I am a retired teacher who made $6000 as a self-employed reading tutor the last four months of 2008. Now that the media is aware of it and reporting it (with their typical OMG sensationalism), NOW the Repubs want to throw around some political weight ?!? The Senate Committee was told about this matter WEEKS ago. When it was discovered during the vetting process that *the IRS itself failed to find an additional error* he again corrected it immediately. When his tax error was pointed out to him during an IRS audit, he corrected it immediately. We have someone who is likely the most qualified nominee to head Treasury in decades, at a time when we DESPERATELY need someone of his caliber, knowledge and experience the most! In fact, it would be a tragic dis-service if this resulted in Geithner's withdrawal from nomination! Tidbit into a banquet feast serves no one's interest. I can appreciate that the Obama Transition Team has provided precious little fodder for the media to thrash over. I guess if he does not make it for treasury they can put in charge of immigration.ДЄnd I hope that the media will refrain from engaging in a feeding frenzy over the issue, too. Jack, since he will be over the IRS, is that like the fox guarding the hen house. Geithner's taxes are current and his housekeeper is married to a United States citizen. He knew there was a possibility because of the six year statute of limitations he might get away with 20. Geithner was trying his very best not to pay taxes. These are extraordinary times and we need all the help we can muster. It's only honest when a politician is involved.ДЇrom what I understand, he has unique experiences that make him valuable for the success of the Obama team. This is not an honest mistake by a long shot. On the fourth notification I think the IRS would be thinking of jail time for me. If the IRS told me that I owed them additional monies, I think I would get the message on the first notification. Our so called 'value' system is almost too low to go cherry picking anyone. Bush his job then Geithner's confirmation should be smooth sailing. If the economy and war didn't cost President George W. A guy like Geithner who is supposed to be a financial guru doesn't make 'honest mistakes' on tax forms. An 'honest mistake' is something that Joe Schmo everyday American does on their taxes. I couldn't care less about the housekeeper thing, but the failure to pay taxes, that's a bit of an issue. Interested to know which ones made it on air? HereвЂ™s my question to you: Should Timothy Geithner's tax and housekeeper problems cost him the post of Secretary of Treasury? Geithner's confirmation hearing is now rescheduled for next week, after the inauguration. Others aren't willing to give him a pass just yet.ДЄs for the housekeeper, she's married to an American and has her green card now. Some members of the committee said they still support Geithner, who's been widely praised for his experience. They were quick to point out that all back taxes, interest and penalties have been paid and filings were amended.ДЄs Treasury Secretary, Geithner will ultimately oversee the IRS, so his tax mistakes conceivably could be an issue. The President-elect and his aides chalked these problems up as honest mistakes.

At issue, were Geithner's failure to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes while he worked at the International Monetary Fund and employing an immigrant housekeeper who had expired work papers for three months. His confirmation hearing turned into a closed door meeting between members of the Senate Finance Committee and the would-be Secretary.

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