Rep. Steve King (WHO)
U.S. Rep. Steve King of Iowa confirms a clerical mistake allowed him to improperly receive a tax credit for his Washington, D.C., condominium.
A district official Thursday acknowledged the mistake, saying it allowed King to receive a tax credit intended for people whose property serves as their permanent residence. It isn't available to those who claim a residence in another state.
King's permanent residence is in Kiron in western Iowa. He also owns the condo in Washington D.C. valued at $338,000.
Officials say the credit has been removed and that King will be notified how much he owes within a week. King spokesman Matt Lahr says the congressman would pay the back taxes.
Officials say King never sought the credit.
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A district official Thursday acknowledged the mistake, saying it allowed King to receive a tax credit intended for people whose property serves as their permanent residence. It isn't available to those who claim a residence in another state.
King's permanent residence is in Kiron in western Iowa. He also owns the condo in Washington D.C. valued at $338,000.
Officials say the credit has been removed and that King will be notified how much he owes within a week. King spokesman Matt Lahr says the congressman would pay the back taxes.
Officials say King never sought the credit.
Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
