Rangel Unreported Income
The New York Post reported that New York Congressman Charles Rangel did not report income in 2006 and 2007, but owns beach front property in the Dominican Republic. The article was published on August 31, 2008.1
On September 5, 2008, Rangel's attorney said that he earned $75,000 from renting out the villa but will likely file a tax amendment for the missing years. Additionally, Rangel's lawyer said that the congressman was unaware that he had to claim the money as income and his wife Alma Rangel is in charge of the family finances.2
Fast Facts
- The New York Post investigation included a reporter calling the resort hotel posing as a customer
- The New York Post published the exclusive article on August 31, 20081
- Charles Rangel owns "casita" No. 142 at the Punta Cana Hotel in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic1
- Villa has three bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Price per night: Between $500 and $1,000 a night1
- It was reported that Rangel did not claim income in 2006 and 2007
- Rangel is a Congressman from New York
New York Post Expose
The New York Post reported that the villa owned by Rangel was rented to paying guests at the time he claimed did not report income. If this is true and Rangel failed to list his income, it could result in penalties or criminal charges.1
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