Trump's tax returns can be released to Congress, Justice Department says

[livingston]

Trump's tax returns can be released to Congress, Justice Department says


WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department can release former President Donald Trump's tax returns to Congress, the Justice Department said Friday, reversing its earlier position that lawmakers lacked a legitimate legislative purpose when they requested the documents two years ago.


Trump, who broke years of precedent by refusing to make his tax returns public, has successfully kept his financial records from lawmakers and has accused Democrats of harassing Trump for political purposes. But a 39-page legal opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel said the House Ways and Means Committee, which asked the Internal Revenue Service for Trump's tax returns in 2019, has "invoked sufficient reasons" for its request.


Acting Assistant Attorney General Dawn Johnsen acknowledged in the memo that it's possible some lawmakers might want to embarrass Trump or to "expose for the sake of exposure," but she said those motivations don't invalidate the committee's request.

Trump's tax returns can be released to Congress, Justice Department says

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel said lawmakers have "invoked sufficient reasons" in their request for Trump's tax returns.

www.usatoday.com

 

[SonOfSun]

Good. All politicians taxes should be subject to review - without any exceptions. The public has a right to know about any conflicts of interest regarding their representatives. Don't want to show your taxes... that's fine, you can just remain a private citizen.

 

[C3D]

Get ready for the big yawn.

 

[Blimey]

This will be suitably embarrassing. His excuses on not releasing were always obvious bullshit. His preemptive spin will begin shortly.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Yes he donated $28 billion to charity employed tens of thousands and paid no taxes. He skipped the government aka the middle man.

 

[Acer-m14]

 

[meketrefe]

Jeez... All those hair care expense write offs!

 

[Paxal]

Good. All politicians taxes should be subject to review - without any exceptions. The public has a right to know about any conflicts of interest regarding their representatives. Don't want to show your taxes... that's fine, you can just remain a private citizen.

I agree in theory but there is no legal requirement to do so.

 

[Grimscale]

Good. All politicians taxes should be subject to review - without any exceptions. The public has a right to know about any conflicts of interest regarding their representatives. Don't want to show your taxes... that's fine, you can just remain a private citizen.

I assume then that Dementia Joe's taxes are already released for review? Could you please provide the link so we can look them over?

 

[spat]

I assume then that Dementia Joe's taxes are already released for review? Could you please provide the link so we can look them over?

I'm sure his personal taxes are public.

I'm equally sure that the vast majority of money that he controls is not reflected in them.

I can guarantee Hunter's taxes aren't public for instance, and we all know he's just a slush fund / money laundering machine for "the big guy".

 

[Saltwater60]

He’s not even in office anymore why? What are they hoping to find? They should just get over it.

 

[SonOfSun]

I assume then that Dementia Joe's taxes are already released for review? Could you please provide the link so we can look them over?

As I said, all politicians taxes should be subject to review - without any exceptions. That would include him as well, though I think he did release them already.

 

[livingston]

He’s not even in office anymore why? What are they hoping to find? They should just get over it.

 

[Steal2B]

I'm sure his personal taxes are public.

Have heard more than a few forensic accountants confirm that Joe and Jill live way beyond their reported incomes, assets, and reported worth indicating they are flaggerently spending substaintial unreported income.

 

[livingston]

Have heard more than a few forensic accountants confirm that Joe and Jill live way beyond their reported incomes, assets, and reported worth indicating they are flaggerently spending substaintial unreported income.

The big guy is protected

 

[Steal2B]

The big guy is protected

I'm not so sure that the Clinton's or Obama's expenditures, assets, and filings are above reproach either, so this Trump witch hunt may not go very far.

 

[Grimscale]

so this Trump witch hunt may not go very far.

Actually, I expect it to go quite far.

After all, THEY control the government and media, so THEY control the narrative.
And THEY have an axe to grind, and a desire to make sure that Trump never ever tries to dabble in THEIR world, or expose THEIR corruption again.

 

[livingston]

Actually, I expect it to go quite far.

After all, THEY control the government and media, so THEY control the narrative.
And THEY have an axe to grind, and a desire to make sure that Trump never ever tries to dabble in THEIR world, or expose THEIR corruption again.

It goes farther... They destroy trump and all that support him ... His lawyers, accountants,business associates. Show the world that Washington is their domain .. Not some outsider.. There is tens of millions at stake Lobbyist write the laws .. They spend millions in "bribe " money getting bills passed that support Their cause.....Big one today is climate change. What better way to destroy oil ,gas,coal industries... ... And you destroy the folks that support these industries... Machine shops, Trucking companies and the like ... Now you come along with a child tax credit... $500/child/month... Think it will jump to a thousand right before the next election.? ... It is a backdoor way to the welfare line. When social security is declared bankrupt this child tax credit will be going strong. Them look at the folks that came here from south of the border. Millions .. The vast majority don't have one or two kids .. A half dozen or so... Then factor in the extended family The brothers and sisters kids .. claimed as their own. .. Everything is done to support the Democrat machine.,,, Keep them in power. On a side note folks .. China will fast become the world super power ,,, When the currency change happens look out.

 

[Robin]

Yeah, that's what we need!!!!!! A law to force people to disclose their personal finances if they want to run for political office!!!! Hell, let's force everyone to make the grand disclosure and publish it weekly so we can keep up on everyones business, wouldn't you like to know how your neighbor can afford that new car! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS!
Cuz, as we have seen more laws makes peoples act better! You know, like Prohibition and the plethora of gun laws! No?, Oh well, MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! MORE LAWS! Ain't that what freedom all about? MORE LAWS?
Robin

 

[phatfarmerbob]

Good. All politicians taxes should be subject to review - without any exceptions. The public has a right to know about any conflicts of interest regarding their representatives. Don't want to show your taxes... that's fine, you can just remain a private citizen.

Exactly. Politicians should be private citizens tho.. that was the whole point.. serve then go back to private life. It’s not supposed to be a FUCKING CAREER!!! ( sorry mods) this drives me crazy. It would be so much better if the average douch could be the guy. For 4-8 years just to shake things up... also ppl need to not be greedy when voting for said douch and vote for someone who loves America. I’m drunk tho.. fuck it.

 

[Jmac00]

this also keeping 45 from ever running for office again, these asshole are scared to death of the 45.

 

[Acer-m14]

Trump Is Due $1 Million Tax Refund for Chicago Skyscraper, Agency Says

An Illinois tax agency has ruled that former President Donald Trump is due a $1 million refund on the 2011 tax bill for his downtown Chicago skyscraper, but local officials are trying to block the refund.

www.bloomberg.com