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have you paid at least $1 in federal income tax since 1995? you likely have paid more than Donaldo {nm} slipping jimmy Oct 03, 16:39

Trump's 1995 return shows good tax policy at work MattW Oct 03, 21:17

$916 million in losses makes him a lousy businessman. {nm} Antibody Oct 04, 09:55

That's a separate issue. Paying taxes based on gains and losses over many years like every other organization existence is 100% acceptable {nm} MattW Oct 04, 10:55

It's still terrible optics, and not something a candidate wants to have to explain. "The reason I didn't pay taxes is because I lost a lot RogerMore Oct 04, 13:18

Sure, but most of the commentary is trying to make it seem like he's been doing something nefarious with his taxes which is simply false MattW Oct 04, 15:09

If there's nothing nefarious. then why doesn't he just release his tax returns. {nm} Antibody Oct 04, 16:13

he should, but we havent exactly done a great job understanding them so far. Like Matt says, theres a lot to be critical of DT about Moviesnob Oct 04, 16:16

IDK, some of the taxes in regards to his foundation and charity could be illegal. {nm} Antibody Oct 04, 16:36

Like moviesnob said there certainly might be something terrible in there, this most definitely isn't it. {nm} MattW Oct 04, 17:05

I don't think it's so much nefarious - the NYT article went out of its way to say that writing the loss off against future income was legal RogerMore Oct 04, 17:06

That writer is the author of a book she is shilling: "The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success� so no bias there. {nm} BSmurf Oct 04, 10:45

Ideas shouldn't be dismissed based on who's talking. {nm} MattW Oct 04, 11:00

But they should be put in context when the talker has a vested financial interest in what they are saying. That's what disclosure rules are BSmurf Oct 04, 11:35

No laws broken and perfectly legal. More worried about HRC and MY taxes 2017+ not DJT in 95 DanU Oct 04, 13:55

President doesn't pass tax law. Congress does. HRC can say whatever she wants - doesn't mean she'll get it {nm} BSmurf Oct 04, 17:15