Hunter Biden Faces New Tax Charges in California

President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is now facing a set of tax charges in California, as revealed in recently released documents. The indictment alleges that Hunter Biden failed to pay nearly $200,000 in income tax for the year 2019. The charges stem from the efforts of Special Counsel David Weiss, who utilized a federal grand jury in Los Angeles to gather evidence related to potential criminal tax charges against Hunter Biden.

This development comes just ahead of an anticipated vote by House Republican leaders to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s possible ties to his son’s business dealings. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer attributed the indictment to the actions of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler.

Despite the ongoing legal challenges, the White House maintains that President Biden did nothing wrong and had no knowledge of his son’s business dealings. House Republicans have issued warnings of contempt of Congress to Hunter Biden if he fails to appear for a closed-door deposition on December 13.

Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges in October, is now facing nine criminal charges in this federal tax case. The charges include failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and submitting false or fraudulent tax returns. The allegations suggest a four-year scheme to evade at least $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019.

The case, stemming from Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings, adds another layer to the scrutiny surrounding the Biden family. As the legal battles unfold, President Biden is simultaneously gearing up for a re-election campaign while facing Republican impeachment efforts. Despite previous attempts at plea deals, the complexity of Hunter Biden’s financial situation has led to ongoing legal challenges, showcasing the intricate dynamics at play in this high-profile case.