The Big Lie About Donald Trump’s Tax Returns
If you want the truth, listen to his accountants.
Trump is the first major candidate since Richard Nixon who has refused to release his tax returns, and the excuse of an audit has been a consistent refrain. It was repeated by Trumps campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, in an appearance Sunday morning.
But there is a bigger problem with the Trump campaigns argument that all his returns are under audit: Its not true.
The truth is disclosed in a letter from his accountants that was published to the Trump campaign website in March. It reveals that Trumps returns from 2008 and prior are not under audit and have been administratively closed by the IRS.
So when Trump and his campaign staff say they are not releasing his taxes because they are under audit, thats not true. None of his taxes from 2008 or prior are currently under audit, and yet Trump still hasnt released those returns.
Its also worth noting that nothing in the letter from his accountants advises him not to release his tax returns.
https://thinkprogress.org/the-big-lie-about-donald-trumps-tax-returns-585aa23bf529#.gpqywqu6b