By Erica Werner , Erica Werner Congressional reporter focusing on economic policy Email Bio Follow Damian Paletta and Damian Paletta Reporter covering economic policy Email Bio Follow Jeff Stein Jeff Stein Reporter for Wonkblog Email Bio Follow April 4 at 5:44 PM The White House could attempt to block the release of President Trump’s tax returns to Democrats, senior officials signaled on Thursday, an unprecedented step that might lead to a constitutional challenge and catapult the issue into...
“While his taxes continue to be under audit, he doesn’t anticipate that changing at any point anytime soon, and therefore doesn’t have any intention to release those returns,” Sanders said on Fox News. The 1924 law that gives Neal the authority to compel the records amended the Internal Revenue Code. It says the treasury secretary “shall furnish . . . any return or return information specified” in a request from the head of the House or Senate tax-writing committees. The law does not appear to give the treasury secretary any legal mechanism to deny the request.
“What he didn’t want is to have an entire group of think tanks that are tax experts run through his tax return and start ripping it to pieces, and then he’ll end up in an audit, and he’ll ultimately have taxable consequences, penalties and so on,” Cohen said, adding, “I presume that he is not under audit.”
Democrats believe that Trump’s tax returns could shed light on any number of issues, including whether the president improperly inflated his assets, had questionable dealings with foreign countries, or benefited personally from the 2017 tax law. Grassley delivered a fiery speech on the Senate floor Thursday slamming House Democrats for seeking Trump’s taxes.
NO SHAME
Is he really concerned that playing the system won’t be looked at positively by his supporters?
RELEASE THE TAX RETURNS, TRUMP IS A CRIMINAL
Lies & more lies
Be transparent show your returns. If this man wants people to believe in him be transparent
So what. He's not even accepting pay
As usual, Trump lied about releasing his tax returns. Insisting on keeping them out of public eyes clearly indicates he has something really bad he wants to hide.
So people would rather see a tax return from a billionaire turning to a politician vs a politician turning into a millionaire. Interesting.
Why? What is in those returns, Don?
WE WANT TO SEE TAX RETURNS!!!
Just say no.
i blame every GOP candidate for evrything POTUS says and does. They voted for him. How can we trust them to act in our best interest?
Trump is a lying criminal. There is no other explanation.
The court fight should be a long prison term for Trump if he is proven to be a Tax Cheat. As POTUS, he should get the maximum term possible.
At some point this elaborate game of hide and seek has got to end.
My guess is that Trump is going to resist and resist - and when the Dems finally blow a gasket and create a tidal wave of froth a desperation - the returns will be released and there's nothing there. Trolled again.
The GOP pushes an SC judge despite sexual harassment accusations. They are afraid of publishing the investigation results, despite 38 indictments and 6 pleas. They defend against Trumps tax returns. Is that GOP's interpretation of MAGA? Or: what does the GOP do for the people?
I’m much more interested in seeing tax returns of politicians who became millionaires in office than a billionaire who became a politician!
I think they will show he paid no taxes and may owe a huge amount and also 1) not as wealthy as he claims and 2) has horrendous financial entanglements with Russians and Deutsche Bank! Let's get this tax returns by April 10!!!
If Trump doesn't release his tax returns he shouldn't be allowed to run for re-election in 2020.
WritesTruths DBChirpy the coverups are never ending. While I never voted trump (not qualified or fit for office) I will not vote for any trump supporter. Too many Russians. Too many coverups.
Wait, thought he had nothing to hide? Plus during campaign he said he would release taxes if elected.
WritesTruths Gee, why? To quote him, what does he have to lose? The stellar reputation he claims to have, his boffo career playing an actual success on tv, the fact that he hasn’t been able to get US financing since the 80’s and thus is a big time security risk?
WritesTruths So Trump now owns the IRS? In that case all Americans should refuse to file or pay taxes!
WritesTruths Why?
Of course he did promise his voters he would release them. He sure did play them for fools, in so many ways.
it's your turn now Donald, man up for your country, it's not like you going to Vietnam, just show the world how great you r, n hand em in...
If he is clean as he says why doesn't he releases his tax returns? He is a cheat, fraud, con and racist, MichaelCohen212 was right.
mr Trump is sure working hard to stop America from seeing his taxes . Must be something dramatic we aren’t prey to see
The communist democrat party wants to extort his business contacts Washington Post cheerleaders waving pom poms
Only reason is there’s something to hide!
“If I decide to run for office, I'll produce my tax returns, absolutely. And I would love to do that.' - - May 20, 2014
Did they forget they were waiting on the said audit?
Who cares about Trump’s tax returns 🤷🏻♀️
Can you blame him all that want to do is get him
Start getting Al Capones old cell ready for a new occupant !
So they should, it's illegal just like the illegal witch hunt.
Trump must abide by the law.
Why?
Good.
Something to hide, Mr. Liar in Chief?
Know one cares
CNN MSNBC nytimes Rightfully so WaysMeansCmte is weaponizing the IRS and could do so against any American. They are in search of a crime. Too bad they can’t find some real work to do.
His wealth is as real as his Orange skin ...
I'm sure they did! A bunch of TRAITORS in the white house!! Never seen so much dodging and hiding of documents...TRAITORS! GOP don't love this country! PARTY OF HATE...
Good ! None of your business and it is not a law ! President Trump tell the democrats and the corrupt lying MSM to go pound sand.
LogjamminPete Why ? What’s President Nimrod hiding?
What does Trump have to hide? Pay stubs from the Kremlin?
Wow scary times to defend this man out of all presidents..worse than Nixon !!!
Attach pictures of naked women to it.
justanotherd8 I thought realDonaldTrump has nothing to hide? Guess it’s the same for the Mueller report too?
Why? Does that evil lying bastard have something to hide?
Like with everything else, the question has to be, “What is Trump trying to hide by refusing to release his tax returns?” What is he afraid of?
What is he hiding ? Hmmmm ?
Did you think they'd hand them over willingly?
If they have nothing to hide....
The modicum of integrity that those in his fiefdom believes he has is rapidly evaporating in the eyes of his detractors. Trump is a riddle wrapped in an enigma stuck in a multiverse. He has become the exemplar for the derisive term ugly American.
What is he hiding?!
Why? What's to hide?
He needs to do it nothing to hide
Snorkledeeper What is Trump hiding?
So, the legacy of Trump’s presidency is going to be how many times his ass was covered by his cohorts. All else has been a distraction.
Sounds fishy to me.
What is donald trying to hide?
Good. Democrats have no rights at all to see them.
Elect a crook, get crime. The GOP has been the Party of Criminality since Nixon. How long are we just going to put up with scum destroying everything good about this country?
I guess talking about releasing his taxes after became president is finally over. Trump was always bullshiter and this never change.
Con president
I am truly baffled by Trump’s fear of ppl seeing his tax returns. The guy FEARS nothing.....except his tax returns?! His ppl don’t give a shit about ANYTHING he does. So what’s the deal?
Haven't they had enough time to 'wash' the Russian money
Don't request. Subpoena.
But I thought Screwed McDick was so bigly rich?
Of course. Because they're terrified of what's in there coming out.
Let me guess.. Mnuchin accidentally deleted them while trying to attach them to an email to congress. Ooops
Why? WTF us in them? More porn star payoffs? Or is he claiming a few mistresses as dependents?
Why? What’s there to hide?
Suspicious
“Innocent” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 FoolsGold45
America 🇺🇸 will see those tax returns in full detail.
If the IRS refuses to release trumps tax returns to congress the people at the IRS who make this decision must be FIRED and charged with obstructing justice.
I thought there were no returns to block because they’re being audited. JFC they’re even terrible at the one thing they do the most. (It’s lying in case you weren’t sure...)
Well, of course.
Why when all previous presidents and presidential candidates provided them? He's nothing but a fat liar. He's not been under audit.
Grassley complains that this is just an attempt to destroy the President using his tax returns. Why does Grassley think that trump’s tax returns would be capable of destroying him?
an honest man would release his taxes...
Good luck with that. Subpoena powers, b*tch. They’re coming out whether you like it or not.
Why? What are they afraid of? Another realDonaldTrump lie. He said they would be released.
Fake news. Just like the no collusion fake news this is the no tax returns fake news.
If they aren’t incriminating he would be ramming them down Congress’ throats with an “I told you so...”
Of course they are. Mark my word, if these returns ever became public, Trump would be sunk. Block at all costs!
He got extremely upset about this at his last rally, more even than usual feigned ire, more even than the 'witch hunt'. First time heard him use expletive, bs, in public.
Why would they want to do that 🙄🤔
What's to block? The tax laws are being observed and Trump should not have a legal case to block Rep. Neal from seeing his tax returns. Period.
You can not look at someones just because you want to!
ButtBird for President
What is he afraid of? There seems to be a lot fear coming from this administration hmmmmm
Good! DemocRATS could find something better to do to help Americans than continue to peddle the RussianCollusionDelusion. However, I'm sure by the time 2020 rolls around, Americans will be so sick of their shit, it will be Trump2020Landslide. Can't wait!
Back when America Was Great Again, a criminal like realDonaldTrump would already be in prison.
Good. He has no legal reason to divulge his taxes to anyone.
Every member of Congress, along with the president and his cabinet should have to release tax returns to the American people
He can't stop it. He has nothing to do with it. The Ways & Means chairman has the legal power to request any citizen's tax returns from the IRS for any reason.
Why? Does he have something to really hide Like he hasn’t paid taxes at all!!!!
Must be something really damning in them.
Can someone answer me this? Is this our business? If his returns are wrong wouldn’t the IRS have said something?
Why? What’s her hiding?
Could it be that the Hero of Millions wasn’t telling the truth?
How dumb are we for waiting so long.
Proverbs 10:9 New King James Version (NKJV) He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. He who has nothing to hide has nothing to fear.
I never get tired of saying how much I loath this person!
Ya don't say
Nobody should hold public office without being required to reveal their tax returns. If we are required to pay our share then so should they and if they are not hiding something there should be no problem.
does congress have jurisdiction over Russia's tax returns?
What's he hiding? What's he afraid of?
They can't, it's the law.
Why, what does he have to hide?
That should piss them off. Lmao.
As they should it is just harassment at this point. Move on focus on a 2020 win
Wow
Keep going down these rabbit holes. Trump will be on the other side to blow it away again.
Who cares about this? We hired him without them? I want schmucks n nancy returns. Why don't you fight like this FOR AMERICAN'S. But no we no longer matter to dems? Dems are WHY we have and need the 2od, WHY it was written!
Good, this is nothing more then oppo research for 2020. Dems using government resources to find dirt on a political opponent, where have we heard that before?
Can't imagine why 🤔
From now on, whenever PressSec states that Trump's taxes are under audit, the media must ask her - and keep asking until she gives a legitimate answer - 'why does that matter?' and/or 'how does that prevent his taxes from being released?'
What are you hiding realDonaldTrump
Like I said, the only thing that worry me about those returns.They should have requested at least 15 years of Trump tax returns. And I am a tax man. Remember Trump has been carrying a massive Tax Loss for years now, and you might want to get to the origin of that.
GOOD
The White House is OUR House! Get out of it! All of you...not deserving of that privilege, or of US!!!!
Got something tho hide I see
What is trump trying to hide?
Yea they hiding something. Every scandal the white house knows that Trump and others did are all trying to cover their a$$$
Shocking !!! 😱🙀😱🙀😱
Can't let the world see how crooked their fearless leader is...
I'm shocked. 😲
There is a dictator living in the WH and he is being enabled by republicans every where.
😡
Yawn. 'Hey, 2016, your irrelevant issue is calling!'
I’m more concerned about the tax returns of all the career politicians that all seem to get rich while supposedly serving the people
It's the law, though.
I'm sure he's just modestly concealing the amount he gives to charity. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good...
Good luck! Remember how they got Al Capone!
Whatcha hiding there?
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Must be pretty bad
Anyone shocked by this?
Washington Post maneuvers to change the subject from the Mueller Report not accomplishing what they said it was going to for 22 Months straight.
Swamptastic
Trump 'transparency' is a stone wall.
Always hiding
We should see Obama college transcripts.
Мэр Риги Нил Ушаков отправлен в отставку
Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »