The director for the Tax Division, a Senate-confirmed position, has yet to be filled—because President Joe Biden, despite being almost two years into his term, hasn’t nominated one. And that absence begs the question: What’s the holdup?
As prosecutors reportedly weigh whether Hunter Biden will be indicted for alleged tax fraud, the DOJ’s little-known Tax Division and its leadership could become key players in the potential case against the president’s son.The director for the Tax Division, a Senate-confirmed position, has yet to be filled—because President Joe Biden, despite being almost two years into his term, hasn’t nominated one.
The case against Hunter Biden dates back to 2018, when investigators began looking into whether he had failed to disclose all of his taxable income, including some from offshore business dealings. The younger Biden is also facing an investigation into whether he lied on a form to purchase a gun in 2018 as well. last week that federal agents believe there is sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden for his alleged tax crimes and the falsification of his gun-purchase information. U.S.
“The continued reliance on an Acting Attorney General hinders the division’s ability to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, enforce the nation’s tax laws, and perhaps most importantly, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system – the very prerequisites of the division’s mission…” Democratic Reps. Bill Pascrell , Judy Chu , Dwight Evans , Tom Suozzi and Steven Horsford wrote in July 2021.
The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment, nor did Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Chris Clark.
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