Why the IRS is legally required to give Congress Trump's tax returns – but probably won't
- Written by Philip Hackney, Associate Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh
Is the IRS required to hand over the president’s tax returns if Congress asks?
According to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the answer is a resounding no – at least when it comes to the request submitted by Democratic Congressman Richard Neal on April 3. Mnuchin said it “lacks a legitimate purpose.”
Although many...
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