Ted Cruz could face IRS issues over podcast deal


by San Antonio Current

San Antonio Current— U.S. Rep. Ted Cruz's podcast deal with iHeartMedia, which has drawn fire form both campaign finance watchdogs and political rivals, also may face scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service, the Houston Chronicle reports. Tax experts told the Texas Republican's hometown newspaper that he may be required to report income from his podcast distribution contract on tax documents — even if he's not personally collecting cash for creating the shows. "It's still going to be his income, because...

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NewsBusters—Liberal Media, Soros-Funded Group Attack Ted Cruz for.Hosting a Podcast. For years, the liberal media have constantly lost their noodles over the alleged, supposed crime that Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is a walking campaign violation for co-hosting a hit podcast that’s been three years running, Verdict With Ted Cruz. Originally launched during the first Trump impeachment with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, the show continues to publish episodes three times a week alongside longtime conservative talk show host and commentator Ben Ferguson. The liberal media helped...

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