Dumb question: can Trump be sued to produce tax returns?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

Not sure who would have standing or what could compel returns to be produced.

Maybe when the ethics and emoluments charges start rolling in? Maybe a watchdog lawsuit?

How sacred are tax returns? And are they discoverable? I'm guessing in civil divorce cases?

When obtaining a mortgage loan, we require applicants to sign an authorization for tax return transcripts. They are really easy to get once you have authorization.

[HassleCat]

1. No. He is not required to reveal them.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

2. Not talking about compelling him based on the election/office but on some future case.

[LeftInTX]

3. Not a lawyer, but I think stuff becomes public in tax evasion, money laundering, cases etc.

So if there is a criminal case against him and the taxes show evidence, I don't see why they wouldn't be public.
But I'm pretty sure it would need to be a criminal case and probably not a civil case. In civil cases, such as child support, the tax info, would probably remain confidential.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

4. I was thinking a civil case against a government official.