IRS Consultant Charged with Leaking Tax Returns of Trump and Wealthy Americans
A consultant for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been charged with stealing tax returns of former President Donald Trump and thousands of wealthy Americans in 2019 and 2020. The consultant allegedly provided the stolen information to two news organizations, which reported on the low federal income taxes paid by the super-rich. The charges mark the first public break in the Justice Department's investigation into the disclosures made three years ago. The leaks revealed that Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, sparking criticism and debate over tax laws and enforcement. The consultant, Charles Edward Littlejohn, faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
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