Chaka Fattah Jr.
| Chaka Fattah Jr. | |
|---|---|
| File:Chaka Fattah Jr..jpgFile:Chaka Fattah Jr..jpg | |
| Born | November 29, 1982 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Suing the IRS |
Chaka Fattah Jr. (born November 29, 1982) is an American business executive. He is President of 259 Strategies, LLC, a management consulting firm. In September 2007, he was named one of the Young Entrepreneurs of Rittenhouse Square by Rittenhouse magazine.[1][not in citation given] In November 2008, Fattah was featured as a business vanguard in Philadelphia Style magazine.[2] He is known for filing a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service following an investigation into alleged failure to pay taxes. The lawsuit initially claimed one million dollars in damages to his personal and professional reputation.[3]
Personal background[edit]
Chaka Fattah Jr. was born on November 29, 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[citation needed] He grew up in West Philadelphia in the Overbrook section.[citation needed] He is the son of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah[1][2][4] and Michelle R. Fattah. His parents later divorced. He is the stepson of NBC 10 Anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah.[2] He is a graduate of Central High School[2] and Drexel University.[5]
On February 29, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service initiated an investigation in to alleged failure to pay government taxes. Agents questioned Fattah, during a 40 minute time period. During this time, newspaper reporters arrived at his home and took photos of officers, publishing the images later in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fattah maintained that the press was "tipped off" to the investigation by IRS agents.[3] On March 19, 2014, Fattah filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS seeking nearly $1 million in damages for lost income and damage to his reputation.[6] On March 25, 2014, Fattah amended the lawsuit, increasing damages to $10 million, while adding the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice as additional defendants. Fattah maintains "that there may be a different standard between the way he has been treated and how the government treats others".[7][8] As of March 2014[update], the suit is pending in the U.S. District Court in Eastern Pennsylvania.[3][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Professional background[edit]
Fattah's professional career started in marketing at Comcast Corporation.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Holmes, Tamara E. (October 2007). "The Personal Touch: Entrepreneur turns good taste, love of luxury into lucrative venture" (PDF). Black Enterprise. Philadelphia: Earl G. Graves LTD. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pruden, Scott (November 2008). "Chaka Fattah Jr. finds anything for those who have everything" (PDF). Philadelphia Style. Philadelphia: Niche Media Holdings LLC. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mathis, Joel (2014-03-21). "Chaka Fattah Jr. Sues the IRS in Probe | News | Philadelphia Magazine". Phillymag.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Van Allen, Peter (May 18–24, 2007). "Chaka Fattah Jr. parlayed a taste for luxury items into American Royalty" (PDF). Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia: Biz Journals. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ Nark, Jason (Sep 12, 2012). "Harrah's sues Fattah Jr. for $16k in bounced checks". Philly.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ "Chaka Fattah Jr. suing IRS for close to $1M - Philadelphia Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ "Congressman's Son Sues IRS For Nearly $1 Million Citing 'Heavy-Handed' Tactics". Forbes. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ "Reasons for IRS lawsuit". Philly.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Jonathan Tamari. "Fattah Jr. adds FBI, Dept. of Justice to lawsuit". Philly.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Itkowitz, Colby. "Making sure FBI can pay its (legal) bills?". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Tamari, Jonathan (2009-04-15). "Rep. Fattah's son sues the IRS - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Newhouse, Samuel (Apr 3, 2014). "Fattah Jr. seeks to 'clear name' with lawsuit against IRS after 2012 raid". Metro.us. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ Campisi, Jon (Mar 26, 2014). "Congressman's son sues IRS over 'heavy handed' tactics, improper disclosure of investigation to the media". Pennrecord.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ Shelly, Jared (Mar 25, 2014). "Exclusive:Chaka Fattah Jr. expands government lawsuit, claims feds endangered his safety". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ Williams, Damon C. (Mar 24, 2014). "Chaka Fattah Jr. files lawsuit against IRS". Phillytrib.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
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