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Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing


Published on 2025-03-14 14:40:55 - healthday
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  • Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Republican Senate candidate from Pennsylvania, is under scrutiny for allegedly underpaying his Medicare taxes. Reports indicate that Oz, who has been a resident of New Jersey but also owns property in Pennsylvania, might have misreported his residency to benefit from lower tax rates. This issue came to light as he prepares for his nomination hearing, with critics pointing out that his actions could reflect poorly on his integrity, especially given his public persona as a health advocate on television. The accusations involve discrepancies in his tax filings where he reportedly paid significantly less in Medicare taxes than expected for someone of his income level, raising questions about his commitment to the very healthcare system he might help legislate if elected.

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