Cruz Ethics Scandals 101: Cruz “Could Be Liable for Taxes” Thanks to Podcast

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AUSTIN, Texas – Ted Cruz is facing a “slew of potential legal and ethical issues” over his podcast. According to recent reporting, Cruz “may face scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over payments linked to his podcast, according to tax experts.”

Catch up on the latest below:

  • “Tax experts say the deal involving a massive radio network that picked up the ‘Verdict with Ted Cruz’ podcast in 2022 and a super PAC supporting the Texas Republican’s reelection effort could also raise red flags for the IRS.”

  • “...tax experts say Cruz may still need to report income on his tax forms, even if he isn’t pocketing any cash.”

  • One expert said: “You can’t tell the government it’s not my money if you’re the one who earned it… It doesn’t matter where the money goes.”

TL;DR –  Even if Ted Cruz isn’t “pocketing any cash” from his podcast, he’s “the person who does the work,” and is likely liable for unpaid taxes on that work.

Texans need a full-time senator, not a full-time podcaster.

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