A U.S. Tax Court judge has set a tentative trial date for December 1, where two whistleblowers will have the chance to argue they were wrongly denied an award. These whistleblowers, retired federal agent John Moynihan and private fraud expert Larry Doyle, claim they identified alleged tax irregularities within the Clinton Foundation. However, the Trump administration’s IRS has moved to dismiss the case, creating an unexpected twist in the proceedings.
The IRS contends that the whistleblowers lack standing to sue, citing administrative and procedural grounds. They argue that the initial review did not lead to any further action, and thus the claims should not proceed to trial. “In this case, the Whistleblower Office denied petitioners’ claims because the petitioners’ claims were never considered in an IRS action,” reads their motion to dismiss.
Adding to the intrigue, a recently uncovered memo by FBI Director Kash Patel suggests that the Obama Justice Department previously halted investigations into the Clinton Foundation. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe reportedly blocked at least three probes into possible pay-to-play corruption. Obama Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates was quoted in March 2016 memos saying, “Shut it down.”
Despite repeated requests, spokespeople for the IRS, the Treasury Department, and the White House have not commented on the matter. Meanwhile, the Clinton Foundation maintains its innocence, arguing that any allegations of wrongdoing are politically motivated. Doyle expressed his frustration to Just the News, saying the government’s resistance is a familiar pattern when it comes to probing the Clinton Foundation.
The IRS filing provides detailed insights into the allegations raised by Moynihan and Doyle, highlighting concerns similar to those the FBI was reportedly investigating. One claim alleges the Clinton Foundation acted as an unregistered foreign agent, accepting money from foreign entities without registering under the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA). “The company has not registered under FARA and receives funds from and works on behalf of foreign governments,” noted an IRS review document.
Another serious allegation concerns the foundation’s involvement in activities beyond its tax-exempt status, like funding abortions overseas. The IRS memos suggest the foundation engaged in activities circumventing U.S. laws like the Helms Amendment and the Mexico City Policy, which limit U.S. charities in funding overseas abortions. “Documents received from India indicate the company was approved for information purposes related to family planning,” an IRS memo states.
The whistleblowers further allege that the Clinton Foundation operated as a for-profit entity in certain countries while seeking non-profit status in the United States. Their complaint marked “Tax Fraud” highlights discrepancies between international and domestic financial declarations. “This is likely due to the nature of the 501c3 status of the U.S.A. entity being a corporation acting as a public charity and not a private foundation making grants,” reads part of the complaint.
The motion to dismiss adds another layer to a case that first came to light nearly eight years ago. Moynihan and Doyle, both seasoned forensic financial investigators, unveiled their IRS whistleblower complaint against the foundation during a 2018 congressional hearing. They testified that the foundation operated as a foreign lobbyist by accepting overseas donations to influence U.S. policy.
Moynihan’s testimony to a House committee in December 2018 claimed the foundation acted as an agent of foreign governments. “As such, the foundation should’ve registered under FARA (Foreign Agents Registration Act),” he asserted. The foundation did eventually acknowledge that past audits revealed compliance issues but insisted these were addressed and they always followed the law.
In October 2020, Tax Judge David Gustafson allowed the whistleblowers’ case to move forward, rejecting an IRS motion for summary judgment. He pointed to nonpublic evidence suggesting a joint FBI and IRS criminal investigation into the Clinton Foundation. The case has since gathered momentum, drawing significant public and media attention.
Doyle and Moynihan’s persistence highlights their belief that the American public deserves to know the full truth about the Clinton Foundation. They argue that the more information is revealed, the more crucial it becomes for transparency. As the December 1 trial date approaches, the case continues to attract scrutiny, with many awaiting further developments.
