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    Posted 9/18/2023, 3:51:00 PM

    Hunter Biden Sues IRS, Alleging Agents Illegally Leaked His Tax Info

    • Hunter Biden sued the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his confidential tax information and failed to protect his private records.

    • The lawsuit centers on disclosures made by IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler in congressional testimony, media interviews, etc.

    • Biden alleges the agents went beyond confirming an investigation and provided specific tax details, deductions, and liabilities owed.

    • The lawsuit claims the agents disregarded obligations and repeatedly disclosed Biden's protected tax information outside of legal exceptions.

    • Tensions have risen amid the investigation, with Biden's lawyers accusing the IRS agents of misconduct and the agents' lawyers calling the lawsuit frivolous.

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