New York City Targets Alec Baldwin for Possible Tax Evasion
The liberal actor that has in the past railed against the Bush tax cuts is apparently being targeted by New York City for trying to evade taxation.
Try to not giggle as you read this report about Alec Baldwin from the New York Daily News:
Actor Alec Baldwin has joined a list of elite New Yorkers targeted by tax collectors who think they're fibbing about where they really live to dodge New York City income taxes.
In recent years, auditors have confronted hundreds of super-wealthy New Yorkers over the residency rules - including star Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter.
Facing shrinking revenues, the state has ramped up its pursuit of suspected tax dodgers, hiring 189 new auditors and - for the first time - making filers swear under oath on tax forms as to how many days they "spend in New York City."
If it's more than 183 days and the filer has a residence in the city, the tax bill goes up.
Baldwin, star of NBC's "30 Rock," owns a three-bedroom co-op on Central Park West, a house in the Hamptons and a pad near his daughter in Los Angeles.
He spends lots of time in the city doing the show, but claims the Hamptons as home base. That made him one of hundreds of people slapped with an audit in 2009.
Are you giggling yet?
If not, consider what Baldwin wrote in the Huffington Post four years ago in a piece he titled "Tax Cuts and the Republican Legacy":
These tax cuts are not only to make Bush's wealthiest supporters richer, they are intended to hurt less powerful Americans by killing many of the social programs they depend on. That is the legacy of this Republican-controlled Congress. To hurt those who aren't wealthy enough to write Bush-Cheney a big check. I urge all Americans to keep that in mind during this election cycle. A Republican-controlled Congress is killing important social programs that we all depend on, so that Bush's friends can avoid paying a reasonable share of their taxes.
Help end these horrible and corrupt times in this country. Give your contributions to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
So, according to the News, Baldwin might be claiming residency in the Hamptons to evade New York City taxes.
But four years ago, the "30 Rock" star encouraged people to give generously to Democrats in the midterm elections so that Republicans could be ousted from Congress and taxes raised.
This will certainly come as no surprise to Peter Schweizer who in his 2005 "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" informed readers of how wealthy liberals talk a good game promoting liberal precepts, but do a horrible job adhering to them.
Yet this wasn't the first time Baldwin was exposed for tax hypocrisy. The American Spectator caught him with his hand in the cookie jar two years ago:
In one of the more ironic interviews in recent memory, Alec Baldwin last week told local cable news host Dominic Carter that Governor David Paterson should keep the current tax incentives for film and television companies that set up shop in New York. "I'm telling you right now," the actor warned, "if these tax breaks are not reinstated into the budget, film production in this town is going to collapse, and television production is going to collapse, and it's all going to go to California."
So, when tax hikes might hurt his industry, Baldwin's against them.
You've got to be giggling now.
What will also be funny is seeing how the Huffington Post reports this matter.
When Rush Limbaugh complained on his show about Paterson's proposed tax hikes in 2009 promising to sell his condo in the City as a result, the Huffington Post published a lengthy piece about it including the full transcript.
The headline was, "Rush Limbaugh to New York: Drop Dead."
Will the Huffington Post come down as strongly on one of its own?
Stay tuned.
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Comments
B-B-But B-B-Baldwin
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:02am.
But Baldwin's a liberal. Aren't they always first to pay taxes? With glee? With Extra?
The term Poetic Justice
Submitted by richb313 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:02am.
The term Poetic Justice comes to mind.
"Only the little people pay
Submitted by ironchefofmunchies on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:05am.
"Only the little people pay taxes"
I warned Baldwin that Rangel's accountant was none too swift,
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:05am.
and he hired him anyway.
→ That Rude Little Pig!!!
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:10am.
Let's call Baldwin's accountant and give him the daughter treatment.
How do you like Big Government now, Alec?
Submitted by Red Jeep on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:06am.
HMMM?
Hope he realizes they are coming for him too, despite all he has done to advance liberalism.
Baldwin? A tax cheat? Well,
Submitted by Beukeboom on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:13am.
Baldwin? A tax cheat? Well, that qualifies him for a position in the Obama regime's cabinet.
The Perfect Place
Submitted by JustAl on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:59am.
to discuss this would be on Kerry's yaht in RI.
OR
Submitted by texusmc on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:03pm.
a job in the senate. hey wasnt he saying he was interested in running for a politcal position? (insert whatever joke you want here).
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6659422.ece
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/06/alec-baldwin-interested-in-congressional-run/
It's gonna be a good, good time.....
Submitted by Tomorama on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:20am.
The J E T S losing yesterday and this today, damn, this is going to be a good week.
Any way we can bag Sean Penn in some way?
Maybe him and Rosie O'Donnell or Rosanne Barr are having and affair, please, please, please.
How about all three?
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:24pm.
Now that's a sight nauseating enough to rip the eyes out of your own head about .
Im sure Baldwin does not
Submitted by Snappy on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:21am.
Im sure Baldwin does not consider himself "Rich"... only those making more than him are "Rich" and should be paying more, in his mind he is solidly middle class and just able to make ends meet comfortably.
Houses of the Middle Class
Submitted by Gothampc on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:05pm.
Of course he's not rich, he only has houses in NYC, the Hamptons and LA. In order to be rich, he needs a house on the French Riviera, a house in Switzerland, and a house in the Caribbean.
I'm pretty sure....
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:24pm.
good ol' Alec makes a trifle more than the administration's definition of rich. You know, $250K/yr?
Jerk
Submitted by Walker01049 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:22am.
Baldwin is a pathetic jerk. I can't even bring myself to watch him in any movie or TV show he shows up on. His brother on the other hand is great. I'd like to see the conversation during their Thanksgiving meal. Wouldn't it be great to see him brought up on charges. I'd like to see him in a pink jump suit.
I'm sure
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:26pm.
he puts on a pink jump suit every night.
→ I think so too
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:31pm.
And he sings "I'm a rude little pig with a curly little tail"
Huffpo company policy
Submitted by Barack_must_go..... on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:23am.
Huffpo company policy dictates that although they come down hard on the likes of a Rush Limbaugh, when it's One of Their Own, the staff have been instructed to....go down lovingly instead.
Barack_Must_Go.....
Barack---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 8:41pm.
your sexual innuendoes are just so clever. Why do you waste your talent here at NBs; where your vast appreciation of the seamy side goes not only unappreciated, but is often pointed out as being unseemly? (signed) One of the Lurking ClassGot a buck that soon very
Submitted by ninerdog on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:38am.
Got a buck that soon very soon it will be Bush’s fault or Palin’s fault. Any takers??
So we can keep his name on
Submitted by tampamom25 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:49am.
So we can keep his name on the National Hypocrites List....
Beetlejuice
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:50am.
The only movie I can stomach that has Alec Baldwin as a star is Beetlejuice. It's not too bad, because it's actually kind of hard to recognize Baldwin, as he's twice the man now as he was back then.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
I liked him best
Submitted by Bobbygn on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:52am.
I liked him best in "Married to the Mob." He got knocked off early.
I am so saddened about Alec Baldwin's situation. Even if he
Submitted by Rush Fan on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:59am.
escapes conviction his political career may be over. :-)
This is how Alec Baldwin ends his interview with Eliot Spitzer VIDEO:
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Of course it won't change you if you forgo paying taxes in your career, Alec.
P.S. Please help me! I can't stop giggling.
No doubt Alex
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:58am.
Will dodge the taxes he supported for the rest of the little folks. Problem with libtards is they think taxes are for everyone else.
Kennedy
Submitted by JustAl on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:58am.
Didn't I see that HBO just did a show about JFK with this dolt involved? If so, you have to admire the casting if you consider how much of the vast Kennedy fortune has been surrendered to the inheritance tax the elites want to push on small business owners.I thought paying taxes was patriotic.
Submitted by NeoKong on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:00pm.
And at some point Baldwin has to learn that he has made enough money or something. Just ask Obama.
It isn't about taxes*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:02pm.
The tax laws can change but a man's character is the true measure of any man because that never changes.
And Alec Baldwin . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:22pm.
. . . lifelong Democrat and good friend of the Clintons, is true to form.Once again
Submitted by KornKing on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:03pm.
Move along folks, nothing to see here.
In the words of Leona "Queen of Mean" Helmsley . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:06pm.
. . . "Taxes? Only poor people pay taxes."
Well Now Maybe
Submitted by texusmc on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:06pm.
ol Alec and Wesly can share a cell.
This is SO hard.
Submitted by Calypso Jones on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:18pm.
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
18 or the LORD will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from them. Proverbs 24:17
So hard especially when they prove to be such hypocrits. Pray for them. But then, it's okay to pray to God to put obstacles in their paths, confound their plans and open peoples' eyes. God is Good. heh?
Amen, CJ.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:39pm.
My mother always used to tell me, when I complained about others who seemed to get away with wrong doing, "Don't worry, son; sooner or later, God will get them."
Therefore, I pray every day, that the likes of Baldwin will someday rot in Hell!
Does that seem too harsh? Gee, I hope not.
Baldwin, Kerry, Geithner, Rangle, etc only want the rest of us poor slobs to follow the rules. They are much too important to have to put up with the crappy legislation they pass.
Just look at Obambi O and Blackie O. This is the best that they have EVER lived and it's on our dime! Neither of them could have made a living in the private sector. Now neither of them will ever have to. We have them on our backs forever.
They really are the smart ones, and we are the dumb asses for putting up with "royalty" in this country.
Remember the good old days when Harry Truman and Bess had to drive themselves back to their own home at their own expense when his term was up? Can we please get back to that?
C'mon Alec. Pay your fair share to support the amazingly
Submitted by virginia republican on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:20pm.
effective social welfare programs that make New York the utopia, the Heaven On Earth, that it is. Perfection doesn't come cheap.
Lots of Comments today
Submitted by jaywl on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:58pm.
Alec has survived on a relatively modest income lately and deserves his own little tax break with the Corporate Monsters That Begat All Your Troubles. Obviously he can't afford a quality tax advisor since he doesn't have a residence in no income tax Florida, poor thing. Btw, you can catch at his weasely faced best serving as Robert Osgood's pitch man on TCM. What a fantastic way to end a career!
Imagine that.
Submitted by Ashrak on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:08pm.
This is deeeeeeeeelicious.
Wesley Snipes, Nick Cage, Alec Baldwin, Tim Geitner, Charlie Rangle.......I think of these off the top of my head. Is there a list of Hollywood and limo liberals with tax troubles somewhere?
Truman
Submitted by sarge329 on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:17pm.
The scary part is that HST was a Democrat. But, I guess that was when being a Democrat actually meant you gave a rip about people.
Typical lefty elitist: Taxes are for thee (you peons) not for me
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:02pm.
LOL - I wonder how long it will be before Baldwin starts looking for real estate in Florida?
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
" I thought that me, being a
Submitted by DWoSD on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:38pm.
" I thought that me, being a celebrity, automatically immuned me from paying taxes if I supported the Obama socialist programs publicly. After all my time is worth money." Overheard comment from Balwin to IRS auditor
Baldwin
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 2:47pm.
Baldwin makes a quick phone call to Tim Geithner.
For the life of me, I'll
Submitted by Smartypants on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 6:31pm.
For the life of me, I'll never understand how an ultra liberal like AB can justify illegal tax avoidance. To me, rich liberals should never be guilty of underpaying their taxes; they should be enthusiastically sending in their money to the government, because taxes represent the heart of their philosophy. Of course, we all know that rules are not meant for these people. Rules are what other people follow while these folks are busy patting themselves on the back for how much they care about the little people.
"Wesley Snipes assured me
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 11:37am.
"Wesley Snipes assured me that Bill Clinton signed the Sustainable Hollywood IncomeTax (SHIT) Act, which gave iberals and celebrities an IRS exception to the Tax Code (FU-666) meaning caring leftiosts like me do not have to pay income tax." Arec Baldwin.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.