A tax return is a document which states how much income an individual or entity reported to the government. In the U.S. there is no legal requirement of any kind that presidential candidates release tax returns from any year. Tax returns can be released by an individual taxpayer, but cannot released by the IRS to the public. However, one Senator has proposed legislation requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns. In 2016 a U.S. Senator proposed the Presidential Tax Transparency Act. The bill would require a presidential candidate to release the most recent three years of tax returns to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) within 15 days of becoming the nominee at the party convention. If the candidate refuses to comply, the Treasury Secretary would provide the tax returns directly to the FEC for public release.
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@9X27N237mos7MO
if there is an issue when they file for legality reasons, yes we should know, but at the base level, no we dont "NEED" to have it public knowledge.
@938LMSV3yrs3Y
No, but they should be investigated as long as they are in office.
@8NFZSCL5yrs5Y
yes, but only if they are being accused of lying about them.
@8MBNTX7Independent5yrs5Y
Yes. Political candidates should be a cut-above the population, being both trustworthy and able to manage their finances.
@8LN2LXW5yrs5Y
No, this is not required by the constitution.
@8JMKKK95yrs5Y
No, but require and audit each year they are in office.
@8HW7NQ9Independent5yrs5Y
Only if there is suspicion of espionage and coercion.
Yes, and also required to release relevant medical records
@8GHQHLD5yrs5Y
More important to check regularly for drug alcohol use!
@8CW7362Republican5yrs5Y
Not required for years prior to political office. Only expose political corruption & abuse of power
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