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Mandatory Public Disclosure of Tax Returns for Presidents and Candidates

This law mandates that the President, Vice President, and major party candidates publicly release their income tax returns. Citizens will gain transparency into the financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest of their leaders, as 10 years of tax records will be made available through the Federal Election Commission (FEC). This aims to enhance public accountability and trust in high office.
Key points
Requires the President, Vice President, and major party candidates to disclose 10 years of income tax returns.
The disclosed information, including returns from key corporations or trusts owned by the official, will be made publicly available by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
If an official fails to comply, the FEC is authorized to request the returns directly from the IRS, ensuring enforcement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_908
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2023-02-09