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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Senate candidate Al Franken says he will pay about $70,000 in back income taxes in 17 states going back to 2003.
The Minnesota Democrat has been under attack by Republicans for failing to file tax returns in California for several years when the comedian- turned-candidate earned money there.
Franken told The Associated Press he never intended to avoid paying taxes. He said that during the years in question, he paid his entire income tax bill to the city and state where he lived. Franken said that he did so on the advice of his accountant but that he takes responsibility.
