Still the percentage option

Tim Geithner, President Barack Obama’s pick for US Treasury secretary, has two charges to answer, relating to his tax history and his role in financial sector bailouts to date. Set against those his capabilities and experience – not to mention the absence of a better candidate - and he should still get the job. The tax problem does raise concerns. When working for the International Monetary Fund from 2001-2004, Geithner failed to pay certain self-employment taxes. This omission was later brought...