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In reply to the discussion: The DNC and/or state orgs should change their rules [View all]-je
(30 posts)I have no evidence to any assertion of the Trumps' tax returns. I have an opinion as to why a liar and braggart may not want them exposed. And there is no evidence his tax returns would show a conflict of interest either. It's both opinion, and speculation without the actual tax returns.
His use of the tax codes would be an indicator of a conflict of interest about how his taxes would be affected by the proposed tax cuts in what way?
It's painfully obvious that eliminating the inheritance tax will allow his private businesses which would be included in his estate to pass tax free to his children. How would any previous tax return show a conflict of interest to eliminate taxes on his estate after he dies so the estate and money just moves over freely?
Recommending the cutting of corporate taxes from the statutory rate of 39 percent to 20 percent is also painfully obvious to put more money to the bottom line of corporations including any Trump family owns or his corporate buddies own. How would tax returns show a conflict of interest there?
Please note the GOP is stating the tax cut proposals are a result of bending to do the will of their campaign financiers.
Isn't this tax form disclosure a form of Poll tax to run for office, and wouldn't that be the same as a poll tax to vote?
Voter registration poll tax requirements have been abolished, allowing people to vote. I would argue any requirement to publicly display tax returns to run for public office would fall under a kind of poll tax and stifle qualified individuals from running for public office.
There is statutory requirements regarding campaign finance reporting, which are a better indicator of conflict of interest in creating and voting on legislation. Who's donating and the resulting legislation proposals is also painfully obvious.
Oh yes, right to privacy question