Avoid these famous tax flubs
These Obama nominees proved it's all too easy to get in trouble over taxes. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
Position: Treasury Secretary
Status: Appointed
What he did: Failed to pay enough Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Might happen if: You're self employed.
How to avoid it: If you work for yourself, you need to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. See IRS publication 334 for more information.
NEXT: Nancy Killefer
Status: Appointed
What he did: Failed to pay enough Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Might happen if: You're self employed.
How to avoid it: If you work for yourself, you need to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. See IRS publication 334 for more information.
NEXT: Nancy Killefer
Last updated April 08 2009: 5:39 PM ET