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Donald Trump on His Tax Rate: ‘It’s None of Your Business’
nytimes.com ^ | 5/13/2016 | Maggie Haberman

Posted on 05/13/2016 7:55:09 AM PDT by Trumpinator

Donald J. Trump said Friday that he doesn’t believe voters have a right to see his tax returns, and insisted it’s “none of your business” when pressed on what tax rate he himself pays — a question that tripped up Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential race.

Mr. Trump made the comments in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” as he continued to try to answer questions about his change in explanations over the last year about why he won’t release the taxes.

When the interviewer, George Stephanopoulos asked Mr. Trump directly if he thought voters had a right to see his returns, something that presidential nominees have provided for roughly 40 years, the candidate replied, “I don’t think they do.”

Mr. Trump added: “But I do say this, I will really gladly give them — not going to learn anything but it’s under routine audit. When the audit ends I’ll present them. That should be before the election. I hope it’s before the election.”

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TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016issues; trump; trump2016; trumptaxreturns
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To: Trumpinator

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Every time he tells the press to go F*** themselves I am going to donate more money


21 posted on 05/13/2016 8:08:56 AM PDT by Mr. K (Trump will win NY state - choke on that HilLIARy)
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To: Trumpinator

That’s the correct answer to all this tax return nonsense.

Tell the media that the American people think ones tax return is personal private business, and just because a person runs for public office, they are not obliged to make this information public.

No one running for Mayor, city councliman, or school board member would want to be forced do to so. And it’s not because they are hiding anything, it’s because their income and tax status are none of anybody’s business.

Then after the IRS “leaks” it, come down on them like a ton of bricks!


22 posted on 05/13/2016 8:10:05 AM PDT by bigbob
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To: Trumpinator

He is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT

If the IRS has no fault with his taxes, then its no one’s business how much he makes or pays

Now - if he ran a mega foundation that took $130 million from a few middle east countries while he was serving in public office

and dispersed about 4% of its total tax sheltered donations to real charity -

maybe we’d want a better look


23 posted on 05/13/2016 8:10:24 AM PDT by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: Trumpinator

Really the only thing I’m concerned with is the amount/% that a person gives to bonafide charities.

It’s generally a pretty good indication of a individuals underlying character.


24 posted on 05/13/2016 8:12:42 AM PDT by traderrob6
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To: Trumpinator

DONALD TRUMP - None of Your Business - 2016


25 posted on 05/13/2016 8:14:03 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
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To: Trumpinator

The man is a genius.


26 posted on 05/13/2016 8:14:17 AM PDT by RC one
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To: sagar
Taxes should NOT be public.

I agree in general but I would make an exception for the owner of the Clinton Foundation.


27 posted on 05/13/2016 8:15:29 AM PDT by InterceptPoint (Still a Cruz Fan but voting for Trump)
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To: sagar

Who cares? This is exactly why the NY Times is failing.


28 posted on 05/13/2016 8:15:54 AM PDT by jokemoke
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To: Trumpinator

“Releasing tax returns has no basis in law - it is not required “

The fun part is the reason WHY. When the republic began, there were no income taxes AT ALL. Nobody had to file anything with the government about their life.

How did we fund the government? Tariffs of course! This election is a blast!


29 posted on 05/13/2016 8:16:39 AM PDT by DesertRhino ("I want those feeble minded asses overthrown,,,)
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To: Trumpinator

That was the greatest answer I ever heard in my life.

Had Mitt delivered it, instead of cowering to Harry Reid, he might be running for his reelection.


30 posted on 05/13/2016 8:17:17 AM PDT by Dana1960
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To: Trumpinator
The disclosure form is what is required. I don't care what Trump pays. He supports the jobs of thousands and thousands of people.

Tell me how many Hillary supports that aren't political payoffs.

31 posted on 05/13/2016 8:18:11 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: traderrob6

[Really the only thing I’m concerned with is the amount/% that a person gives to bonafide charities.

It’s generally a pretty good indication of a individuals underlying character.]

Not necessarily. You can pull up any number of news stories where Trump has gone out of his way to help people, either with money, resources, or manpower. I would not be surprised if he doesn’t report that.


32 posted on 05/13/2016 8:18:52 AM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012 (q15.)
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To: Bobalu

Kudos


33 posted on 05/13/2016 8:18:59 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: LeonardFMason

A clear example of how the media slants the story. He did not say “It’s none of your business.” He said he didn’t think voters “had a right to see” his returns. I agree.


34 posted on 05/13/2016 8:19:16 AM PDT by WVNan
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To: Trumpinator
The only reason the press wants a look at his tax returns is because anything as complex as they are likely to be are bound to have something in them they can lie about and distort. I have problems with Trump, but this isn't one of them.
35 posted on 05/13/2016 8:20:21 AM PDT by zeugma (Today is Pungenday, the 60th day of Discord in the YOLD 3182)
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To: getitright

How about Hillary’s paper?? It was sealed. Let’s see some more of crooked Hillary.


36 posted on 05/13/2016 8:20:25 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Trumpinator
OH MAN I Love this guy!!!

Someone says something, they expect some wimpy little republican to shiver under his desk, and he comes out with F U people, it's MY business, don't like it, tuff....

ROFLMAO...GO.TRUMP.GO!!!

37 posted on 05/13/2016 8:21:06 AM PDT by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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To: Trumpinator

I agree, “None of their business.” We all know he is rich, he owns lots of companies, even has a 757. Big deal. Happy for his success.


38 posted on 05/13/2016 8:23:05 AM PDT by Reno89519 (Make America Great Again Starts with America First! I stand with Trump.)
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To: joesbucks
...other than he probably gets a boat load of special preference deductions that may poke holes in his message

What message? I don't think he had anything to do with writing the current tax code.

39 posted on 05/13/2016 8:24:15 AM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: InterceptPoint

I believe the Clinton Foundation has already been caught on some “crooked” dealings.


40 posted on 05/13/2016 8:24:59 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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