Federal judge rules Trump’s personal tax returns cannot be compelled through FOIA

[Right_in_Virginia]

Federal judge rules Trump’s personal tax returns cannot be compelled through FOIA
Washington Times, Aug 18, 2017, Sally Persons

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Trump’s personal tax returns could not be released through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), reports The Hill.

The Electronic Privacy Information Center launched a lawsuit against the IRS earlier this year after the group requested the records, citing FOIA. The group sought Mr. Trump’s personal tax returns from 2010 to now, but the court said personal tax forms are confidential and can only be obtained if Mr. Trump gave his permission.

The matter of Mr. Trump’s tax returns has been an issue since the campaign last year. Most presidential candidates have released them as part of the campaign, but Mr. Trump said he was under audit and hence unable to release the forms publicly. The IRS said that an audit does not mean personal returns cannot be publicly released.

Mr. Trump ended the issue by saying he wouldn’t release them at all arguing nobody cared to see them except the media.


http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/18/federal-judge-rules-trumps-personal-tax-returns-ca/

[Suppressed]

Good on the decision.

Bad that Trump is so dishonest.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Good on the decision.

Bad that Trump is so dishonest.

Wow.  You really don't stop looking until you find a glass half-full --- everywhere.   

God love ya.

[driftdiver]

Good on the decision.

Bad that Trump is so dishonest.

I thought he should release them but how was he dishonest?

[Wingnut]

Good on the decision.

Fixed it for you.

[Oceander]

I thought he should release them but how was he dishonest?

Because he promised to release them at first, and then welched on that promise. 

[driftdiver]

Because he promised to release them at first, and then welched on that promise.

As I recall he set some co editions that were never met.

[Oceander]

As I recall he set some co editions that were never met.

Bottom line is, he lied.  Just like he's lied about so many other things.

It's fascinating that worshippers such as yourself simply cannot allow yourselves to see him for what he is. 

[Wingnut]

Because he promised to release them at first, and then welched on that promise.

Be upfront.
When did you start believing what he ever said... was it during the campaign, was it after the election... was it maybe tomorrow....

 

[Oceander]

Be upfront.
When did you start believing what he ever said... was it during the campaign, was it after the election... was it maybe tomorrow....

 

That a trick question, or a rhetorical question?

[driftdiver]

Bottom line is, he lied.  Just like he's lied about so many other things.

It's fascinating that worshippers such as yourself simply cannot allow yourselves to see him for what he is.

So in other words you don't care about the facts.   You're like CNN.

[Wingnut]

That a trick question, or a rhetorical question?

I'll answer you tomorrow

[Oceander]

So in other words you don't care about the facts.   You're like CNN.

The fact is he said he would release them, then he went back on his word.  It's about as basic and factual as one can get.  Stop worshipping Trump and come back to reality. 

[Wingnut]

The fact is he said he would release them, then he went back on his word.  It's about as basic and factual as one can get.  Stop worshipping Trump and come back to reality.

That wasn't a very nice thing to say.  True... but not nice! 

[RoosGirl]

Fixed it for you.

Soooo.....it's good that Trump is so dishonest? :)

[Wingnut]

Soooo.....it's good that Trump is so dishonest? :)

Baby Please.   Lets just cuddle and not go all Trump.

 :nometalk:

[RoosGirl]

Baby Please.   Lets just cuddle and not go all Trump.

 :nometalk:

Bitch please  ;)

[Wingnut]

Bitch please  ;)

I no longer speak like that.  I be reformed. :nometalk:

[RoosGirl]

I no longer speak like that.  I be reformed. :nometalk:

I thought there was something different about you.  Square.

[Wingnut]

I thought there was something different about you.  Square.

I believe every voice should be heard. Unless it is from MOD1,3,5,and 8.

I hate 8.

[RoosGirl]

I believe every voice should be heard. Unless it is from MOD1,3,5,and 8.

I hate 8.

You shouldn't hate yourself.  You're good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it people like you.

[Wingnut]

You shouldn't hate yourself.  You're good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it people like you.

I meant I hate what I ate.  Bad Burger.  Pepto. 

[RoosGirl]

I meant I hate what I ate.  Bad Burger.  Pepto. 

Maybe the old lady isn't liking you so much right now.

[libertybele]

Good grief.  Trump's tax returns?  I thought we were past this issue.  Meanwhile ... we have rioting and violence in Charlottesville, Wasserman-Schultz and her IT dude have some explaining to do, more of Hillary's e-mails have been uncovered, Russian collusion, Kim Jon Yung making threats , Bannon has left the White House, Congress still hasn't repealed Bammy care, we still don't have a wall, and people are still worried about tax returns?  Seriously people?

[bigheadfred]

Good grief.  Trump's tax returns?  I thought we were past this issue.  Meanwhile ... we have rioting and violence in Charlottesville, Wasserman-Schultz and her IT dude have some explaining to do, more of Hillary's e-mails have been uncovered, Russian collusion, Kim Jon Yung making threats , Bannon has left the White House, Congress still hasn't repealed Bammy care, we still don't have a wall, and people are still worried about tax returns?  Seriously people?

Exactly. There way too many other things of more importance.