daschle and Geithner? Shouldn't they be even angrier that one of their own "chosen" has embarassed their party???
....chirp chirp.....
Holy Bat-tax! If Obama had known THIS he'd have nominated her for Commerce Secretary!
Quickest way in getting an Obama nomination? Don't pay your taxes.
Quickest way to get "Obama Stimulus Money"? Don't pay your mortgage.
What? That's crazy...
Big Deal. So, she has an issue with per diem taxes and she has been asked to pay them. These are disputes that come up frequently when one receives per diem money. In many situations, one is allowed to collect lodging, food and mileage even though you are living at home, eating your own food and going nowhere. it's like wages for using your own money while in their employ.
Meanwhile, Mc Cain says he won't go on the View again. One of those women on the View said after the interview with McCain, that it was their job to make sure he wasn't elected. Why doesn't CNN report this little bit of info, that is the best reason why he wouldn't give them the time of day.
Based on comments from the radical religious rightwing republicans if they want to appear as even handed and fair and balanced they should be crying for her to resign baby resign! After all that is what they demand of democrats who do not pay their taxes so lets all start to agree with faux News' viewpoint and start the chant "RESIGN, BABY, RESIGN!" come on Rush say it with us "RESIGN, BABY, RESIGN" Hannity join right in "RESIGN BABY RESIGN" Lets hear it Coulture "RESIGN, BABY, RESIGN"...
Why is it I hear only crickets chirpping????
idiots
TO PREDICTABLE, I COULDN'T AGREE WITH YOU MORE. LISTEN ANYONE WHO CAN GET AWAY WITH JUST A LITTLE WILL DO SO AND ANYONE WHO SAY THEY NEVER TOLD A LITTLE WHITE LIE ON THEIR TAX RETURNS ARE NOT HONEST PEOPLE. NOW THIS WOMAN WHO HAD THE NERVE TO BLAST OBAMA, HIS ADMINISTRATION AND ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS A BIG FAT SELF SERVING PERSON. OK REPUBS WHERE ARE YOUR COMMENTS. SHOULD SHE HAVE TO CLAIM WHEN HER ENTIRE FAMILY TRAVELED WITH HER ON THE CAMPAIGN?
Where is the GOP outrage???? She got cought trying to take money from the state, and now she has to pay the taxes on it.!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I can't wait to read comments from her supporters. Let the laughter begin...
OH, BROTHER!
What is the problem with politicians and taxes???
normally i'd say my usual "i'm sick of hearing about her", but I gotta add, I can't wait to see the twisted reasoning her neo-con fanbase is going to use to spin this one...
i'm sure it's all Obama's fault that she owes back taxes, right? LOL
While the not paying taxes part is bad....I think its wors that she accepted $60 per day per diem tolive in her own house in Wasilla. She choses not to stay in Juneau. Other state officials have refused the per diem when staying in their own homes by their own choice. She is not for Alaska...only for herself!
Palin didn't pay her taxes? Why wasn't she named to Obama's cabinet?!
In all seriousness, I still cannot fathom that we have a president who appointed a tax dodger to be Treasury Secretary and a Senate who approved his nomination. I hope millions of Americans "forget" to pay their taxes this year in proper protest.
It would appear that one of the quickest ways to reduce the size of government would be to expel from office all the elected officials who just can't seem to figure out how much income tax to pay. In the true spirit of bi-partisanship, it appears that the affliction applies equally to the Democrats and the Limbaughs.
"No problem, her PAC will pay for everything…."
Sad, but probably true.
AUDIT ALL PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS – NOW!!!
It is not about Palin and taxes people, it is about Palin,Mccain and the media being all over and block Mr. Obama from view......
Please Keep them in the news as much as you want......
Did I say Obama 2012!
Let's make sure to revisit this each and every time she talks about runnning for any gov't. office-ever again.
This is a completely different situation. This went through a review, a decision was rendered, and she will pay. This is completely different from Daschle, and Geitner, as she REQUESTED through her office that this be reviewed, to make sure she was doing things correctly, unlike the others who were looking to hide.
However, it is alarming how many public officials are not paying taxes.
Also, did you know that the new stimulus package has a congressional payraise in it?
This is what I call palling around. What goes around comes around. You betcha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"no 1 pays taxes anymore .. is that the new get rich thing?"
Of course, we've been doing it for years, LOL!! Just watch..."Taxes? What the heck is that?" You see...and for the record, when you do business with us, no taxes are cut out. But if you get caught with the IRS, don't blame us, take the politicians road, LOL!! We'll kill you...no for real, we take it easy, LOL!!
I smell the toast burning...we already knew she was a fraud!
Daschle's problem was all over conservative news as were the problems of other cabinet picks. The per diems were questioned and questionable during the campaign, but were glossed over. Now, this right wingnut extremist is guilty of doing the same thing that her extremists supporters have blasted Obama and his appointees for and its buried in the ticker? Not on Fox? C'mon guys...fair is fair.
COUNTRY FIRST = MY WALLET FIRST .... yes Mrs. Palin please pay back.
How many times will the public hear about American govt officials of both parties not paying their taxes? Or corporate bums receiving bailouts and then giving themselves bonuses? And, still wonder why America is in financial troubles? How do Americans expect their country to remain strong when everyone tries to avoid taxes? Pay your share, people, and get out of debt. Otherwise, it will get worse.
At this rate. Failing Palin is going to lose re-election, along with her "maverick" hero Johnny.
Say hi to Ted Stevens Sarah.
Per Diem
IS NOT INCOME !
It can't be.
Can it?
Maverick, huh? Since when doesn't a public figure have to disclose taxes, etc?
Where are the intelligent republican critics that bashed Daschle so bad now? Turns out their beloved Falin isn't paying taxes either. You'd have to be a fool to trust her anyway. She found a Maverick way to avoid taxes apparently!
HA HA HA
Pay your taxes and crawl back in your cave.
She is the ONLY Republican politician with tax problem. Laughing out loud.
Kiddings aside, all politicians problem with paying taxes seem to support the notion that the U.S tax code is too complex and conducive to tax 'cheating'.
Oh gosh darn it, what a mavericky thing to do, ya know. Like dodgin them taxes. Had McCain won, she would have gotten away with it.
I count my blessings every night, that Caribou Barbie isnt a heartbeat away from the presidency.
You have to be utterly ignorant to find this woman anything other than repugnant.
" the governor’s office had asked the office to review the tax treatment of the per diem payments after questions about the funds were raised."
There's the lede for your article, CNN. But thanks again for proving your incredible bias.
Governor Palin ASKED FOR this review because she saw that Alaska's tax code for elected officials might have problems.
And, lo and behold, problems were found. So now she's making it right.
Certainly not the way CNN, the Clinton (third term) News Network is reporting it.
From the article: "Alaska administration commissioner Annette Kreitzner told the Anchorage Daily News on Tuesday that the governor’s office had asked the office to review the tax treatment of the per diem payments after questions about the funds were raised.
Kreitzner told the paper that following the review, the per diem payments will be treated as income and that a revised W-2 statement will be sent to the governor."
So, at the time they were paying her no one concidered the payments to be income. So, no tax was due. Now, upon further review, the payments are concidered income so she will pay the taxes. What is the problem?
Daschle's case is different because he knew his driver and car was taxable. He just chose not to tell his accountant about it.
This is funny as hell. This conservative, rightwing, can't do anything wrong and only their perception of the world is right, broad finally got called out on something of this magnitude. I can't stand her and it really baffles me on all the people that wanted her in office. OMG can you imagine where this country would be in...?????
AMERICA- we did the right thing.
oh wait- didn't people just love her for her family values and morals? hhmmmmm????
Don't worry Sarah this will all be taken care of by the GOP. Give weasel Michael Steele a ring.
What is the problem here?
The rich don't pay taxes in America. Warren Buffett could have told you that!
Her collecting per diem while living in her own house would be like most people going to work and when they go home in the evening charging their company for living in their own house. Someone needs to tell Moose Palin that she can't have it both ways. If things continue that way up in Alaska they will be put in the same catagory as Illinois. Moose Palin and Blogvich should team up and run on the same ticket, they may not win but you could bet they would have the biggest ego's.
The point is not that she didn't pay taxes she owed, I'll conceed it was probably an innocent error. The point is that when Geitner and Dashle made similar mistakes the republicans were alleging they are "tax cheats." So I guess that makes Palin a tax cheat by republican standards. Live by the sword, die by the sword, as they say.
As a conservative, Gov. Palin needs to get out of national politics. Whatever credibility she may have had is gone after the primary and now this. She will never save the Republican Party, as some people seem to be hoping. Make way for Mitt in 2012.
Remember jo the plumber with his tax problem?
Now Ms GOP Diva owes some back taxes. Wow amazing
I thought it was only democrats. I'am just shaking my head. I am waiting for the next IRS audit person to show up at my house. They will hear a lot from me.
Hello FIX NOISE THERE IS A STORY HERE ON CNN can you cover that? I guess not.
She's a public official receiving the public's tax dollars, therefore, IT IS A PUBLIC MATTER. Hopefully, she'll continue to screw up and work her way OUT of office and never be able to be considered for any other public office in the future.
The amount of taxes owed is MOST CERTAINLY NOT a private matter.
HHHmmmm....first, Joe the-not-really-a-plumber-or business owner-turned war-correspondent is found to owe back taxes, and now the person who could've been the VP ,owes back taxes on money she collected while living in her own home instead of the governors mansion like she is supposed to.....wow....the hypocrisy is definitely in both parties, but as soon as one party starts criticizing the other, more 'bones' start coming out of their closets...too funny.
Oh, and this will only be a by-line on Fox (Faux) News, if at all......
“The amount of taxes owed is a private matter,” Palin spokeswoman said. Really??? Since when is the amount of taxes owed by a person in the US government a 'private matter'? Does this only apply to Palin because she's so darn special?
She was told her W2's would be changed to reflect the per diem....after SHE requested the review. How does that equate to her trying to avoid taxes? BTW, the same news was received by many Alaskan state empoyees and even the former mayor of Anchorage, now Senator Begich. But for some this will always only be about Sarah Palin, right?
Wonder how many commenting on here actually know the ALASKA state law on this
Please, Sarah, say it ain't so, say it ain't so
This says exactly what I have allways felt about this lady, she is shady!! I truly hope the repugnant party puts her up as numebr one in 2012. Maybee she should take some of her money that she got illegally and put it on her husbands dog sled and help the starving people of her state. Have not heard about her doing anything to help them out either have we? People are starving to death in her state right now as we speak because of the early winter freeze. Where is the outrage? where is the please for help for them? no she is pressing for a pipeline, not food aide or relief for the poor starving people. She makes me ill!!!!
First, It was the Republicans whining and complaining about a few members in the new administration not paying their taxes and now they have one of their own that didn't pay her taxes. Why is Mitt Romney selling a few of his houses??? tax problems??? Pay your taxes as well Republican senators. They need to investigate John Boehner. He is always complaining.
Looks like she should be receiving a nomination to fill an Obama Cabinet post any day. She's met the first qualification.
Just another greedy republican...c'mon Palin, just pay the darn taxes! It's the right thing to do, and it's the law. Besides, you're wealthy, you can afford it, or have your PAC funy pay them. Either way, PAY THEM!
White trash – of the worst kind. Good lord, this woman may have held high office in this country?! Thanks John for your lack of integrity and for caring not a farthing about this nation.
But..................She's a REFORMER!!!!!!
Right?
Right??
I would guess that she expects a great big tax cut and wanted to save the state of Alaska the trouble of having to send back a check and save the postage along with the cost of having to gather all the information concerning the rebate.
That is what the republicans live for is to cut taxes for themselves and the richest of the land so the middle class will have less to support some one to run for office that is willing to lay their party on the line by paying for what they order instead of borrowing 1.90 BILLION DOLLARS A DAY TO SUPPORT MASSIVE TAX CUTS FOR THE RICHEST.
I agree with Colin, RI.... Every potential addition to President Obama's cabinet is being held under the microscope where 'back taxes' are concerned. Fair enough. But it looks like we would have had a few issues if the 'other side won too (shudder.... ). Of course most of us knew that, right?
Listening to the Republican on Dems don't pay taxes. Did Palin switch parties. Hope they treat her like they did Daschel.
Hmm... 18 comments so far, and I haven't seen one person come to her defense. Where are you, pals of Palin??? It's only fun to criticize public officials for owing back taxes when it's a Democrat at fault, huh? GOP = Hypocrites.
So- the Governor asked her own Administration commissioner to review the tax treatment of the per diem,I am guessing to PAY THE TAXES! after questions were raised. Snarks who commented : think about that before posting.
No, she wants tax cuts not taxes cuting on her!
Whaaaat? She won't disclose the amount she owes? It's a private matter? I guess when she heard Obama talking about transparency she heard "transparentcy"!
Troopergate, book banning, contempt citations, wolf slaughtering, $6,000 for makeup, closed Wasilla special needs clinic , daughter talking back and now owes back taxes? Shout it out "Poor, poor, Sarah" Wink. Wink.
She needs to pal around with a tax attorney.
So much for the holier than thou attitude of the conservative GOPs like Palin. Shame on them.
Private matter? Since when, if you're a public official? And a governor, no less. What a crock! Pay up, gov. Your state could use the money.
She better get 'em paid before she is mistaken for a liberal democrat.
Oh gee, oh golly, oh my! You mean a repug has not paid tax?
THANK GOD SHE WAS NOT ELECTED--SHE IS A CROOK.
Still wish this woman would fade out into obscurity!
No surprise. Always pegged her for a tax cheat.
After all, she's friends with a drug dealer (Bristol Palin's boyfriend's mom) and a nature and animal hater.
Poor Sarah. Now she is the targeted reprisal for making the Democrats look like tax evaders.
Does she have to resign her post now?
what a crook!!1
Per diem is a legitimate expenditure. According to this article it was decided AFTER THE FACT that it would be treated as income. If you've ever had business expenses to report, you would know how per diem works. Get a life people! You've got enough skeletons in your Dems' closets to keep you busy from now to eternity.
With Alaska in financial trouble it doesn't look good that Palin was expecting tax relief for that amount for 19 months. There is a governors residence established for the first family to live in. If they choose not to then it's on their bill not on the tax payers.
I don't understand her at all.
"Why isn't this story posted ALL OVER fox noise.com today??? Any takers on this question???"
Because Fox is not a news channel, it's a Republican PR/entertainment outlet.
don't worry Gov Palin somebody will pay your back taxes just like they paid "Joe the Plumber's" Hey Rush and Sean come on and write
her a check will you!!
The media should stop playing us........
Please put these people and their stories away!
I wonder how Fox News will handle this matter?
This shows very poor judgement on Palin's part.........Just like everyone else, she should pay her taxes.........To suggest it is a private issue is a joke.........Talk about do as I say not as I do..........I think the idea of an audit for all these "public servants" is a great idea....They need to pay their fair share.
Who cares about Sarah Palin...why does the media insist on bringing her back into the spot light all the time. Let her fade into history like John McCain....
It seems rather ironic that we look for someone from the opposite party to screw up so that we can justify the other party for doing the same thing. I don't trust any of them!
Looks like she needs to hire Joe the Accountant.
It is really Annoying .... these big shots owe thousands in taxes...and they get treated with kid gloves ...... my friend owes much less and they (these big shots) are sending the Marines and 101st airbornes after her!
One country, different rules!
February 18th, 2009 11:05 am ET
Why isn't this story posted ALL OVER fox noise.com today??? Any takers on this question??? Everytime a democrat or one of Obama's cabinet picks has even $20.00 in back taxes they BLAST it all over their front page, however they seem to be completely ignoring that the crash helmet governor doesn't know how to pay her taxes either???
FAUX NOISE CHANNEL
Absolutely correct. Just did a search for Sarah Palin stories on foxnews.com ... nothing about her tax problems ... not a peep! What a shocker.
Because Fox is not a news channel, it's a Reputblican PR/Entertainment outlet.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........HA! Loser
Omg. The dem's all owe back taxes so they have to keep looking for someone else to point the finger at. Levae Sara alone you crooks.
I bet if we audit the entire senate and congress nobody paid their taxes.....
How about we lower the rhetoric folks? Facts are Palin lived in her home rather than Juneau (300 or more miles away) for a part of the time as governor; she received per diem – same as if she had been living in an apt in Juneau while governor's residence was closed for fixup; these monies were not included as taxable on her W-2. She filed returns based on what was on W-2. When questions were raised about tax treatment of the per diem, she asked the RESPONSIBLE Alaska governmental authority to evaluate and make a ruling/recommendation. The recommendation has come in that it was taxable and that the W-2 she was given was in error; the result is she is paying the taxes based on the revised W-2. End of story. Instead of trying to bash someone for sport, why don't we stick to the simple facts of the matter?
A tax cheat on top of all of her other flaws. You suck Caribou Barbie! Right-wingers, where is your outrage?
Vet all the government officers esp. the governors.
Looks like many high income earners pay less taxes.
Yeah... "Paying taxes isn't patriotic." So, is she patriotic?
This behavior typifies the reason that most people run for public office – so that the public takes care of them now and for the rest of their theivery lives. I am so sick of "officials" not abiding by the rules that they make for everyone else to abide by. THROW THE BUMS OUT!
What a great job! Get paid to stay at home and surf the net and help out with a baby or two. In between, you look at CNN or Fox and devise ways to stay in the news, good or bad.
Any publicity is good publicity. Gee, they tax your unemployment insurance money, but you didn't think you owed any on that per diem stuff? You gotta be kidding me....
Good god almighty you CNN people are stupid. Read it again, this is not a failure on Palin's part it's a mistake on the part of the state ... that's why they're issuing a revised W2 form.
The original complaint was that she wasn't entitled to the payments in the first place and the determination was that she WAS but that there should have been taxes withheld by state as it was income.
It was Sarah Palin herself who as asked for the review...
"the governor’s office had asked the office to review the tax treatment of the per diem payments after questions about the funds were raised."
Sarah Palin paid her taxes but as an employee of the State of Alaska they failed to properly classify the per diems and withhold accordingly.
It's no wonder you dopes voted for the commie, you're a bunch of illiterates with no reading comprehension skills.
HAHAHA... It never ends with this woman.
"Where's Sarah"? That was the button some Alaska State legislators were wearing prior to her VP nomination. The media treated her with kid gloves. The dems should have worn that button also.
When she comes back in 2012, she's going to be all bluster again.
Sounds like the Holier-than-Thou Tax Dodger is getting a good deal from the taxpayers. But of course it is only "public" service. And of course Faux News will not cover this at all.
Where's all the GOPer hate for tax cheats on this page? How come the usual suspects are so suspiciously absent from the commentary section here? Hmmmmmm?
LOLLERSKATES AND ROFLCOPTERS!!!
You people are ridiculous.... the employer was at fault here, for not reporting it on the W-2's as is required. Her tax returns were filed properly based upon the W-2's provided her by the State. Perhaps you guys should actually try READING the article, instead of erecting strawman after strawman.
This has been hashed out repeatedly... all of her per diems were properly documented. The w-2's were not properly prepared. The governor requested the inquiry.
All this shows is that Governor Palin is one of the few honest politicians remaining in America, from either side of the aisle. Unfortunately, by making sure she is compliant with the IRS, this thoroughly disqualifies her from accepting a position in President Obama's cabinet.
Interesting article...everyone should have to pay taxes Republicans and Democrats. The interesting thing to me was that I was under the impression that Alaska didn't have a state income tax, but I guess I must be mistaken. Maybe Secretary of Treasurer Gietnar, Dashle, Charlie Rangel and Governor Palin can all hold one joint press conference and apologize together. Now that would be Bipartisan!
HA HA HA HA HA HA
Sarah Palin didn't pay her taxes? I guess that means she is qualified for a position in Obama's administration.
Another typical political hypocrite, so much for values in this family. Who would charge anybody for staying at home??? It takes a true money grubbing loser to act that way, is she Ted Steven's kid???
This is stupid in comparison to the back taxes owed by the democrats who are now in office and in charge of the treasury department and other federal sectors. Why even bother with this type of news on a tax on $17,000 when there may be some legitimate deductions after a tax attorney reviews it? . Palin is not a wealthy woman, but one targeted by the press and the democrats since apparently she is a threat to them. Thank God someone is standing up to the Obimbo and his cult of worshipers. This country is in big trouble! When the stimulus package is not enough because it is payoff money for the election and adds to the democratic control and when they keeping asking for more money and your dollar declines in value... when you are part of the so called great medical plan and cannot get to the specialist you need to help you or you are judged too old to have the procedure, when the illegal immigrants swamp the system like they are in California and other cities...maybe the people will wake up and educate themselves on what is really going on here. When the have nots equal the haves the scales will send this country sliding to socialism and total control of everything you do...that is big government for you and that is the CHANGE you bought into.
She's still HOT!!!!
The media will not rest until this woman (and her family) are totally and completely DESTROYED! This is what happens to politicians of REAL CHANGE! And we wonder why we only have low-life phonies like John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, and Barack Hussein Obama in positions of power. It's because when genuine, sincere politicians DO come along, the "Washington machine" and the "media machine" puts their character and reputation through a MEAT GRINDER. This is why THERE WILL NEVER BE REAL CHANGE IN AMERICA.........not by conventional means anyway.
(Anyone who believes that no one in D.C. had anything to do with this is NUTS! They want this woman OUT OF CONTENTION.)
Palin should stay out of the news because it is never good. Her daughter should likewise just raise her child and keep her opinions to herself.
Palin is hot
Her per diem expense was paid because she commuted from her home to the capital, instead of living full time in the executive residence. As such she was entitled by state law to receive such a per diem living expense which would have to be included in any income tax filing. But from the article it sounds like this wasn't included on the governor's W-2 issued from her employer, in this case the state of Alaska. So it really is the fault of the state agency that manages her salary and tax status. Should she have caught the mistake, arguably, but I doubt many of the people raising their eyebrows at this are capable at tax accounting.
Bristol Palin is by far smarter than her own mother. She said just about the smartest thing I have ever heard a republican say other than Ron Paul saying Isreal is the most destructive lobbying force on the American government. For her realization that abstinence only is complete religious nonsense she should run for president in 2012 shes hot shes milf shes everything America needs.
Huh...
A "real " American ...
HIPOCRITE SCUM !!!
I wonder if she and Joe the Plumber go to the same accountant.
It does say a revised W2. So I would say its the states book keeping. If my W2 did not reflect part of my earnings I wouldn't pay on it either. Guess when its politics people get horns and don't read well!
I actually really do despise her BUT the article is not about pathetic Palin not paying her taxes. If you read it correctly, it is saying that she had additional income and now she has to pay taxes on that additional income. Since the additional income was "earned" last year, I assume that is what is considered back taxes.
“The amount of taxes owed is a private matter,” Palin spokeswoman Sharon Leighow told the paper.
How could that possibly be correct? The per diems came from taxpayers' money. How could the amount owed be private information???
As the right has howled about Geithner and Daschle, where does Palin fit into their argument?
Why don't we start a list of who *does* pay taxes in Washington.
You've been told Sarah. So much for attempting to appear more noble. You're just a domineering hick who thinks your opinions and perspectives should be adopted by the rest of us. Get off my bus!
HA HA HA HA!!!!
LAUGHING MY ARSE OFF!!!!
Predictable:
You have hit the nail right on the head!!!
Faux Noise is just that! No wonder their ratings are slipping like you know what thru a goose!
@Sophia the amount of skeletons in the Dems closet pales in comparison to those of the ReTHUGlican party...we have a life...and getting defensive over this story is not a good way for you to spend yours...
hypocrites, hahahah the republicans , the party of values. i hope and pray that all republicans could vanish and let this country be a better place.
Gov Palin, you should have been paying these taxes annually. Your accountant should have caught it, or certainly you as chief financial officer of the state of Alaska.
Just pay it and comment no further; if asked later, say it's all taken care of-next question? It's not as if it has run on for years and years.
"My country tis of thee
From my front porch I can see
Russia and stuff" (Saturday Night Live)
Hey Palin, you hypocrite. Take the boat over to Russia permanently, and take your crazy family with you. But please pay your taxes before you go.
Nan February 18th, 2009 12:31 pm ET
"Why isn't this story posted ALL OVER fox noise.com today??? Any takers on this question???"
Because Fox is not a news channel, it's a Republican PR/entertainment outlet.
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And CNN isn't biased??
I will say this...at least Jack Cafferty actually had some scrutiny for the stimulus package. I assumed he would defend it as hard as he pushed for Obama.
Good! It's about time that she pay back that money to Alaska that she ripped them off for! I'm so tired of politicians thinking they are above the laws of our great land. It's money I'm sure Alaskans need at this time with our economy doing so horribly. I'm from California and it's really bad here,cause the morons can't agree on fixing the budget crisis.
OK. Let's not tolerate any more sanctimony from Republicans regarding tax problems of Obama's cabinet picks. This makes tax problems for both of their candidates on the presidential ticket. Where is Limbaugh and Fake News harping on this?
Thsi is really TRUE.....years ago the IRS billed me for 15 cents and I had to put a 25 cents stamp on that envelope. I think we as a nation should put our foot down on politicians and let them know that we no longer tolerate their dishonesty. We the people out nnumber them. Apaartheid eventually came to an end in South Africa because the people out numbered the government. I don't know this is any longer the best country in the world. Our freedoms are slowly taken away, anyone can listen in on you, jobs going to other countries and what is left is that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
"Why isn't this story posted ALL OVER fox noise.com today???" Yeah you NEVER see anything bad about Sarah Palin in the news!, /sarcasm
I think since the politicians dont pay their taxes, im going to stop paying mine!!! Oh wait I cant it comes out of my check every time I get paid!!
How "mavericky" of her....
It seems that trailer park trash also are tax cheaters.
I guess the readers here overlooked the fact that Palin's office issued a statement that they initiated the investigation so that they could do the right thing here. Geesh!!!
Perhaps Obama will be looking at her for a cabinet position now?
The issue here is NOT back taxes. Typically per-diem is not taxable income and since that is now changing for her, I can't get upset about back taxes. What I can get upset about is the poor judgement and GREED she has shown by charging the state for the convenience of living at home while in office. Jon Steward once called the Palins GRIFTERS in a comedy skit. He was right.
Any one who understands per diem knows that it is an allowance given to off set cost of lodging, incidentals and meals while working away from home. Surely Palin had to question whether getting paid while at home was an abuse of per diem rules. Why is it so difficult for our so called leaders to stay out of trouble with what many of us consider no-brainer issues?
how about GEITHNER paying his penalties?
Got Milf?
I'd hit it...
This is not much of a story since Mrs. Palin asked for the amount she would owe on these amounts she received. What is more of a story and one that CNN has refused to delve in is the appointment of our Director of IRS who owed much more and was not about to pay any of it until Obama selected him for the position of IRS Director!!! This is worse than the fox guarding the coop - and anyone who has ever owed the IRS money wonders how this jerk got away without paying the taxes all those years.
She needs to pay back the whole 17,000. Per diem is only valid if you actually have to travel to your job.
The problem with the per diem issue is what is not being stated. As the Governor, Sarah Palin (even when she is home) is feeding the people that travel with her. These added expenses are what a per diem is meant to cover.
In most companies, when an employee receives a per diem it is not considered taxable income. What is working here is that the purple rage hatred of liberals now needs a new target with the retirement of Goerge Bush. Since Gov Palin is seen as a potential rival in the next election, their rabid-dog hatred will continue to center on her.
The issue is that she took the per diem to start with. She lives in a welfare state. Doesn't every Alaskan expect the state government to pay their living expenses?
I cannot stand this woman! anybody that thought she was honest shoulda thought about the over the top cost of her makeover..duh?
she's as crooked as the rest of them! we ALL work to support politicians & government employees, at all levels. We're the "serfs" of this century...wake up people...2 sets of rules..2 groups of people..workers & takers.
Tom Daschle owed taxes because he drove a car that a friend let him use and because of this he was unable to take the head Health post where everyone said he would have done an exceptional job. Apparently he had excellent qualifications to run this post and would have helped the American people immensely. It seems it is the American people who have lost out. Sarah Palin owes taxes and was told about this last year but has not paid them. Meanwhile it has been reported that many people in her state are starving, living in poverty and seem to have no hope. Yet she criticized the stimulus plan which would have given her state money for much needed help. what is going on? Why is there a double standard for Republicans?
WOW...the best you left idiots can up with is:
"Why isn't this on Faux News"
Her tax bill is far smaller than anyone Barry vetted for his cabinet.
I understand per Diem, but she CHOSE to live in a private residence when she was given a place to live, therefore she should not be entitled to anything, and should in my opinion have to pay it back. Per Diem is the money that one recieves when work forces them away from home. The Military gets Per Diem for working in Iraq, albiet it is nothing like what she recieved. She was not being forced away from her home,
Sophia, that is not the point. The point is that she was taking her per diem for travel while she was at home. And not only for herself, but for her kids. I'm sorry, but that is beyond not paying taxes. I call that theft, plain and simple. Making her pay taxes on it is giving her a pretty big break that the average Joe would not be able to enjoy.
This is news because she is a republican. If she were a democrat.....it would be the norm.....*Yawn*...........
"I wonder what the "they can do no wrong rightwing" will say about this"
You can be sure that it will be something about Bill Clinton or Tim Geithner or some other Democrat, even though that's not the topic of conversation. That's SOP for people like that; they're seasoned professionals at ignoring the log in their own eye.
in response to Sophia – Per Diem is a 'travel expense' not a 'stay in your own home expense'
Perdiem is NOT legitimate if she was staying at home!
You mean you have to PAY YOUR TAXES and try to Govern a State?
DOH!!
Oh, all you idiots talking about fox news, where was CNN's mention that Bernie Madoff was a huge DEMOCRAT supporter?
I wonder if the good taxpaying citizens of Alaska are also unknowingly paying Sarah's utlity bills?
All politicians are self serving and greedy. But I don't know of any more outrageously obvious as Gov. Palin.
Where have all the statemen gone?
I think CNN should leave for "moderation" this story as they do most conservative comments. It has already been exhibited in the last month or so tax matters for government inductees or whether you pay them do not enter into the picture unless you are serving an active sentence.
maverick!
LOL)))) This story is no where to be found on Drudge neither....Hold on I have to get off the floor for laughing too hard! Wow!!!
But it's Mavericky to not pay The Man
Sweet deal, can someone pay me for spending the night in my home. Let's see I've been in my home for seven years, so that 2,555 nights times the per diem in my city. Sweet deal, Palin. I love it.
Classic Palin doublespeak. She's no more a 'maverick' than any other politition on the public dole.
How do you spell "hypocrite"? If she's a leader in the Republican Party, they're really in trouble!
Wow, not only is she a village Idiot but a tax cheat? Dear God what is the world coming to?
Help Obama stay President until 2016, nominate Palin in 2012.
Sophia thinks per diems are legitimate expenditures. And they are. However, they are neatly defined; for example you can deduct for fuel used in commuting on milage in excess of 50 miles one-way. As for living in your own home and eating your own groceries, I think NOT.
It would be appropriate to CONSIDER such things when putting together a tax return, but you'd have to realize this was if-fy. Ms. Palin obviously failed to play it safe, because someone would have, should have, told her this maybe looks like cheating. Maybe ESPECIALLY if you wish to live a public role.
Well I am not a supporter of Gov. Palin but must defend her in this instance. If her employer did not include the per diem payments as normal income, then she or her accountant had no reason to treat it is income.
Why is this a big deal? Obama has a guy in charge to the IRS who didn't pay his taxes until recently and you can bet if he was not appointed to this position he NEVER would have!! Why is Palin bad for doing what Democrats do? Just because she's a Republican?? I think everyone in Congress, Cabinet positions and the President should all prove they pay their taxes before taking office. I bet there are more politicians out there who haven't paid and we just don't know about it and I'm talking Democrats and Republicans.
Now she's qualified to be an Obama cabinent member.
BUSTED!!!!!!!
The Dumbest Woman In America has been found out in front of the entire nation!!!!!
Yahoo, not a second too soon in exposing this hypocrite for what she is....a self-serving liar!
She paid the taxes for the income reported on her W2. She did nothing wrong. Now they've changed their minds and are issuing new W2s and she will have to file her taxes and pay more. This, like so many of the Palin stories, is a non-story.
Now..... let me get this straight, THE GOP has been running their mouths ALL week long about the stimulus, cabinet appointments, etc.....
AND yet you have....
1. REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN ERIC CANTER WHO FORCIBLY PUSHED THE FIRST 600+ BILLION BANK BAIL OUT BECAUSE HIS WIFE'S BANK GOT $200+ BILLION OF THIS MONEY.
2. MAJORITY OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP IN WASHINGTON VOTED "NO" ON THE PRESIDENT'S STIMULUS, BUT WILL NOT REFUSE THE BILLIONS GOING TO THEIR STATE FROM THE VERY SAME STIMULUS? ISN'T THAT BEING TWO-FACED?
3. SARAH PALIN DIDN'T PAY HER TAXES?
The GOP is truly the PARTY OF VINDICTIVE BACK-STABBING TWO-FACED TALKING, DO NOTHING biggots!!!
There she goes again . . . never taking responsibility for any mistakes or errors of her judgment. Palin is a joke.
Why does she refuse to live in the governor's mansion? Is it really that hard for her family to MOVE? American families do it all the time. Do they like doing it? That I can't answer, but the point is that people move for their job all the time. If she can't do that, then she needs to quit her job and do something from home.
Impeach her !
Here's the Fox Headline "Sarah Palin Attacked on having a few sandwiches here or there on State Time while working hard and balancing the budget, What a Patriot and a Mavrick"
What is the age limit on VP nominations? Maybe we could nominate Bristol Palin for Vice President.
She can see Russia from her front porch too.
1) She has more time to devote to the job (only one child).
2) She recently stated that Abstinance Programs, while noble, are unrealistic.
3) Though related, she is not married to a member of the Alaskan Independence Party. And,
4) She did not claim per diem while living at home.
Those are four advantages over her mother.
Ms. Palin has nothing on Illinois's Blagojevich, who spend all of his 6-plus years as governor living in Chicago while the governor's mansion sat empty in Springfield. Like paying taxes, relocating to the state capitol is now optional for those who we elect.
Just another dirty little secret that comes out of the Palin family. Stay tuned I'm sure more will follow.
God, I hope the base gets their wish and puts this disaster at the top of the Republican ticket in 2012, that will spell the end of the GOP!
I used to hate this woman, and the idea that she might have been our VP, but now I'm developing a soft spot for her. It may have been her daughter's act of throwing a knife into the religious zealots "abstinence only" fascism.
I don't know what the hype is about. S.Palin will be billed more taxes, and she hasn't protested the charges, or said that she will pay them. So, what's the big deal?
I still wouldn't want her in charge of the US. Her religious views have obscured reality for her!
Professional liberal blogger alert!
Liberals are still afraid of her and the bashing will continue until the next election. ACORN will be in full swing with all the stimulus money they're getting!
I gotta go. Obama's giving another speech and giving away more of my money to people who are living in houses they shouldn't have bought in the first place.
What a loser. I am done making excuses for this hypocritical, under educated "face" of the Republican Party. Go away Palin. I want my Party back! To the person that described the per diem as a "legitimate expenditure" you are a biased fool. It is legit only if the expeses are real and legit. Her living at home was clearly a personal decision. It is called cheating the system..
Classic Palin doublespeak. Alaska will run her out of the state on a rail too.
As anyone with any manangement experience will tell you, you don't pay someone a per diem when they're staying in their own house, eating their own food. If Palin though she could get away with this she is really clueless.
I will buy her excuse of "I'm a Republican, the rules are different for us"!
I'm sure Gov. Palin knows that she has to pay her taxes, unlike Obama's new Sec of Treasury and some of his other cabinets nominees who willingly avoided paying taxes.
To Sophia:
The purpose of Per Diem is to cover any additional expenses that an employee incurs while LIVING AWAY FROM HOME on business trips.
I think you missed the fact that Gov. Palin was "living at her home in Wasilla." Hence, the per diem is treated as income.
Garret, are you sure? That doesn't sound right. I believe this was due to her getting the per diem as a travel expense and claiming her kids as well. If what you say is right, then I can see this as a mistake. But I don't think that is the case.
I thought I would never hear this....
Couple of days ago my friend who was in an argument with his girlfriend told her "You are dumber than Palin". I guess now you could say that Palin has really become a household name
FINALLY something the GOP is bipartisan on ~
oops.GOT hit by the club of the IRS.Dont mess with mother nature or the IRS.They dont have to follow any laws.
Will she ever go away! I am so glad she isn't the Governor of my state. What a looser hanging on till the next election. Surely, the Republicans would never consider running her..she is just a breeder with a lot of baggage and no ability to perform at a level this country and the state of Alaska needs. Go AWAY.
"I wonder how Fox News will handle this matter?"
It won't even be mentioned.
They only report pro-Repub. or Anti-Dem reports. They have been getting even worse since the election.
It is literally like going to an Anti-American news agency now.
Please go away Sarah. The longer you are in the spotlight the more exposed you become (in other words, a Bimbo)......
Once again, the sun rises, and CNN posts another story to prove how much they dislike Palin. Oh, it's great to be alive here in America!
PC, why do you think Palin should keep her opions to herself. You cetainly spout out yours every chance you get. I guess others opinions are fine, as long as they are inline with yours....
Palin is a joke! How can she do something like this? She would have gotten away with it if McCain did not tap her for VP. This goes agains all she says she stands for. I hope they remember this when she runs for office.
Imagine that !
slimebag.
Well, what do you know....after all the bashing Obama's cabinet picks had to take from the GOP, now it appears one of their annointed ones hasn't paid her taxes either.
Let's have fun watching the GOP spin *this* story!
This woman is a piece of work.
Apparently, between troopergate, and this matter, she doesn't feel that the law doesn't apply to her.
Hypocrite.
I HEREBY CALL UPON GOV. PALIN TO RESIGN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATETLY.
People had been asking about the per diem tax issue during the election. If you're given money by an employer, it has to be reported. If Palin had been able to resolve this the minute the questions were asked instead of going on a four month victory lap, then the GOP wouldn't be looking so hypocritical right now.
she is a BIMBO*
Lesson: You can only cheat and chisel on taxes if you are an Obama cabinet appointee.