David Cay Johnston

David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter, formerly with The New York Times, and a four-time best-selling author. He teaches at Syracuse University College of Law.

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The IRS Finally Takes the Gloves Off The IRS Finally Takes the Gloves Off

Under the Biden administration, wealthy tax cheats can no longer count on getting the “audit lite” treatment.

Mar 1, 2024 / David Cay Johnston

How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts

How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts

If we want to address the inequality crisis, we must prevent corporations from sitting on hoards of untaxed cash.

Aug 4, 2015 / David Cay Johnston

By the Numbers By the Numbers

Rising healthcare costs are killing wage increases.

Sep 2, 2009 / David Cay Johnston

By the Numbers By the Numbers

Since 1940, Democrats have had far greater success creating jobs than Republicans.

Jul 17, 2009 / David Cay Johnston

Letters Letters

Invade the Caymans! McMurray, Pa.

Jun 17, 2009 / Our Readers and David Cay Johnston

Lax Little Islands Lax Little Islands

Obama and Congress must get tougher on offshore tax cheats--prosecuting them as criminals and requiring full payment, with penalties and interest.

May 13, 2009 / David Cay Johnston

Why Don’t the Media Get the Bailout? Why Don’t the Media Get the Bailout?

There's still plenty of time for the media to get the bailout story right: just start asking, "Who benefits?"

Oct 8, 2008 / David Cay Johnston

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