“Harry Reid probably knew what Willard’s financial records contained because as Mormons they are required to give copies of their income and tax returns to the Mormon religion so that they can prove they are tithing enough and to continue to get a Mormon temple recommend..”
That is simply not true!
They CAN be required to show proof that they are turning in at least 10% of their income if the church leaders have doubts.
This Mormon source describes what drove Bo Gritzs to leave the religion.
“Gritz resigned from the Church after his
stake president refused to renew his recommend until Gritz proved he had paid his income taxes
Actually it is true in many cases. I was asked by my bishop for a copy of my tax returns because he did not believe I was paying a full tithe. When I refused he called my boss (also LDS) to find out how much I made. I also know many others who had to hand over their W2s to get their recommend.