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: Performance Officer
Status: Nomination withdrawn
What she did: Didn't pay unemployment tax on household help.
Might happen if: You have a housekeeper or nanny.
How to avoid it: Pay your fair share. Figuring out the rules can be tricky, so see IRS publication 926 for details, or talk to a tax pro.
NEXT: Hilda Solis
Status: Nomination withdrawn
What she did: Didn't pay unemployment tax on household help.
Might happen if: You have a housekeeper or nanny.
How to avoid it: Pay your fair share. Figuring out the rules can be tricky, so see IRS publication 926 for details, or talk to a tax pro.
NEXT: Hilda Solis
Last updated April 08 2009: 5:39 PM ET