How do we know that Trump's returns are still under audit? Wouldn't the truth of this

[pnwmom]

be covered under privacy laws?

[rjsquirrel]

1. Someone needs to tell him and the press

that the statute of limitations on IRS audits is 3 years from the filing date.

Show us 2013, Comrade Donald.

[napkinz]

2. ...

[PSPS]

3. It doesn't matter. Anyone can release their tax returns anytime, being audited or not.

Nixon released his tax returns while they were being audited.

[pnwmom]

6. I know he can. But he could argue that he doesn't want to release things while he's still

negotiating with the IRS, because it could put him at a disadvantage.

[PSPS]

7. One doesn't "negotiate" an audit. It doesn't work that way.

[pnwmom]

9. Actually, it does work that way, especially with people with complicated finances.

That's why they pay lawyers and accountants to accompany them into their audits.

In addition to having proper documentation, there are issues with whether specific deductions will be allowed and other matters that can be negotiated.

From the Wall Street Journal:

When the IRS does come calling, Ms. Jeanguenat said, ask yourself: What is it that they are questioning, and what can you provide to prove your case? Receipts, canceled checks and other documentation "give you more leverage in being able to negotiate," she said, adding that she walks into audits with as much documentation as she can gather or reconstruct, including copies for the auditor.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704821704576271121807580078

[PSPS]

10. Sorry, but no. Ask a real CPA and they will explain it to you.

You may negotiate a settlement but not the figures.

[pnwmom]

11. You can point out to them where they made a mistake and missed something on the forms.

It does happen, especially in long returns.

This is one reason they may "negotiate settlements," as you acknowledge. Completing some complicated returns isn't always as cut and dried as you seem to think. Rather than engage in a lengthy dispute about whether the taxpayer's lawyer is correct or the IRS is correct (on the interpretation of the law), the IRS will often engage in settlement negotiations.

[PSPS]

13. Regardless of all of this, it still isn't an issue that prevents anyone from releasing their return.

As many have already pointed out, Nixon released his returns under identical circumstances.

[MADem]

4. No one in government can tell us.

It will have to be Trump, or an accountant or staffer he has fired, who spills those beans.

[thucythucy]

5. What difference does being audited make?

He filed those returns, swearing under oath that they were truthful and accurate to the best of his knowledge.

I can't believe the press is letting him get away with this crap. Well, actually I can.

[pnwmom]

8. A lot of people wouldn't blame him for not releasing while the audit is ongoing. It's an argument

that has obviously worked for him so far.

[PSPS]

14. I don't know about "a lot of people," but there seems to be at least one person doing so.

[pnwmom]

15. I disagree with his decision but it is obviously working. More effort should be spent on pointing

out that Hillary has released DECADES of tax returns, and he could start by releasing the ten years prior to 2013.

[trueblue2007]

12. do an INVESTIGATION..... find his taxes and publish like they did to the DNC